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Re: I Need An Espresso Education

Pinkie sets an excellent example, Jens.

Still, if you want to make a move, start with the best possible grinder and worry about an espresso machine down the road. There is a lot of fun to be had with a great grinder and mokapots, vacpots, presses and cezves.

Re: I Need An Espresso Education

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Originally Posted by floydpink (Post 1103611)

I tried everything from stovetop espresso machines, to french press, to Bodum, and couldn't get a cup to taste the way I liked it, and found the frustration level high.

I don't advocate blowing thousands of dollars for a prosumer setup, but went that route myself and feel that I'm done buying equipment for life and have nothing but great espresso to look forward to until I go.

I dedicate my tax return for a major splurge every year and after my wife got the kitchen remodeled, it was my turn.

wound up with this....
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...9/brasilia.jpg

:D...Hey Pete, would I need an Engineering Degree to operate this puppy? Just wondering...

Re: I Need An Espresso Education

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA (Post 1103746)

:D...Hey Pete, would I need an Engineering Degree to operate this puppy? Just wondering...

Not really Mark. My 5 year old actually does everything but tamps and froths the milk.

Looks a lot more intimidating than it is and requires much less tinkering than most machines.

Now keeping it shiny is another story.....