Mudsimus Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 No Brainer. At a savings of R3.5 per cup that R2000 breaks even at 572 cups. About a year or daily coffees for two persons (not counting the coffees you will make for friends.) And then you have a wider range of FRESH high quality coffees to choose from. AND you can continue composting your grounds instead of worrying about the aluminum single use pods.And the coffee is better. Long Wheel Base 1
DR ◣◢ Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 Question...What would a Breville Barista Express be worth secondhand. +- 5 years old and in good condition? It is the model with the square hopper on top and not the newer one with the round one.
the nerd Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 Question...What would a Breville Barista Express be worth secondhand. +- 5 years old and in good condition? It is the model with the square hopper on top and not the newer one with the round one.At a minimum R3500
G P Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 Seeing as we are on valuations - I have a Sprada Automatic coffee machine that I don't use anymore - about 12 years old. Still works perfectly.Any idea as to what I should sell it for?
DR ◣◢ Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 At a minimum R3500Thanks. And I will advertise it for that.
the nerd Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 Thanks. And I will advertise it for that.They are excellent machines. I think at R3500 it will be snapped up quite quickly! Look around a pricing and come in slightly under and you should be lekker! DR ◣◢ 1
Flippa Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 Picked up this fully restored, pre-Rocket, ECM Giotto to replace my venerable Isomac Amica. Now to get some pre-ground coffee to tide me over until my crate arrives with my grinder..... the nerd, Hairy, Meezo and 10 others 13
Inviter Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Hi guys, I have been directed to this forum. I am new here and need some assistance. I'm in the market for an expresso machine. I'm looking at the Rancillio Silvia. Any reviews on this machine? Also is the PID necessary? Currently I'm using a mokka pot. Would I manage an expresso machine? I dont want to spend so much money and then struggle to use it. Thanks in advance for the assistance.
NateChat Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Tons of reviews on the web. Check out the Home barista forum for starters and alot of content on YouTube as well. Using the machine is a learning curve and you'll get the hang of it soon enough.More importantly what grinder are you looking to pair with it? Critical part of your set up.
Inviter Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Tons of reviews on the web. Check out the Home barista forum for starters and alot of content on YouTube as well. Using the machine is a learning curve and you'll get the hang of it soon enough.More importantly what grinder are you looking to pair with it? Critical part of your set up.Thanks. Currently I have a krupps burr grinder.
the nerd Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Hi guys, I have been directed to this forum. I am new here and need some assistance.I'm in the market for an expresso machine. I'm looking at the Rancillio Silvia. Any reviews on this machine? Also is the PID necessary? Currently I'm using a mokka pot. Would I manage an expresso machine? I dont want to spend so much money and then struggle to use it. Thanks in advance for the assistance. Which area are you in? My mate is selling his Oscar and grinder....
NateChat Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Cant go wrong with an Oscar.I loved mine. the nerd 1
babse Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Which area are you in? My mate is selling his Oscar and grinder....He willing to split?
PhilipV Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 Tons of reviews on the web. Check out the Home barista forum for starters and alot of content on YouTube as well. Using the machine is a learning curve and you'll get the hang of it soon enough.More importantly what grinder are you looking to pair with it? Critical part of your set up.If you are serious about espresso and consistent flavor, then the pid will be worth it. It is basically an advanced temperature controller that ensure consistent temperature control. Otherwise you'll have to learn to use the machine's routine to control temp. I'd get the pid if I were you. Just bear in mind, the time between pulling shots and steaming milk is between 1 and 2 minutes. So if you are making lattes remember that. I'd go for a secondhand Oscar and grinta grinder. But that is because I have them, and I have a Krupa burr grinder. Hairy 1
Grease_Monkey Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) Hi guys, I have been directed to this forum. I am new here and need some assistance. I'm in the market for an expresso machine. I'm looking at the Rancillio Silvia. Any reviews on this machine? Also is the PID necessary? Currently I'm using a mokka pot. Would I manage an expresso machine? I dont want to spend so much money and then struggle to use it. Thanks in advance for the assistance.I have a Silvia, it's a solid machine that has been serving me well for about 5 years now. The Silvia is a single boiler, so you will have to temp surf if you are doing milk based drinks - it's not hard, but it's a bit of a pain and gets time consuming if you are making multiple lattes/cappucinos at one time, but for 2 cups at a time it's fine. Like others said, grinder is important. I have a Rancillio Rocky, which will outlast my machine. Is the PID worth it - yes. I don't have one, and consistency without it is hard. Like Philip said, the PID controls your temp closely which makes a big difference to your end result. Without the PID all the machine tells you is temp over or under. And as you will learn with espresso, to get a good shot you need to keep all variables consistent - a PID makes that possible. It's the one thing I find is missing from my machine. I looked at investing the other day, but at the price they are going for recently I almost feel like I can sell my machine and get something with a double boiler. Kinda contradicting myself with this last statement... Edited July 21, 2020 by Grease_Monkey
Hairy Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 My opinion... forget about the Dolce Gusto machine and get something a little more expensive. A Breville machine is good (for the price), but requires a lot of trial and error. Good doesn’t imply the best, but better than the R1-R2k range of household espresso machines. Double the price for the machine, but a R60 bag of beans (250g) will give you about R2.00 per cup, so half the cost you mention. We buy Deluxe Coffee beans at R200 for a kg bag ... No Brainer.At a savings of R3.5 per cup that R2000 breaks even at 572 cups. About a year or daily coffees for two persons (not counting the coffees you will make for friends.)And then you have a wider range of FRESH high quality coffees to choose from. AND you can continue composting your grounds instead of worrying about the aluminum single use pods.572 cups .... Our little machine will push that out (Just the wife and I) in 3 months max ... My opinion... forget about the Dolce Gusto machine and get something a little more expensive. A Breville machine is good (for the price), but requires a lot of trial and error. Good doesn’t imply the best, but better than the R1-R2k range of household espresso machines. Double the price for the machine, but a R60 bag of beans (250g) will give you about R2.00 per cup, so half the cost you mention. the nerd, Wayne pudding Mol and NateChat 3
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