Recommend a 1k+ espresso machine

jonneymendoza · 8 Dec 2014 at 07:48

Hiya i am on the lookout for a good quality espresso machiine.

what do you guys think of this one?

http://www.bellabarista.co.uk/espre...-dual-boiler-coffee-machine.html#product-tabs

[TW]Fox · 8 Dec 2014 at 07:53

Why does it have to be £1k+? Is it some sort of badge of honour to have a 4 figure expresso machine which just isn't satisfied by one that costs £899?

dannyjo22 · 8 Dec 2014 at 07:53

I know a really really good one but it doesn't suit your criteria as it's only £800

Brookert · 8 Dec 2014 at 07:55

Bit overkill for personal use?

jonneymendoza · 8 Dec 2014 at 07:58

By all means if there is a cheaper one. I'm all ears. Which one do you recommend?

I don't want a pod or all in one system. Already buying a separate grinder and roaster.

Skidder · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:00

You'll need to up the budget IMHO. £1k espresso is like pond water once you've tried £2k espresso.

Beans on toast Dave · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:02

this one looks good

covenantuk · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:04

If you;re spending that much money, spend more.

A high end coffee machine is like a high end watch - it's not enough to be functional, it also has to be well engineered and good looking.

Maccapacca · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:05

You want a roaster?

jonneymendoza · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:10

Ffs. Last time I use this forum for such a thing.

Rich_L · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:10

http://www.theespressohouse.com/lapavoni-professional-gold-plated-espresso-machine-ppg-16

Perfect and comes in just under your budget at $1,500 = c.1k GBP

So pimp. Much wow.

Zenduri · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:14

£1000 on an Espresso machine for personal use....... BWhahahahahaahaha

gjc10212 · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:25

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...48&mid=0&nmt=Coffee+machines+-+whaddaya+know?

Or just buy a Nespresso and use the time/money saved on coke/hookers.

Diddums x · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:28

jonneymendoza said:
Ffs. Last time I use this forum for such a thing.

Sounds to me like you could use a cup of coffee.

Brookert · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:31

jonneymendoza said:
Ffs. Last time I use this forum for such a thing.

How did you expect this to any other way than 'lolwut'.

£1000 on a machine that produces a hot beverage. Fair enough if it was for a shop, but for a couple of uses a day? Not worth it.

deuse · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:36

I've got a Panasonic NC-ZA1 and it's great

It does everything I want it to do and then some. And it's come way down in price from £1,000

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-appliances/coffee-machines/53350/panasonic-nc-za1-review

AJK · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:48

There are three reasons to buy an expensive coffee machine - the first is that you're a shop. Are you a shop? The second is that you have a lot of money and want something big and showy in the kitchen. In which case, buy the biggest, shiniest one you can afford. The third is that you actually know what you're doing with coffee and espresso extraction, and have decided that a particular machine has the features you know that you need for the drinks you want to make.

Based on "Recommend a 1k+ espresso machine" with no other supporting information, I'm assuming it's option two. So just go nuts in John Lewis or something; it won't really matter.

FrenchTart · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:50

I think the fact that this was in GD before being moved kind of says a lot.

ArchAnGeL · 8 Dec 2014 at 08:53

There are loads of machines out there but we are lacking info here

1. Just espresso or is milk frothing important?
2. Just for you or multiple cups at once?
3. Do you want a lever machine or a electric pump?
4. What machines/grinders have you tried so far that were insufficient?

http://coffeeforums.co.uk/showthread.php?9249-Choosing-a-Domestic-Espresso-Machine

jonneymendoza · 8 Dec 2014 at 09:46

Mainly espresso i will use it for and sometmes cappacunio for guests.

It will be used primarily for me but when i have guests around which is quite frequent, it wil be used for them too.

either lever or electronic pump i do not mind. Only thing i do not want is a all in one bean to cup machine and a Pod type system.

Ive tried the rancilio silva which my mate has and thats pretty decent so i may consider that.

Recommend a 1k+ espresso machine

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