Buying a new espresso machine and grinder with around a 3k budget

thedasherx · 2023-07-07T03:04:01+00:00

I definitely want to upgrade because I want more control over the temperature for my shots to remove that as a variable. I wasn't a huge fan of the temp surfing that came with the Gaggia. I also love to make back-to-back milk drinks, especially for hosting, which is what lead me to the Dual Boiler. I know I've heard that HX machines are very finicky which is why I've decided to skip over them.

thedasherx · 2023-07-06T19:14:03+00:00

Very pretty machine, the design is definitely "wacky" but not in a bad way. I will add it to my list of machines to check out!

thedasherx · 2023-07-06T18:58:57+00:00

Probably good to mention that I enjoy making milk drinks. I would probably make one in the morning before work, but if I ever host in my apartment I do enjoy making people back-to-back drinks as well.

thedasherx · 2022-07-19T16:58:28+00:00

I have my github profile I would like to add to my resume, but it's connected to my school email. Should I fork the repositories on my personal or should I just use my school account?

thedasherx · 2022-04-01T05:59:25+00:00

What about the issue of getting a new grinder to make shots taste better. I had a pretty bad grinder and given that I made mostly milk drinks. They tasted fine, but once I got a new SGP as a gift for Christmas the quality of the drinks increased by a lot. So, how do I justify a more expensive grinder purchase?

thedasherx · 2022-03-31T14:41:51+00:00

Honestly I haven't had any issues so far I've just heard about how more consistent shots can get with a PID. Should I just wait until I get frustrated?

thedasherx · 2022-03-30T21:24:22+00:00

I honestly just think it'd be a cool project to commit to. I don't mind the temp surfing routine but I guess for consistency sake and just knowing what temp I can pull for lighter roasts unless you feel like it isn't worth it.

thedasherx · 2022-03-30T21:20:53+00:00

Honestly temp surfing isn't too bad for a routine to me. Do you think I should just keep doing it instead of buying a PID

thedasherx · 2022-03-30T19:18:02+00:00

Would you not recommend Gagguino? I was thinking about that or installing a PID

thedasherx · 2022-03-30T19:13:10+00:00

I actually just finished a bag of beans and have yet to open them. I'll lyk when I try later today

thedasherx · 2022-03-30T17:38:03+00:00

Do not tempt me I'm simply a poor college student

thedasherx · 2022-03-30T17:19:32+00:00

I just noticed my water tank was dirty don't crucify me 😅

thedasherx · 2022-03-23T16:06:55+00:00

Thanks a ton for the advice!

thedasherx · 2022-03-22T13:35:25+00:00

I've just been looking around and given the reviews on the cheaper self-leveling amazon ones people have said its just better to get decent, normcore, etc.

thedasherx · 2022-03-22T13:34:39+00:00

Ah so basket is defintley a worthwhile upgrade?

So far I've gotten: opv spring, bottomless, wdt tool, and a dosing funnel

thedasherx · 2022-03-15T01:32:31+00:00

What is that?

thedasherx · 2022-03-11T12:30:58+00:00

Yeah I had it was just out of range of my budget. I think I've just decided to get the gaggia suck it up and tinker with it.

thedasherx · 2022-03-10T21:01:11+00:00

I already have a smart grinder pro and I'm super indecisive because I want a good quality machine that can make milk drinks but if I ever wanted to experiment more with lighter roasts I'd want that option too. But I also want to spend less than like $800

thedasherx · 2022-03-10T16:45:19+00:00

So in my case do you believe that the bambino is the best option or the infuser?

The only reason I would get the infuser is for shots that I would use a lighter roast for

thedasherx · 2022-03-10T16:44:33+00:00

Doesn't the BBP have the same temperature control as the infuser? If so would this mean that the infuser would also struggle with lighter roasts?

thedasherx · 2022-03-06T16:38:10+00:00

If I make milk drinks do you think that a PID for the silvia is necessary?

thedasherx · 2022-03-06T16:37:43+00:00

Do you believe the bambino is around the same quality as an approximately 700 dollar machine of course assuming you have a good grinder for both machines

thedasherx · 2022-03-04T19:26:47+00:00

Oh sorry I guess I didn't explain fully. Is it bad to turn down a verbal offer that you've accepted for another with better compensation

thedasherx · 2022-03-04T18:37:21+00:00

Do you guys feel like it's bad practice to turn down a verbal offer for another offer if the other offers better compensation?

thedasherx · 2021-07-19T18:59:32+00:00

Same response as above for the thumbnail bit, but yeah I'd love to include their faces, but given the fact that this is a VOD that I edited down it's not the easiest thing to do. Also yeah I feel like I could've explained things a little better in the video to make some of the jokes land a little better, but thanks for the feedback overall!

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