New superauto espresso machine! *PICS!*

[bernse]

I've been in the market for a while, but finally dropped the coin a couple weeks ago, just got it last week. So far, I really like it. It's nice having freshly ground espresso (although I usually drink milk based drinks instead of straight) every AM. Beats the hell out of drip.

Excuse the grainyness and quality of the pics, my old HP 2.0MP camera is getting close to retirement time.

Saeco Incanto Rapid Steam

Pic 1
Pic 2 - Crema! (still working on adjusting it for the best)
Pic 3 - bean hopper and water tank in back

Off topic - teh cutness! (after catching him sleeping in our bed)

 

[BW86]

:shocked:

 

[Kipper]

That's a lot of coffee.

 

[Howard]

Cute cat. What kind of beans?

 

[iamme]

NIIIICE

<---still using his trusty Saeco Espresso Classico

 

[MacBaine]

How much?

 

[bernse]

Originally posted by: MacBaine
How much?

Fair amount of $$$.

CDN $1200, which is more than it should be. It isn't available in the states yet (who knows why) but something very similar is the Starbucks Digital Barista which I think goes on sale for $800-ish US$.

 

[mercanucaribe]

 

[monk3y]

Originally posted by: bernse

Originally posted by: MacBaine
How much?

Fair amount of $$$.

CDN $1200, which is more than it should be. It isn't available in the states yet (who knows why) but something very similar is the Starbucks Digital Barista which I think goes on sale for $800-ish US$.

Really nice but that's ALOTTA money.

 

[bernse]

Originally posted by: Howard
Cute cat. What kind of beans?

Thanks. Spud appreciates it I'm sure

Beans are some Italian Espresso beans that the store where I bought the machine gave me. They're quite nice. I *usually* use Starbucks espresso roast but I think I want to experiment with different brands. I may try getting some green beans and roasting my own.

 

[bernse]

Originally posted by: InstincT

Originally posted by: bernse

Originally posted by: MacBaine
How much?

Fair amount of $$$.

CDN $1200, which is more than it should be. It isn't available in the states yet (who knows why) but something very similar is the Starbucks Digital Barista which I think goes on sale for $800-ish US$.

Really nice but that's ALOTTA money.

True, but some people spend $10 per day on Espresso/Late's so that adds up pretty quick. Now, I'm not that hardcore myself but I do like them. The convenience of the superauto kicks butt. It's not the *best* espresso you're going to get, but it's darn good and definetly better than anything I've ever had at Starbucks.

 

[intogamer]

:shocked:

 

[desteffy]

omg that is nice

 

[mrrman]

thats a nice machine...I am an espresso drinker with a Pressione machine but holy crap I could never afford that price..

 

[TechnoKid]

Nice machine. I prefer french press over drip, and espresso over both.

 

I like your countertops...Corian?

 

[edro]

Oh my dear god! $1000 for a coffee machine? That thing looks cheap. I know nothing about coffee though, but I guess it's worth it if you are a coffee freak.

 

[everman]

You should try roasting your own, it makes such a huge difference in quality. Plus you can buy nice blends or make your own which is fun.
Have you checked out coffeegeek.com?

I use a Rancillio Silvia, Mazzer Mini, and home roast

 

[bernse]

Originally posted by: jumpr
I like your countertops...Corian?

Don't remember. I could have told you a month ago as I still had the sample from when I built the house, but I just turfed it a little while back.

Name does sound kinda familiar, though. Could be.

 

[bernse]

Originally posted by: edro13
Oh my dear god! $1000 for a coffee machine? That thing looks cheap. I know nothing about coffee though, but I guess it's worth it if you are a coffee freak.

Trust me, $1000-ish for a super-auto is a drop in the bucket. It is "slightly" higher-mid end (you can get them for as cheap as $450-ish, but those aren't very good) but they can easily fetch $3-$4K for more high-end pro-sumer models.

It may look cheap, but it's pretty decieving. The cabinet is almost all metal with the exception of the top around the buttons which is plastic covered (but metal underneath) and the door. The whole thing weighs probably about, oh, 40 lbs I'd say.

 

[bernse]

Originally posted by: everman
You should try roasting your own, it makes such a huge difference in quality. Plus you can buy nice blends or make your own which is fun.
Have you checked out coffeegeek.com?

I use a Rancillio Silvia, Mazzer Mini, and home roast

Yep. Good resource.

I really think I may try home roasting. I was suprised at how inexpensive it is (relatively speaking! )

Nice setup yourself!

 

[jst0ney]

I love those auto machines

 

[h8red]

I'm in the market for a setup too but I think I'm going to go with a Rancilio Silvia + Rancilio Rocky doserless

 

[bernse]

Both are very good and recomended units. I'm sure you'll be happy with them.

 

[AnyMal]

I hate rich people:| J/K I'm just jealous, would love to have one myself