I wanna make espresso at home

[iamme]

Originally posted by: Soybomb
Well after reading a bit today I think I'm going to get a gaggia espresso and either the tranquilo or rocky grinder (the rocky looks far far far better).
after adding in some cups, a tamper, a pitcher, a couple pounds of coffee, etc I should be able to get started for under $500 still.

did you read the review i posted? it seems to be a decent starter machine for under $200.

Originally posted by: iamme
here's a $200 machine ($175 at amazon right now) that seems to be a great starter machine:

Gaggia Carezza

http://www.coffeegeek.com/proreviews/firstlook/carezza

 

[abaez]

Wow, that one looks perfect for me. I basically just want a machine that will make two espresso shots so that I can mix it with an equal amount of nonfat milk and a teensy bit of caramel. The machine has to be in my office too and that one looks like it will fit in my cubicle.

 

[ultravox]

Originally posted by: abaez
Wow, that one looks perfect for me. I basically just want a machine that will make two espresso shots so that I can mix it with an equal amount of nonfat milk and a teensy bit of caramel. The machine has to be in my office too and that one looks like it will fit in my cubicle.

Caramel ?
You philistine !

 

[Soybomb]

Originally posted by: iamme

Originally posted by: Soybomb
Well after reading a bit today I think I'm going to get a gaggia espresso and either the tranquilo or rocky grinder (the rocky looks far far far better).
after adding in some cups, a tamper, a pitcher, a couple pounds of coffee, etc I should be able to get started for under $500 still.

did you read the review i posted? it seems to be a decent starter machine for under $200.

Originally posted by: iamme
here's a $200 machine ($175 at amazon right now) that seems to be a great starter machine:

Gaggia Carezza

http://www.coffeegeek.com/proreviews/firstlook/carezza

Indeed I did, its most appreciated. According to the coffeegeek forums the gaggia carezza and espresso are identical machines internally and the aesthetics are the only difference between the two. I think the espresso is just a bit more eye catching for me