Since both my grinder and coffee maker died within a week of each other, I'm looking for a whole espresso setup. My lab in grad school had a Rancilio Silvia and matching grinder and while nicer then the cheap Cusinart and Breville setup I had at home, I'd be looking for something a tad less finicky then that. I tend to keep my stuff a long while so durability is an important consideration. I also don't typically drink milk so steam is a secondary concern.
Any setup you'd recommend that fit the bill? I don't have a hard budget but would like to get the most bang for my bucks. Another thing that seems to be important for grinders: I have no counter space without pantries on top and they are 17.75" inch from the counter.
Any setup you'd recommend that fit the bill? I don't have a hard budget but would like to get the most bang for my bucks. Another thing that seems to be important for grinders: I have no counter space without pantries on top and they are 17.75" inch from the counter.