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  • gregpullman
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    Baz, Im not sure how they were making the coffees at your old work, but unless they had a well trained barista, fresh beans, grinder and good equipment, I would suggest you should be able to get even better results than what youve had in the past if you get these factors right. Its a bit of a learning curve, but youve had a taste of whats possible so itll just be a matter of time. Plus <adopts big happy family expression> were all here to help </expression>

    Greg

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  • Bazman
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    wow this is going to be more work than I first envisioned!

    Still for coffee as good as that its worth it!

    Baz

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  • gregpullman
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    Welcome bazman!

    The recipe for what you tasted isnt as simple as one variable, such as the machine, or the beans, or the operator, or the grinder, or the technique, or or or... All are important.

    The first place Id point you to is the Information on Espresso Machines thread in the Brewing Equipment (non-machine specific) area as this has a brief overview of a lot of machines on the market. But at your price point Id be guessing your equivalent of the Vibiemme Domobar Levetta would be the pick which retails for about $AUD1300, however youll need to factor in *at least* $AUD300 for a grinder otherwise youll never get decent results. Otherwise something like a PID system fitted to the ECM Botticelli or the Rancilio Silvia will be a bit cheaper but still give you excellent temperature stability, something critical for good espresso.

    Getting the equipment right is just the start of it however. Youll need freshly roasted beans (something you can do yourself however if you buy whole beans fresh from a roaster not a supermarket and grind just before using youll be in front of what most people use), a good technique (a subject for another thread but it needs to be repeatable) and grinder (again lots to choose from, usage and budget dependent, check the Info on Grinders thread). If you get lost ask away and well be glad to help!

    Welcome again!
    Greg

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  • Bazman
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    Best in Class

    Hi,

    Im afraid I dont know much about coffee making but I do know good coffee when I taste it.

    I am looking to spend approx £500 on a coffee machine, I want is primarily to make expressos.

    I used to get expressos at work which were thich, without being anyway gritty or sticky, wonderful aroma and great intense taste without any bitterness and almost sweet aftertaste.

    Sadly I no longer work at the place that served this wonderful coffee and have no idea how it was baing made. So I realise a nit of experimentation is likely in order.

    So any recommendations you can make as to the machine and potential coffees used would be most grateful.

    Also having skimed the site I see there are other machines I may need to consider such as grinders and roasters please let me know the full set of equipment I will likely need.

    Also is it better to buy a mid range coffee maker new or try and pick up a top of the range one 2nd hand.

    Baz

    Baz
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