Hi All,
I've been wandering these forums for about 2 - 3 months now, in which time I've gone from being a total espresso n00b to pulling quite nice shots from my kit, bought on recommendations\reviews listed on here.
My Kit (as it stands)
Current espresso machine: Breville Cafe Roma w/ single wall baskets and an extra portafilter that I cut the bottom off to go naked! ($98 new from a NS)
Current Drip machine: Breville Aroma Fresh
Previous Grinder: Sunbeam EM0430
Current Grinder: Breville BCG800 ($180 from a NS)
Tamper: Breville 230g 51 mm Stainless Steel
Knock Box: Dreamfarm Grindenstein Steel wool coloured
Over the last 2 months since I got the Cafe Roma, I've gone from sloppy pucks and frequent over\under extracted shots to very drinkable shots, only having to throw the odd one or two down the sink.
Thanks to all on these forums - all of you have been very, very helpful in the conversations that I've read when considering my investments into the world of being a Coffee Snob!
- Michael
I've been wandering these forums for about 2 - 3 months now, in which time I've gone from being a total espresso n00b to pulling quite nice shots from my kit, bought on recommendations\reviews listed on here.
My Kit (as it stands)
Current espresso machine: Breville Cafe Roma w/ single wall baskets and an extra portafilter that I cut the bottom off to go naked! ($98 new from a NS)
Current Drip machine: Breville Aroma Fresh
Previous Grinder: Sunbeam EM0430
Current Grinder: Breville BCG800 ($180 from a NS)
Tamper: Breville 230g 51 mm Stainless Steel
Knock Box: Dreamfarm Grindenstein Steel wool coloured
Over the last 2 months since I got the Cafe Roma, I've gone from sloppy pucks and frequent over\under extracted shots to very drinkable shots, only having to throw the odd one or two down the sink.
Thanks to all on these forums - all of you have been very, very helpful in the conversations that I've read when considering my investments into the world of being a Coffee Snob!
- Michael

I wondered what spurred on your recent coffee upgrades. Glad you are enjoying improving coffee!
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