Coffee

[Halmic]

I am so far very pleased with my Bambino Plus and Smart Grinder combo.  If anyone here is going the Bambino route go ahead and get the Pro vs the Plus.  I recently added a non-pressurized basket to the Plus (the Pro comes with one), and the results are night and day better.  The pressurized basket is safe and you can get a "good" result without much worry or tinkering, but the non-pressurized basket rewards your tinkering with a "great" shot of espresso!  I'd say I'm getting results as good as the Oracle Touch we have at the office.

[sav0r]

Getting a nice coffee machine is such a "want" for me. I keep looking hoping for a deal on maybe a nice used machine.

The other day I bought a tapping fixture because I'm always really annoyed when I tap a hole slightly crooked. I should have saved that money and put it towards a coffee machine.

[pidjones]

Black & Deckar 12 cup drip and Folgers. Sometimes a local Pedal Java grind. Simple tastes for simple minds.

[sav0r]

Don't sell yourself short. Tinkering with coffee is a lot like tinkering with motorcycles.

[Halmic]

Don't sell yourself short. Tinkering with coffee is a lot like tinkering with motorcycles.

Absolutely!

[paul1478]

Fresh ground good beans (just before making) and a Melitta filter. Been working for 30 years for me. I do not often find a better cup than in my kitchen.

[patastinky]

You guys going to hate me, but 4 sigma insta mushroom coffee.  It's quick, cold and tastes good.

[sav0r]

I've actually cultivated gourmet mushrooms for years. I love mushrooms of many varieties.

But yes, I'd rather just have actual coffee. I liken these mushroom coffees to be more of a tea. I don't know. It's hard to describe.

[sav0r]

I can get a Bambino Plus for $230. Does this seem like a good deal?

[Halmic]

I can get a Bambino Plus for $230. Does this seem like a good deal?

That's a steal!

[pidjones]

You can get a Black & Decker for around $25 US.

[SoCal250]

You can get a Black & Decker for around $25 US.

And think of how much good coffee you can buy with the money you saved! ;D

[pdxjim]

I can get a Bambino Plus for $230. Does this seem like a good deal?

Go for it!

Build quality is fantastic on Breville machines.

My Barista plus was like $500 and I have no regrets.

[sav0r]

I went for it. My old lady gave me the thumbs up last night, not that I really care in this instance, but we were talking about putting the final touches on our bar addition and she agreed that it would be an awesome setup for that. Now I need to come up with a grinder lol.

My wife also told me to buy a lathe last night. She's asking for trouble.

[pdxjim]

I can get a Bambino Plus for $230. Does this seem like a good deal?

Go for it!

Build quality is fantastic on Breville machines.

My Barista plus was like $500 and I have no regrets.

I mention the expense, not to brag, but because it is a ridiculous amount of money to spend on a coffee maker when there are so many other options at a fraction of the cost.

After almost two years, I wake up in the morning thinking not about how else I could've spent the money, but about the amazing cup of coffee I'm about to enjoy.

Congratulations, Chris!