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It's a serious and well made point. It's worth pointing out that there are a spectrum of options. For me I went with a Gaggia Classic, a not terrible grinder (l
by jahnu 11y ago
It's a serious and well made point. It's worth pointing out that there are a spectrum of options. For me I went with a Gaggia Classic, a not terrible grinder (less than $200) and not terrible supermarket beans. I don't wait for the machine to heat up for 30 mins (only till the light comes on) and I might even grind the beans the day before, and I always use a double shot of coffee to make a single espresso. All this is a horror to someone who likes speciality coffee but I have compared it to Nespresso and it's far superior tasting and cheaper even if it does fall short of what's possible.
- AnthonBerg 11y agoIf you didn't know, a single espresso with a double shot of coffee is called a ristretto and is usually delicious :) None of it sounds horrible at all! Cappuccinos from ristrettos are also really good. Sometimes they taste like brown sugar.
- jahnu 11y agoCool. Didn't know that. Anyway, it's just a little more work than a nespresso, cheaper and not as involved as serious coffee making.
- AnthonBerg 11y agoAgreed! To me it's even much more satisfying to experience as much of the process as possible. I've roasted green beans on occasion - it's a very nice social experience and has further increased my appreciation for the whole global coffee pipeline!