dark glossy espresso beans are not ideal for good espresso...you should go with a lighter roast
― dyao, Tuesday, 16 February 2010 13:07 (fourteen years ago) link
not really an espresso machine as such but i've never had a better americano than the one the aeropress makes
― Tracer Hand, Tuesday, 16 February 2010 13:11 (fourteen years ago) link
we have one of those single-serving espresso machines at work, with the little pods
― max, Tuesday, 16 February 2010 15:24 (fourteen years ago) link
makes surprisingly above-average espresso. still not pro barista-level but better than most non-specialist cafes.
Update?
― Elvis Telecom, Thursday, 6 December 2018 03:21 (five years ago) link
I've been using one of these Delongghi Dedicas for a couple of years now and it has been quite reliable. Coffee snobs would probably not approve but its a good low end unit:https://www.delonghi.com/Global/Products/Images/Coffee-Makers/Pump-Espresso/ec-680r/EC680R-left.jpg
https://www.delonghi.com/en-au/products/coffee/coffee-makers/pump-espresso/dedica-ec-680r-0132106108
My only gripe is the milk doesnt froth really solid thick, but that could be my technique.
― Stoop Crone (Trayce), Friday, 7 December 2018 05:56 (five years ago) link
G-A-G-G-I-A-F-T-W
― an incoherent crustacean (MatthewK), Friday, 7 December 2018 08:11 (five years ago) link
Still perfectly happy with my Quick Mill 3004 here
― StanM, Friday, 7 December 2018 08:35 (five years ago) link
delonghi magnifica represent
its good
― puppy bash (darraghmac), Friday, 7 December 2018 08:43 (five years ago) link
Obscenely expensive normally but I bought my mom a Breville Oracle on clearance at Bed Bath and Beyond (so just really expensive) - even though it's fully automatic with a questionable grinder it's as good as any espresso shop I've been to (with fresh beans).
― louise ck (milo z), Friday, 7 December 2018 08:56 (five years ago) link