Jap, TTM about Espresso

[mack]

@jap I thought you would be the best person to ask. I tried the espresso k-cups and they do not do the job. So I want to purchase a machine. Tell me what's important. Steam or pressure? Any recs? 

[2chatter]

I am not the person you called out but we taste tested a number of machines at Sur La Table if you have that store and want to test drive the quality.
We went with the Illy Francis Francis.
Bonus points for being able to order the espresso (individually packaged like a KCup) either direct from Illy with a subscription or on Amazon Prime. No tamping, great crema.

[Deleted]

Let me talk to my manager. I'm not that knowledgable about the machines themselves.

[atomiccounty]

I'm not @jap, but we love our Nespresso. The pressure is good, the quality is good, it's easy to use and clean. DH hates keurigs, so he was skeptical but Williams-Sonoma will make you a cup to try at the store or you can see if there is a Nespresso store near you to try.

We thought about getting a fancier one, but it really does the job well and for a reasonable price.

[atomiccounty]

Also, you order the capsules online and they are at your door within like 2 days.

[Deleted]

Are you also wanting a milk frother?

[runnergirl812]

Nothing to add... just espresso. YUM. I'd love to have a machine in my house, but alas I'm off all caffeine. Damn migraines!

[ChickenOnSunday]

Do you want to be able to froth milk at the same time you are pouring the espresso? If so you will need a machine with a double boiler and that increases the price pretty steeply.

What is your price range?
Do you want to leave the machine on the counter or haul it out each time you want to use it?

[ChickenOnSunday]

2chatter also made a good point about going the single serve pod route v. beans/grinding/tamping

Are you looking for ease? Do you want to put on a show and have some control over the end product?

[mack]

I don't care about milk. I drink it straight. Or in a little hot water.

[mack]

I want it to be smooth like at starbucks.

[tonsilhockey]

Feb 2, 2015 13:30:08 GMT -5 mack said:

I don't care about milk. I drink it straight. Or in a little hot water.

So what you need is syringes of espresso. To mainline. Skip the mouth!

[rexmanningsassistant]

**pops out of lurkerhood**
I just got a Mr. Coffee Barista and I'm in love. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007K9OIMU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1422934239&sr=8-1&keywords=mr+coffee+barista&dpPl=1&dpID=51Qo4F2S3wL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
**slinks back into the bushes**

[Cherhorowitz]

Another vote for Nespresso.

It pours a really nice smooth shot. And if there is a Nespresso store by you, you can go and sample things.

[sexypumpkin]

I just bought a N'espresso, and I like it even better than I thought I would. I got the Latissima machine. It steams/froths milk too so you can make pretty delicious lattes. I'm a little obsessed with N'espresso. And honestly Starbucks tastes like crap in comparison.

[wordsy]

Feb 2, 2015 11:22:58 GMT -5 2chatter said:

I am not the person you called out but we taste tested a number of machines at Sur La Table if you have that store and want to test drive the quality.
We went with the Illy Francis Francis.
Bonus points for being able to order the espresso (individually packaged like a KCup) either direct from Illy with a subscription or on Amazon Prime. No tamping, great crema.

**raises hand**

Also have an Illy. We love it.