The Breville Bambino (Plus) with a nice grinder is basically an impossible value-to-money ratio to beat. Also remember to factor in a scale that's accurate to 0.1g, a cheap WDT tool with thin needles (i.e. 0.35mm), and a dosing funnel to make the WDT not messy. If your budget is limited then you can skip the WDT tool I guess.
I wouldn't go for the Barista Express/Pro because the built in grinder is not very good. The "impress" version of the Barista Express could still be worth it if you're not looking to make espresso a hobby and just want something easy that will make tasty drinks. I'd recommend joining the Espresso Afficianado's discord server, which is where a lot of the /r/espresso long-stays moved to after the reddit API stuff. There's a channel for beginners that can help you get started.
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rozPierog@lemdro.id · 8 pts · 2y
Isn't it dead? I see only one post (other than this one) from the last month
Zoldyck@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
It doesn't seem that dead to me. Just not enough people posting apparently.
redfox@infosec.pub · 7 pts · 2y
Not a bad point. At least the rename if that's over? Maybe the community intro and guide can be merged?
gronjo45@lemm.ee · 6 pts · 2y
Zoldyck@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
No experience myself, but I've read a lot of great things about Breville.
nick@campfyre.nickwebster.dev · 3 pts · 2y
The Breville Bambino (Plus) with a nice grinder is basically an impossible value-to-money ratio to beat. Also remember to factor in a scale that's accurate to 0.1g, a cheap WDT tool with thin needles (i.e. 0.35mm), and a dosing funnel to make the WDT not messy. If your budget is limited then you can skip the WDT tool I guess.
I wouldn't go for the Barista Express/Pro because the built in grinder is not very good. The "impress" version of the Barista Express could still be worth it if you're not looking to make espresso a hobby and just want something easy that will make tasty drinks. I'd recommend joining the Espresso Afficianado's discord server, which is where a lot of the /r/espresso long-stays moved to after the reddit API stuff. There's a channel for beginners that can help you get started.
CubbyTustard@reddthat.com · 2 pts · 2y
gronjo45@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y
ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 2y
Maybe leave 101 guide up?
Zoldyck@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Maybe, but could also be in the side panel? But one pp is better than three pp.