Hi folks! Im a newbie from the Philippines where we grow fantastic coffee in the hills of Cavite and Batangas (a robusta called "Barako") and in the highlands of Bukidnon on the Island of Mindanao (mostly good arabica). We usually brew our coffee using drip machines or French presses, but I have lately started to develop a serious taste for good latte and want to make my own espresso and espresso based drinks at home.
So, I have been looking at what options there might be here by way of a home espresso system. Saeco is weakly represented in my country and so is Jura but theyre the only ones here that I know of. I havent seen any dealers or service centers here for Gaggia or the other brands I have been reading about online. Starbucks and Seattles Best are the better known coffee places in Manila but from what Ive been reading online, coffee can be much better than what these places are churning out.
So, I plan to try my hand at making latte a part of my home regimen and for this, Im thinking of going superauto because of budget and time constraints. I dont want to spend more than US$1500 on my coffee system at this time and it looks like, at this budget, a superauto is the only way to go. I also entertain at home a lot for small groups - so having the push button convenience of a superauto is very appealing to me.
Before I take the plunge and plunk my hard earned $$ into the Saeco Incanto Sirius (which has many good reviews online), may I know if anyone on this forum has real life experience with this machine and what their views are on the Sirius? I would also appreciate any tips and comments for a newbie just about to embark on his serious coffee trip!
Thanks mates!

So, I have been looking at what options there might be here by way of a home espresso system. Saeco is weakly represented in my country and so is Jura but theyre the only ones here that I know of. I havent seen any dealers or service centers here for Gaggia or the other brands I have been reading about online. Starbucks and Seattles Best are the better known coffee places in Manila but from what Ive been reading online, coffee can be much better than what these places are churning out.
So, I plan to try my hand at making latte a part of my home regimen and for this, Im thinking of going superauto because of budget and time constraints. I dont want to spend more than US$1500 on my coffee system at this time and it looks like, at this budget, a superauto is the only way to go. I also entertain at home a lot for small groups - so having the push button convenience of a superauto is very appealing to me.
Before I take the plunge and plunk my hard earned $$ into the Saeco Incanto Sirius (which has many good reviews online), may I know if anyone on this forum has real life experience with this machine and what their views are on the Sirius? I would also appreciate any tips and comments for a newbie just about to embark on his serious coffee trip!
Thanks mates!



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