Hi everyone,
I've been reading through various threads on this site and others but, I'm still unsure which route to go.
I'm upgrading from a basic Breville Mini and cheap sunbeam grinder and want to avoid department store brands.
Bench space isn't too much of an issue but, obviously, any space saved is always a bonus and I do like the idea of an all in one unit. I thought I had made my mind up on the Lelit Anita PL42TEMD as it won't break the bank, has a PID and from what I can tell, a reasonable quality grinder all in one. But, then as you do, the more I looked, the more tempted I am to stretch the budget and the Lelit Kate caught my eye with extra features and a 58mm portafilter instead of the 57 on the Anita. Now I'm thinking, if I'm going to spend $1999 on the Kate am I better off getting the Victoria and a separate grinder however, that would mean I either have to spend even more to get a decent grinder or be left with only $300 for a grinder which doesn't leave me any great options for grinder quality as I want brand new equipment, not second hand.
I'd really appreciate any productive advice or alternative options. At present, there's only myself and my daughter who doesn't drink coffee yet but, I do make her hot chocolates. Basically I normally make myself a morning and arvo coffee and the occasional extra one or two for guests. I'm aware that any of the above options would be a significant improvement to what I currently have and I'm looking for the long term investment rather than upgrading again. I mostly drink latte but, don't think I could justify the extra it would cost to get a double boiler machine as from what I can tell, they start at over 2k and I'd still need a grinder which would really be blowing my budget way out and most likely an unnecessary blow out.
Thanks everyone who contributes.
I've been reading through various threads on this site and others but, I'm still unsure which route to go.
I'm upgrading from a basic Breville Mini and cheap sunbeam grinder and want to avoid department store brands.
Bench space isn't too much of an issue but, obviously, any space saved is always a bonus and I do like the idea of an all in one unit. I thought I had made my mind up on the Lelit Anita PL42TEMD as it won't break the bank, has a PID and from what I can tell, a reasonable quality grinder all in one. But, then as you do, the more I looked, the more tempted I am to stretch the budget and the Lelit Kate caught my eye with extra features and a 58mm portafilter instead of the 57 on the Anita. Now I'm thinking, if I'm going to spend $1999 on the Kate am I better off getting the Victoria and a separate grinder however, that would mean I either have to spend even more to get a decent grinder or be left with only $300 for a grinder which doesn't leave me any great options for grinder quality as I want brand new equipment, not second hand.
I'd really appreciate any productive advice or alternative options. At present, there's only myself and my daughter who doesn't drink coffee yet but, I do make her hot chocolates. Basically I normally make myself a morning and arvo coffee and the occasional extra one or two for guests. I'm aware that any of the above options would be a significant improvement to what I currently have and I'm looking for the long term investment rather than upgrading again. I mostly drink latte but, don't think I could justify the extra it would cost to get a double boiler machine as from what I can tell, they start at over 2k and I'd still need a grinder which would really be blowing my budget way out and most likely an unnecessary blow out.
Thanks everyone who contributes.

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