Hi Everyone,
I'm new here so apologies if this topic has come up before. I looking for a manual coffee machine and grinder. I've read a lot the posts where people are looking for advice on a machine for their budget, but I guess the questions I'm trying to answer are how much do I need to spend on a grinder and a machine to make the best coffee possible? I understand that a grinder is the most important part. But how much do I need to spend above which the extra $$ are not improving performance? The same goes for the machine. Aside from some features, above which price point am I paying for aesthetics and gimmicks? I'd prefer to buy second hand if it means I'll be able to make better coffee.
I guess what's important to me are the following.
Machine
Want a reasonably quick heat up time
dual boiler or heat exchanger
Must make great coffee
Something that will last a while
Grinder
Only really care that it enables me to make the best coffee possible (Don't care about size, sound or appearance)
Hopefully this doesn't leave it too open!
I'm new here so apologies if this topic has come up before. I looking for a manual coffee machine and grinder. I've read a lot the posts where people are looking for advice on a machine for their budget, but I guess the questions I'm trying to answer are how much do I need to spend on a grinder and a machine to make the best coffee possible? I understand that a grinder is the most important part. But how much do I need to spend above which the extra $$ are not improving performance? The same goes for the machine. Aside from some features, above which price point am I paying for aesthetics and gimmicks? I'd prefer to buy second hand if it means I'll be able to make better coffee.
I guess what's important to me are the following.
Machine
Want a reasonably quick heat up time
dual boiler or heat exchanger
Must make great coffee
Something that will last a while
Grinder
Only really care that it enables me to make the best coffee possible (Don't care about size, sound or appearance)
Hopefully this doesn't leave it too open!

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