Greetings all.
After getting rid of my last set up a couple of years back my Wife decided it would be a good pre birthday present to hook me up again with an entry level home nut job set-up.
My last machine/grinder combo was $7K worth but our budget is much smaller this time round.
The quest of course is to get the same result for a lot less money and I am fairly happy to report we got fairly close IMHO.
Went with the current 920 series Breville dual boiler ($1300NZ) and managed to score a second hand Macap MXT from a roasting mate in Auckland for just under ($600NZ).
I prefer the bottomless (naked) PF's especially if making several coffee's at a time and also opted for the VST 20gm basket this time round vs the 18gm last time. Having said that the breville basket is really very good and I still use it in the twin spout when splitting shots. It takes 19 gms.
Still got the crappy Tamper but can't blame the tools its not too bad just used to a bit more weight and a tighter fit but shots are sweet so all good. Have a friend making a custom one hopefully.
Got 2 mates roasting for me and have settled on a blend for the milk based drinks. Had some "Red Brick" from Square Mile sent over and quite stunning Spro's but not too cost effective
Coffee Supreme in Wellington is where I get my treat coffee from when the budget allows.
How are others finding the Breville BDB's ?
After getting rid of my last set up a couple of years back my Wife decided it would be a good pre birthday present to hook me up again with an entry level home nut job set-up.
My last machine/grinder combo was $7K worth but our budget is much smaller this time round.
The quest of course is to get the same result for a lot less money and I am fairly happy to report we got fairly close IMHO.
Went with the current 920 series Breville dual boiler ($1300NZ) and managed to score a second hand Macap MXT from a roasting mate in Auckland for just under ($600NZ).
I prefer the bottomless (naked) PF's especially if making several coffee's at a time and also opted for the VST 20gm basket this time round vs the 18gm last time. Having said that the breville basket is really very good and I still use it in the twin spout when splitting shots. It takes 19 gms.
Still got the crappy Tamper but can't blame the tools its not too bad just used to a bit more weight and a tighter fit but shots are sweet so all good. Have a friend making a custom one hopefully.
Got 2 mates roasting for me and have settled on a blend for the milk based drinks. Had some "Red Brick" from Square Mile sent over and quite stunning Spro's but not too cost effective
Coffee Supreme in Wellington is where I get my treat coffee from when the budget allows.How are others finding the Breville BDB's ?
maybe Floid blue or maybe we can share yours if you change your mind and move to NZ.
! Yes Breville have sure put some expert advice into the 920 series.
