Quick coffee machine poll

[HandsomeDanNZ]

I have a Breville Barista Pro. I chose it because it's an all-in-one machine with a built-in grinder, steam wand, and quick heat-up time, which is perfect for home use. It offers great espresso quality, and I appreciate how easy it is to adjust settings for different beans. It strikes a good balance between affordability and performance.

I had one similar which lasted nearly 10 years.
Broke down in Covid times and I replaced it with a heavily discounted DeLonghi machine that visually was almost identical.
I've never been as satisfied with it as I was with my Breville.

 

[Mik3F]

My wife got a DeLonghi machine for Xmas, makes pretty decent Latte's

 

[MOG]

I simply use a Bodum French press, and when its cold use a microwave to re-heat a mug full. I do get through about 8 large mugs a day mind. None of that instant crap mind. Not a complete luddite

 

[Redbikejohn]

A fool and his money are soon parted .......
Simple £20 cafetiere ffs! £7 for a bag of ground coffee. Zero waste as grounds go into compost. It's really beyond me how or why someone would spend 400 quid on a coffee maker.

 

[RustyIron]

A fool and his money are soon parted .......
Simple £20 cafetiere ffs! £7 for a bag of ground coffee. Zero waste as grounds go into compost. It's really beyond me how or why someone would spend 400 quid on a coffee maker.

Some people like nice things.
Others are satisfied with mediocrity.
De gustibus non est disputandum.

 

[WezDavo]

Sage Bambino Plus, pulls a fantastic shot....
No matter what machine, the best thing to do is ditch those pressurized baskets and get the best grinder you can afford....

 

[WezDavo]

I used to have a Gaggia classic or whatever it was called.
These days I just use a grinder and a French press/Cafetiere.
My kitchens too small and I don't really have the space for an Espresso machine

Gaggia Classic is a fantastic machine, they have quite a following in the home coffee world...