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Newbie at Espresso Machines. Wanting Advice

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americano_lover
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Joined: 20 Nov 2012
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Location: Kentucky
Expertise: I love coffee

Posted Tue Nov 20, 2012, 2:12pm Subject: Newbie at Espresso Machines. Wanting Advice

I LOVE LOVE Americano's and drink one every day from Starbucks. I'm wanting to start making them at home. I don't have an espresso machine but want to purchase one. I'm looking for advice and money saving tips from all you coffee geeks who have been through the "coffee presses" of life. Thanks in advance!

CoffeeMills
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Joined: 21 Feb 2012
Posts: 32
Location: USA, Canada
Expertise: Professional

Espresso: la Pavoni Professional
Grinder: Mazzer Mini
Drip: Gravity Cone
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Posted Tue Nov 20, 2012, 2:59pm Subject: Re: Newbie at Espresso Machines. Wanting Advice

Life is a grind they say. A small Saeco or Gaggia single group espresso machine can make decent coffee. These units are at thrift stores, auctions, Wal Mart..... A separate hot water unit costs $75 or so. Keep in mind the espresso grinder may cost $300 because life is a grind.

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Coffeenoobie
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Joined: 11 Dec 2011
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Location: PNW
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Espresso: N S Oscar
Grinder: Vario W

Posted Tue Nov 20, 2012, 3:00pm Subject: Re: Newbie at Espresso Machines. Wanting Advice

This has been covered many many many times and there are 4 new threads on this just today. Please read the following links then ask your questions. "How to Buy an Espresso Machine" "First machine - 300-400$" "For $200-$300 price range is the Gaggia Espresso Pure the best choice?" "Decent Espresso Machines for $300"

Coffeenoobie Buying advice: GRINDER GRINDER GRINDER. Don't cheap out on the grinder. My coffee treasure map... Click Here (maps.google.com)

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