All,
Need help here.
I have been researching about espresso machines for weeks. I currently own a Silvia and Rocky. They are nice but I think it's time for me to go to the next level. I am looking for a machine which can produce a cafe quality latte. Yes, I am a latte person.
I initially set upon my eyes on a VBM Junior, but with a little extra money, I know that I could get an Expobar Minore, a DB machine. But I am still unsure if Minore is the most suitable unit for me. I have a couple of reasons for my doubts:
1. I heard that the steam pressure is OK but not too powerful (if compared to other DB or high-end HX machines). Any comments from the real user about this myth are very much appreciated.
2. I take the view (with very little knowledge that I have about DB machines) that DB machines are more difficult to maintain, especially when it comes to descaling. I live in Melbourne now where the water quality is very much. But in the next couple of months, I have to go back to my country where the water quality is not as great as here (hence, the need to descale arises). I read a posting here explaining that how a descaling of a Minore had turned into a disaster. Any views?
On the bright side, I have seen lots of videos where people using Minore could produce a very excellent espresso with a very thick crema (and this is what i really want from an espresso machine). But for me, the two issues listed above are really a deal-breaker.
Now I am considering choosing an HX machine. I think, please correct me if I am wrong, that I won't be having the two problems mentioned above if I use an HX machine. But again, is this correct?
For HX machine, I am eyeing at Rocket Giotto PID or VBM Domobar Super. Any comments on these two choices? I am looking for a machine which can produce excellent espresso and milk froth. Longevity and durability are also my main concerns. And whether these HX machines are able to produce a very thick crema? From the videos I've seen, the crema produced by these HX machines are not as thick as crema produced by Minore.
As to the grinder, my choice is either Mini Mazzer E or Macap M4D.
I appreciate any comments from any of CS members.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
A-senk
Need help here.
I have been researching about espresso machines for weeks. I currently own a Silvia and Rocky. They are nice but I think it's time for me to go to the next level. I am looking for a machine which can produce a cafe quality latte. Yes, I am a latte person.
I initially set upon my eyes on a VBM Junior, but with a little extra money, I know that I could get an Expobar Minore, a DB machine. But I am still unsure if Minore is the most suitable unit for me. I have a couple of reasons for my doubts:
1. I heard that the steam pressure is OK but not too powerful (if compared to other DB or high-end HX machines). Any comments from the real user about this myth are very much appreciated.
2. I take the view (with very little knowledge that I have about DB machines) that DB machines are more difficult to maintain, especially when it comes to descaling. I live in Melbourne now where the water quality is very much. But in the next couple of months, I have to go back to my country where the water quality is not as great as here (hence, the need to descale arises). I read a posting here explaining that how a descaling of a Minore had turned into a disaster. Any views?
On the bright side, I have seen lots of videos where people using Minore could produce a very excellent espresso with a very thick crema (and this is what i really want from an espresso machine). But for me, the two issues listed above are really a deal-breaker.
Now I am considering choosing an HX machine. I think, please correct me if I am wrong, that I won't be having the two problems mentioned above if I use an HX machine. But again, is this correct?
For HX machine, I am eyeing at Rocket Giotto PID or VBM Domobar Super. Any comments on these two choices? I am looking for a machine which can produce excellent espresso and milk froth. Longevity and durability are also my main concerns. And whether these HX machines are able to produce a very thick crema? From the videos I've seen, the crema produced by these HX machines are not as thick as crema produced by Minore.
As to the grinder, my choice is either Mini Mazzer E or Macap M4D.
I appreciate any comments from any of CS members.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
A-senk

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