lol there's a new Sage machine just released
a max comparison ... https://coffeeblog.co.uk/breville-barista-max-plus/
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Breville Barista Express IMPRESS Review!
completely weird idea to help noob tamping .. system targets charging the pf to a particular tamp resistance (maybe level?) and remembers how much coffee that took ! so not by weight
yes - at that price point I'd prefer a refurb dedica (as Proc mentions too) and a sage smart grinder - some reductionsI mean the review doesn't make it out to be a bad buy! I'm thinking of going with Delonghi or Sage though to be safe.
predecessor duoplus was £200 pre-covid ... I'd probably stilll get a de-longhi dedica at (was) sub £100 as a very similar spec machine.
So with Black Friday coming up and looking to move away from our Nespresso machine, thinking of getting a “proper” so to speak, espresso machine.
Now I’m a compete beginner with this and like the idea of it all, but it’s an absolute head spinner with where to start and what to go for.
Budget is between £200-300 and have been looking at the De’longhi Dedica manual pump or the Sage Bambino, but would then need a grinder and other gubbins and no idea where to begin with grind, weight etc. Or do I just stump some extra for an automatic bean to cup for ease, but is this just a small step up from the Nespresso?
What did you guys start with?
Do you value your time more than good coffee? If so, stick to Nespresso. I'm not sure there's a more efficient alternative to pod machines.So with Black Friday coming up and looking to move away from our Nespresso machine, thinking of getting a “proper” so to speak, espresso machine.
Now I’m a compete beginner with this and like the idea of it all, but it’s an absolute head spinner with where to start and what to go for.
Budget is between £200-300 and have been looking at the De’longhi Dedica manual pump or the Sage Bambino, but would then need a grinder and other gubbins and no idea where to begin with grind, weight etc. Or do I just stump some extra for an automatic bean to cup for ease, but is this just a small step up from the Nespresso?
What did you guys start with?
This is true. On occasion when I've got a new bag of coffee I curse having to dial it in again before I get my morning coffee. It's a surprising amount of faff to get a good espresso.Do you value your time more than good coffee? If so, stick to Nespresso. I'm not sure there's a more efficient alternative to pod machines.
not to be too blunt ... you've also looked on Amazon ?
grinder looks a good deal
you want some Hames Joffman for the real scoop:Love me some James Hoffman, intelligent guy, funny and knows his onions.
Agree with not writing off pour over. Without a doubt the best value route to excellent coffee is £10 for a V60 and some filters, and a reasonable grinder.
Nespresso is fine, it's pretty consistent and very convenient. It's not real espresso though. Kinda like moka pots, they make a nice coffee, but again, it's not espresso.Wow a lot to think about, I'll keep my mind open to it as I've seen a lot of people say the coffee tastes that much better vs the Nespresso. But then like you say about factoring in time, accessories etc, will take a look at pour over as well.
With a 5 month old taking most of our time up at the min, quick coffee maybe the way to go for now![]()
Just buy when I need, but probably often enough to warrant a subscription.Re: Rave, do you guys subscribe to them? Or just buy when you need?