Baristas welcome

[Anonymous No.7154536]

Alright, /ck/,

It's almost Christmas time, and I'm looking to treat myself to a nice espresso machine. I've been finding a few here and there, but I don't want to waste time and money on one that doesn't quite work all that well.

Anyone have any experience with home espresso machines that they would like to share? Specifically, I'm looking for a semi-auto machine. I would desire a dual-boiler if it doesn't make the price outrageous.

I had over a year of experience as a barista, and I really miss espresso.

[Anonymous No.7154558]

Budget

[Anonymous No.7154798]

bumping because I want an espresso machine as well

[Anonymous No.7154807]

>>7154536
Get the Clooney/Jack Black memespresso.

[Anonymous No.7154893]

>>7154558
$500-1250.

I'm willing to spend a lot if and only if it's worth it/ lasts a lifetime.

[Anonymous No.7154907]

>>7154893
Breville dual boiler

[Anonymous No.7154919]

>>7154536
What do you have for a grinder?

[Anonymous No.7154933]

I'd say go with the gagia classic ($350) and the rancillio rocky grinder (also $350) you should be set for $700

[Anonymous No.7155098]

>>7154907
I've been looking at this one but so many reviews say it breaks within a single year. That's absurd for over $1,000.

>>7154919
I don't have one yet. I can always buy fresh-ground coffee for a bit until I have enough money again to buy a grinder. Unless I can find a machine with an integrated grinder.

>>7154933
How reliable is a machine that cheap? Will it even pull a decent shot?

[Anonymous No.7155122]

>>7155098
>so many reviews say it breaks within a single year.
Those are referring to the 900xl, not the 920xl. They fixed the issues (or so it seems) in the 920xl.

>I don't have one yet. I can always buy fresh-ground coffee for a bit until I have enough money again to buy a grinder.
Don't bother with an espresso machine until you get a good grinder. Grab a baratza preciso.