I'm sitting here a very excited budding CoffeeSnob.
I've been wanting a new grown-up machine for a few years, but couldn't really justify it while my current automatic machine was still working. Thus, I was almost happy when my old DeLonghi Magnifica finally drew its last breath with a popping noise and a general error light. It had been fixed once before (which set me back several hundred dollars), so there was no way I was going to shell out more money on something I knew was just going to break again some time down the track.
With a little help from CafeLotta, my attention was drawn to a great deal for a brand new Silvia ($499 from a large coffee retailer). A deal too good to pass up.
My next step will be to head out and get a grinder this weekend. Budget constraints limit my choices, but I was happy to see that the Breville Smart Grinder is held in high regard and can be had for about $160 with some bargaining.
So, what else will I need? I have a wish list which includes:
- 58mm tamper
- Knock box
- Group head brush
- Tamping mat
Is there anything I've missed? Are there any specific tampers or cleaning fluids that anyone recommends for the Silvia?
Can't wait for my new baby to arrive... my fiance and I are going through withdrawal every morning and we're ready to throw the jar of instant out the window. It's getting ugly!
I've been wanting a new grown-up machine for a few years, but couldn't really justify it while my current automatic machine was still working. Thus, I was almost happy when my old DeLonghi Magnifica finally drew its last breath with a popping noise and a general error light. It had been fixed once before (which set me back several hundred dollars), so there was no way I was going to shell out more money on something I knew was just going to break again some time down the track.
With a little help from CafeLotta, my attention was drawn to a great deal for a brand new Silvia ($499 from a large coffee retailer). A deal too good to pass up.
My next step will be to head out and get a grinder this weekend. Budget constraints limit my choices, but I was happy to see that the Breville Smart Grinder is held in high regard and can be had for about $160 with some bargaining.
So, what else will I need? I have a wish list which includes:
- 58mm tamper
- Knock box
- Group head brush
- Tamping mat
Is there anything I've missed? Are there any specific tampers or cleaning fluids that anyone recommends for the Silvia?
Can't wait for my new baby to arrive... my fiance and I are going through withdrawal every morning and we're ready to throw the jar of instant out the window. It's getting ugly!

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