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Need a basic espresso machine replacement (monyet.cc)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I’m currently using the DeLonghi EC860 which I bought when I didn’t know that much about making espresso. Now I realise that pressure is not great and the steaming wand doesn’t do great foam for express and the so-called automatic cappuccino system is superfluous. In the last year or soi got myself a grinder, replaced the ports filter with a bottomless non-pressurised one, and got myself a separate milk frother, and my coffee has been awesome.

Seems that the machine is acting up quite a bit lately and it may be time for a replacement. Any suggestions for a somewhat entry level machine with some additional options? I don’t want to have to figure out pressure and so on each time, and it doesn’t need to have a built in grinder. A good steaming wand would be nice. Most mornings I make a 3shot cappuccino for myself, but on weekends make another cup for my wife, and occasionally my parents if they come over for a visit (my current one seems to overheat after the 3rd shot nowadays).

Preferably not to pricey, around the same-ish price range?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Watching this with interest. I'm happy with an Aeropress at the moment but I'm curious what espresso people do.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No one's replied...but I did more research and finally decided on ordering the Breville Bambino. Waiting for it to arrive.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

What's the draw of this machine? Is it a budget model with easily replaced parts that can be done yourself to get a way better coffee out of it? (cos you sound like that kind of coffee person)