Frivolous purchase

Tommy-G · 11-30-2022, 08:15 PM

I suddenly want a reasonably priced (I truly want an insanely costly Delonghi) espresso maker for my office. Anyone have one that they like? I would say under $150
I have a Keurig for my morning coffee but around 2-3pm I have a craving for a small tasty espresso.

It’s also taking everything to not buy a Revolution digital toaster for home.

I need Helllpppppp

overcoil · 12-01-2022, 12:00 AM

How about a manual machine ?

Chk out the 2:25 minute mark.

I to want an espresso machine.

DRLane · 12-01-2022, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Caravaggio

How about a manual machine ?

I to want an espresso machine.

I had a manual one, it's not worth it!

I upgraded to Belville Bambino and a good grinder. Eventually wanted to master a "bottomless porta-filter". Wasted a lot of coffee and constant mess to get to this state. Still likes to spew little jets of coffee out the side if I screw up something in the process. I find myself watching the coffee extraction and settlement.

https://youtube.com/shorts/M3FFRO6OEwU?feature=share

Edit: I can't figure out how to embed it. Argh, sorry

Alfisti · 12-01-2022, 08:37 AM

Breville is the answer. Anything cheaper is likely rubbish nd next step up is thousands.

notanaudi · 12-01-2022, 09:01 AM

JAVA machines the the best

Tommy-G · 12-01-2022, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Caravaggio

How about a manual machine ?

I to want an espresso machine.

It's for my work office, thats too much to do at a moments notice

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRLane

I had a manual one, it's not worth it!

I upgraded to Belville Bambino and a good grinder. Eventually wanted to master a "bottomless porta-filter". Wasted a lot of coffee and constant mess to get to this state. Still likes to spew little jets of coffee out the side if I screw up something in the process. I find myself watching the coffee extraction and settlement.

Edit: I can't figure out how to embed it. Argh, sorry

No worry

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Breville is the answer. Anything cheaper is likely rubbish nd next step up is thousands.

Yeah, I really would like something like that for home not work though.

dreamingat30fps · 12-01-2022, 11:38 AM

For $150 I don't think you will get anything "automatic" for espresso. Sounds to me like what you want is a superautomatico. The cheapest one I have seen (and own) is the Phillips Carina. It was just on sale for like $399 or $350. I managed to get it for $299, but not sure if it was a pricing error.

https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/ph...presso-machine

Otherwise it will be some kind of manual machine. I have a manual Delonghi that's probably around $150 but I realized I have no desire to be a barista.

Alfisti · 12-01-2022, 12:28 PM

So you need pod system then, like nespresso?

Tommy-G · 12-01-2022, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

So you need pod system then, like nespresso?

Kinda thinking it may be the best option for the price

Joe T · 12-01-2022, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

So you need pod system then, like nespresso?

we love our nespresso

easy to use, makes a good cup (espresso, late, macchiato, cappuchino, restretto)

pods are a little pricey though, and I can never remeber what color is what for the pods

Tommy-G · 12-01-2022, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe T

we love our nespresso

easy to use, makes a good cup (espresso, late, macchiato, cappuchino, restretto)

pods are a little pricey though, and I can never remeber what color is what for the pods

I looked last night, there’s easily 50 colors/flavors

Mosaud1998 · 12-01-2022, 08:08 PM

I just drink coffee at work. It's free

Gritty · 12-01-2022, 08:35 PM

We have a Breville with the built in burr grinder which is key for good coffee. I think we paid $450 5-6 years ago. It's decent but in the US and with standard power it's hard to pull enough pressure to get a great espresso or frothed milk.
I stayed at a friends house and used their Nespresso with LavAzza espresso pods and thought it was a very good for an inexpensive machine.

Mintsopoulos · 12-01-2022, 09:48 PM

I was going to bring up a unit from Flair, but since you mentioned its for an office setting I think a nespresso would be best. I have one as well and have never had complaints with it.

Joe T · 12-01-2022, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy-G

I looked last night, there’s easily 50 colors/flavors

and they're not labeled when you take them out of the box. So the "pod rack" is like coffee roulette

Alfisti · 12-02-2022, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gritty

We have a Breville with the built in burr grinder which is key for good coffee. I think we paid $450 5-6 years ago. It's decent but in the US and with standard power it's hard to pull enough pressure to get a great espresso or frothed milk.
I stayed at a friends house and used their Nespresso with LavAzza espresso pods and thought it was a very good for an inexpensive machine.

OP needs a pod system for his use scenario, i am no fan of pods because price and fuck knows drinking heated plastic can't be good but it will work for him.

Now the breville, i have the same machine and stopped using the pump to froth, i just use a saucepan and a $10 hand frother. It is faster, easier and doesn't kill your expensive pump.

RigaTony1982 · 12-02-2022, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe T

and they're not labeled when you take them out of the box. So the "pod rack" is like coffee roulette

Assuming you’re talking about Nespresso pods? They’re labeled on the foil portion on top with the type and size.

happyjack · 12-02-2022, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe T

and they're not labeled when you take them out of the box. So the "pod rack" is like coffee roulette

this is just the worst when you're a yank traveling in europe. cant tell you how many cups of hot milk ive made...and i dont usually take cream at all. that said, they are impressive little machines when you're in a pinch for a quick espresso.

following for any other ideas...

Joe T · 12-02-2022, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

Assuming you’re talking about Nespresso pods? They’re labeled on the foil portion on top with the type and size.

son of a gun... never noticed

but what's a dharia?

MurrayB · 12-03-2022, 11:42 PM

I have a couple of Nespresso Pixie made by Breville. I use Lavazza Intensity 8 makes a great espresso and easy to keep clean.

Jbrown7403 · 12-04-2022, 12:34 AM

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DarkNight707 · 12-04-2022, 12:51 AM

For under $200 you can find the Cuisinart Manual Espresso Maker EM-100. It’s an older model but so worth it for the price. Highly recommended.

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dreamingat30fps Colonel 5945 Rep 2,011 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	For $150 I don't think you will get anything "automatic" for espresso. Sounds to me like what you want is a superautomatico. The cheapest one I have seen (and own) is the Phillips Carina. It was just on sale for like $399 or $350. I managed to get it for $299, but not sure if it was a pricing error. https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/ph...presso-machine Otherwise it will be some kind of manual machine. I have a manual Delonghi that's probably around $150 but I realized I have no desire to be a barista.
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Gritty First Lieutenant 388 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2023 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: North iTrader: (0)	We have a Breville with the built in burr grinder which is key for good coffee. I think we paid $450 5-6 years ago. It's decent but in the US and with standard power it's hard to pull enough pressure to get a great espresso or frothed milk. I stayed at a friends house and used their Nespresso with LavAzza espresso pods and thought it was a very good for an inexpensive machine.
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