I've been brewing manually with a Hario v60 pourover for filter brew, and then Aeropress when I want an iced coffee. Or I'll make cold brew with a cloth bag. Looking to upgrade to an espresso machine within the next 3-6 months and im looking at Rancilio, Lelit, and a few others

Nice! I have a Chemex and Italian Bialetti at home but I've been looking for a machine for a while — will look into those brands — thanks Josh!

What about those Italian style Moka pots for the stove? I'm Chemex team but I have been considering one of those for the casual espresso.

I think most people should start out with these, they are great way to get into espresso the old fashioned way. If you dont love it you saved a lot of money : )

I second this. I went moka pot>chemex>espresso machine and ended up doubling back to get a v60. About to get a v60 switch 🤣

Funny, I went the other way around. We always had an espresso machine at my parents home. Then I went Chemex into adulthood, and now I'm considering a Moka pot :-) At a friends place I really enjoyed the taste of the Moka pot espresso, but I'm not sure if is consistent.

I think one that was in use might be helpful for better flavor… i had an Italian woman next to me for years she really had the moka dialed.

Also, very important rule: never wash a Bialetti with soap it’s better for the taste 😶😅 I have sooo many of my old ones at home, I just can’t part with them — but we mostly use our Chemex these days.

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Ah, that looks used :-)

Hehe yes used and loved ;) other families have jewellery as family heirlooms, Italian families have moka machines 😂🫣

The rocket is a pretty amazing home : commercial option. Its built to last plus it doesnt kill counter space like others. You def need a good grinder (there are many). If you want to dive deep there is nothing like pulling your own espresso..

Oh wow — this looks like a spaceship! Really cooll Thanks for sharing, Matisse!!!!

i have the niche which is nice cuz you can make it as fine as you need to. the down side is you have to weigh every shot and pour it into the portafilter.

Single dose gang 4L 🤝🏾

i also have a baratza sette but since i switched to decaf it doesn’t grind fine enough 🫠

It’s been a really good experience so far with this varia. I still need to get a pour over specific grinder I love my chestnut but I want something automatic

Mac home machine would be La Marzocco Mini/Micra. If you can afford it, it’s one for life (I use the larger one at work everyday). Gaggia machines are also a solid choice. I suggest putting 1/3 of your budget in a decent grinder regardless ☕️ good luck

Hey Francesco! I love the idea of having a Marzocco haha but...those prices seem too much to start with...but good to know they are durable machines — will look into Gaggia I had idea! Thanks for sharing

I won’t tell you a specific machine but I will say, if you really like espresso and think you’ll make drinks for others, go ahead and get a dual boiler to start with because you will grow out of a single boiler in 2 years easy lol

Good advice! I think is probably just for myself and my girlfriend — we wil have family over weekends etc but mostly for two people. Thanks, Rome!

I use this most days, since I only drink a cup or so in the morning. manual.is/selling/slow-s…

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