Hello everyone, Ive just spent the last 2 hours pouring over your posts and am totally addicted to this site!
Long story short, until about 2 months ago, I didnt even drink coffee. But having been accidentally handed a quality Latte by a friend, and finding the smell, taste and kick so appealing, I have been on a crusade to find Sydneys best coffee. After experiencing some very fine coffees, as well as some exceptionally bad excuses for the humble cup a joe, and seeing as though today is my birthday (yes, its all about me!), I have been out sniffing around at the electrical stores looking for a machine so I can DIY.
I live in the Inner West, and popped by Retravision at Five Dock and found the Sunbeam EM6910 for $597. Also offered me the SB grinder for $180. Popped home to research comparison prices on the web, and discovered a whole world of baristas officiandos (you lot) providing some really valuable advice.
So, my budgets not really restricted to the SB cafe series (nor merely thermoblock machines), but I would like an honest opinion on a machine and grinder combo that will leave me well placed to refine my skills over time and impress my friends and family with good coffee. Would also like to make the Mrs a great cuppa in the mornings! So mostly 2 cups ata time, with the odd dinner party for 6-8. If the SB paired with a good grinder is a worthy place to start, then say so. If I need to graduate to Sylvia et al immediately, please tell me why.
And if somebody can help me find Mr Pullmans comparo on Thermoblock versus others, that would be great.
Happy to support our sponsors with purchases of machine, grinder, accessories and training courses once I have the right models selected.
Hey, this is going to be as much fun as constructing my wine cellar! Look forward to much discussion!
Cheers,
Nippa
Long story short, until about 2 months ago, I didnt even drink coffee. But having been accidentally handed a quality Latte by a friend, and finding the smell, taste and kick so appealing, I have been on a crusade to find Sydneys best coffee. After experiencing some very fine coffees, as well as some exceptionally bad excuses for the humble cup a joe, and seeing as though today is my birthday (yes, its all about me!), I have been out sniffing around at the electrical stores looking for a machine so I can DIY.
I live in the Inner West, and popped by Retravision at Five Dock and found the Sunbeam EM6910 for $597. Also offered me the SB grinder for $180. Popped home to research comparison prices on the web, and discovered a whole world of baristas officiandos (you lot) providing some really valuable advice.
So, my budgets not really restricted to the SB cafe series (nor merely thermoblock machines), but I would like an honest opinion on a machine and grinder combo that will leave me well placed to refine my skills over time and impress my friends and family with good coffee. Would also like to make the Mrs a great cuppa in the mornings! So mostly 2 cups ata time, with the odd dinner party for 6-8. If the SB paired with a good grinder is a worthy place to start, then say so. If I need to graduate to Sylvia et al immediately, please tell me why.
And if somebody can help me find Mr Pullmans comparo on Thermoblock versus others, that would be great.
Happy to support our sponsors with purchases of machine, grinder, accessories and training courses once I have the right models selected.
Hey, this is going to be as much fun as constructing my wine cellar! Look forward to much discussion!
Cheers,
Nippa


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