Hi all. I am looking at getting my first manual coffee machine, I have worked in a cafe before so have some experience and understanding of what I am getting into. What I really can't decide is do I invest the 1500-2k on a "good" machine (and grinder, hopefully) that should I am told last 20-30years or do i dip my toe in the water with a Breville barista express BES870CRN ($480 atm) or similiar i guess entry level machine with a cheap grinder like the breville smart grinder, that could have me set up for $480-700.
In terms of coffee drinking habits, we make two milk coffees in the morning. I loved espresso in Europe, not a fan here, hoping my own machine will change that, could easily have a couple in the evening. Weekends, put me down for three a day if home.
What beans am I looking to use, the cheapest freshest beans i can get. I am intrigued by the idea of using the popcorn maker i had as a kid to roast my own!
I am located in Perth, your insights and opinions would be most useful.
In terms of coffee drinking habits, we make two milk coffees in the morning. I loved espresso in Europe, not a fan here, hoping my own machine will change that, could easily have a couple in the evening. Weekends, put me down for three a day if home.
What beans am I looking to use, the cheapest freshest beans i can get. I am intrigued by the idea of using the popcorn maker i had as a kid to roast my own!
I am located in Perth, your insights and opinions would be most useful.

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