Hi all. Been lurking pretty hard here researching an espresso machine..
Some background info: I only had my first ever coffee in December, but am pretty hooked on it now. Ill generally drink espresso/double espresso/short black etc. No milk drinks. I like the shot rich and strong, but not having a lot of experience with coffee, Im not sure how else to describe it
So I want an espresso machine for home. Ive been using an Italian pot, but the shots are a little watery and lacking crema, not quite rich enough in flavor. Wifey got me an Aldi special, but I find the shots watery, horrible flavor with a pasty crema
I was thinking of spending 1200ish, including grinder, I dont want to spend cash on something that wont allow me to get a coffee I really enjoy. I might only make a few shots a week, but I like I said I want to enjoy them.
So Ive been looking I guess at the usual suspects: Silvias, lelits, maybe a gaggia classic or perhaps up to a asBreville 900. So far my thoughts so far include: I have ZERO experience pulling shots, will something like a Silvia be too step a learning curve? Will i be put off if i dint succeed in a hurry with good coffee? Wifey wont drink at all, if we have people around, it would be very rare to ever have to do more than 4 milk coffees (coming from nothing now) and again zero experience texturing milk. Im thinking of heading in and seeing a sponsor on the weekend, but wanted to get some ideas here first
(sorry for the long post)
Cheers ash
Some background info: I only had my first ever coffee in December, but am pretty hooked on it now. Ill generally drink espresso/double espresso/short black etc. No milk drinks. I like the shot rich and strong, but not having a lot of experience with coffee, Im not sure how else to describe it
So I want an espresso machine for home. Ive been using an Italian pot, but the shots are a little watery and lacking crema, not quite rich enough in flavor. Wifey got me an Aldi special, but I find the shots watery, horrible flavor with a pasty crema
I was thinking of spending 1200ish, including grinder, I dont want to spend cash on something that wont allow me to get a coffee I really enjoy. I might only make a few shots a week, but I like I said I want to enjoy them.
So Ive been looking I guess at the usual suspects: Silvias, lelits, maybe a gaggia classic or perhaps up to a asBreville 900. So far my thoughts so far include: I have ZERO experience pulling shots, will something like a Silvia be too step a learning curve? Will i be put off if i dint succeed in a hurry with good coffee? Wifey wont drink at all, if we have people around, it would be very rare to ever have to do more than 4 milk coffees (coming from nothing now) and again zero experience texturing milk. Im thinking of heading in and seeing a sponsor on the weekend, but wanted to get some ideas here first
(sorry for the long post)
Cheers ash


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