I want to spend $500 for espresso machine and grinder... suggestions?

cherrybomb · 03-31-2010, 08:47 AM

looking to spend around $500 for grinder and machine. i started with the idea of a fully automatic in mind, since it does everything from grind to z. i only make espresso, so now i see that a fully automatic is not really ideal for espresso-only. looks like separate grinder and machine is the way to go. i am overwhelmed with the amount of machines out there, as well as grinders. i saw the Ascaso I-1 Flat Burr grinder on the b/s/t forum for $200. good price and it seems like a good grinder from what i read. i really like the Breville BES820XL Die-Cast 15-Bar Programmable Espresso Machine, but it is $500... and that leaves me, yet, to have a grinder. ah! any suggestions for where to look or what to look for?

03-31-2010, 08:47 AM	#1
cherrybomb Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 291 Trading: (15)	I want to spend $500 for espresso machine and grinder... suggestions? looking to spend around $500 for grinder and machine. i started with the idea of a fully automatic in mind, since it does everything from grind to z. i only make espresso, so now i see that a fully automatic is not really ideal for espresso-only. looks like separate grinder and machine is the way to go. i am overwhelmed with the amount of machines out there, as well as grinders. i saw the Ascaso I-1 Flat Burr grinder on the b/s/t forum for $200. good price and it seems like a good grinder from what i read. i really like the Breville BES820XL Die-Cast 15-Bar Programmable Espresso Machine, but it is $500... and that leaves me, yet, to have a grinder. ah! any suggestions for where to look or what to look for? __________________ It is better to be hated for who you are, then loved for what you are not