Hi CS'ers,
I'd like to dip my toes into a new hobby so seeking some advice as follows:
- budget = $1000 for machine + grinder
- machine needs to have a small foot print
- single boiler is fine as only needs to make 2 shots a day in the morning
- steam wand not a priority/we don't make steamed milk
- minimal maintenance/low servicing/reliable
- I tend to buy things for the longhaul so needs to last
I was intrigued by the manual units like the Flair but over time I think the thermal management and strength requirements to press would take its toll on actually wanting to make the daily morning ritual coffee.
Look forward to your suggestions of a machine + grinder to get started ... and any advice on upcoming any sales or anyone looking to upgrade and selling their machine.
Thx !
I'd like to dip my toes into a new hobby so seeking some advice as follows:
- budget = $1000 for machine + grinder
- machine needs to have a small foot print
- single boiler is fine as only needs to make 2 shots a day in the morning
- steam wand not a priority/we don't make steamed milk
- minimal maintenance/low servicing/reliable
- I tend to buy things for the longhaul so needs to last
I was intrigued by the manual units like the Flair but over time I think the thermal management and strength requirements to press would take its toll on actually wanting to make the daily morning ritual coffee.
Look forward to your suggestions of a machine + grinder to get started ... and any advice on upcoming any sales or anyone looking to upgrade and selling their machine.
Thx !

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