Im looking at taking a somewhat cheap dive into the electric coffee world.
I come from a world filled with bodum french presses and various macchinettas, however wish to expand my horizons.
I have next to no experience in making espresso from a machine, so Im looking at a basic cheap machine to start off on.
I have been thinking of saving up to get a Silvia, however even that looks a little far off at this stage and Im starting to itch >_<
MYER (Australia) have a sale on at the moment on the Sunbeam EM3800 machines for $135 or something - http://www.sunbeam.com.au/products/product_details.cfm?rec_id=607&sec_id=2&home_id=2
Has anyone used one of these beasts before?
If not, what could I expect from such a machine? Is it worth entering the world of espresso on this sort of machine?
Its so difficult to find reviews on the lower end machines.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys.
Wade
I come from a world filled with bodum french presses and various macchinettas, however wish to expand my horizons.
I have next to no experience in making espresso from a machine, so Im looking at a basic cheap machine to start off on.
I have been thinking of saving up to get a Silvia, however even that looks a little far off at this stage and Im starting to itch >_<
MYER (Australia) have a sale on at the moment on the Sunbeam EM3800 machines for $135 or something - http://www.sunbeam.com.au/products/product_details.cfm?rec_id=607&sec_id=2&home_id=2
Has anyone used one of these beasts before?
If not, what could I expect from such a machine? Is it worth entering the world of espresso on this sort of machine?
Its so difficult to find reviews on the lower end machines.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys.
Wade

). The quality of the brews you produce will literally blow your mind, you simply can not beat freshly roasted beans. Ive been brewing with a Plunger for the past several months while I restore a 1-Group commercial machine and I can assure you, this method makes for a really terrific cup of coffee so dont get too hung up on buying an espresso machine first, the grinder is much more important as without a quality grinder, any espresso machine is all but useless.... they look good though :
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