Anyone thinking of buying an espresso machine?

[mrs quoad]

Well, it certainly seems as though the X3 has return hose, so I guess that the X1 does too and that I just haven't noticed it.

Also mentions the OPV there.

 

[blueplume]

I got an nespresso for my birthday, it's alright.

are you dependent on those coffee capsules which make tons of wastes?

 

[Chz]

The best deal ever in espresso machines was a few years back at Woolies. They had unbranded units out of the same factory that made Breville Cafe Roma machines. Same machine, no brand name, £30.

The frothing wand is rubbish and the basket always needs a wash due to sloppy grounds, but it makes better espresso than *anything* that cost £30.

Just reminiscing. I've got nuthin' for right now.

 

[johnnymarrsbars]

We got a FrancisFrancis! X1 for a wedding present. It's frickin' awesome. Stupid name, great coffee. And it looks good too, which is a bonus.

i have that exact same espresso machine, but in cream

 

[lang rabbie]

But the 3-4" brass (copper?) eagle on top of a beaten copper two-group Rancilio lump from godonlyknowswhen is pretty unique

That retro desigh was about 20 years ago, I reckon.

I'd much prefer to stumble across one of their Z8 models from the 1970s.

 

[Brixton Hatter]

my mate has one of these and swears by it - The Kamira

relatively cheap (59 euros) and apparently it makes the best espressos. i might have to get one

 

[Brixton Hatter]

hilariously, if you look through the Kamira website and the funky design doesn't appeal to you, they have another way of persuading you to buy one

 

[mrs quoad]

my mate has one of these and swears by it - The Kamira

relatively cheap (59 euros) and apparently it makes the best espressos. i might have to get one

Stove-top?

Looks like it's a combination between a vacpot and a moka pot, only with a portafilter and heat sink...

If the tube does act as a heat sink, it could do very interesting things when compared with a moka pot...

e2a: if they're getting that much crema out of pre-ground, I'd be interested in seeing the portafilter - it looks (from the pictured shot) like it might be pressurised...

 

[Hassan I Sabha]

There is some good espresso porn here (amongst the chaf) I am very tempted by a couple of items.....

 

[kabbes]

We got a FrancisFrancis! X1 for a wedding present. It's frickin' awesome. Stupid name, great coffee. And it looks good too, which is a bonus.

Still going strong, still makes the best long black I ever have