Greeting everyone. For the last few years my wife and I have been in the military and living in Germany. Out of convenience we have been using a pod coffee maching, namely, the European version of the Senseo. The coffee is sub-par, but these machines are extremely popular over here and the pod selection can be overwhelming in some stores, so the machine was well suited for our lifestyle.
Anyway..... The machine has been uncooperative lately, although still usable, but we are headed back to the states soon, and the unit is a 220v, so rather than fix it, we decided to get something new. We have a Zojirushi Zucco that we use when a fresh cup of coffee sounds appealing. However, I grind my own beans for the drip and it can be time consuming since I am using a Hario Skerton hand grinder, too time consuming for daily use. I used to roast my own beans, but I live in an apartment here and I doubt the neighbors would appreciate me roasting beans on the porch.
So to replace the senseo and get decent coffee I need to purchase a new auto-grinder which is why I am considering just spending a bit more money and getting an auto-espresso. But i have a few questions.....
Can an automatic espresso replace a drip for the morning cup?
Espresso uses less beans per cup, correct? (this would help convince the wife it is cost efficient).
Are there pros/cons of having an auto espresso over a drip?
I am trying to research drip vs espresso online, but I think I am confusing myself more. My wife said she just wants a darn good cup of something in the morning, so she's no help.
I don't want to keep using pods when we come back to the states, i prefer freshness over convenience as long as it is feasible.
Thank you in advance for your help.
P.S. I also have a Moka pot, a Chemex, and a french press, but find myself not using them, mornings here tend to be hectic with getting the kids off to school and everyone out to work.
Anyway..... The machine has been uncooperative lately, although still usable, but we are headed back to the states soon, and the unit is a 220v, so rather than fix it, we decided to get something new. We have a Zojirushi Zucco that we use when a fresh cup of coffee sounds appealing. However, I grind my own beans for the drip and it can be time consuming since I am using a Hario Skerton hand grinder, too time consuming for daily use. I used to roast my own beans, but I live in an apartment here and I doubt the neighbors would appreciate me roasting beans on the porch.
So to replace the senseo and get decent coffee I need to purchase a new auto-grinder which is why I am considering just spending a bit more money and getting an auto-espresso. But i have a few questions.....
Can an automatic espresso replace a drip for the morning cup?
Espresso uses less beans per cup, correct? (this would help convince the wife it is cost efficient).
Are there pros/cons of having an auto espresso over a drip?
I am trying to research drip vs espresso online, but I think I am confusing myself more. My wife said she just wants a darn good cup of something in the morning, so she's no help.
I don't want to keep using pods when we come back to the states, i prefer freshness over convenience as long as it is feasible.
Thank you in advance for your help.
P.S. I also have a Moka pot, a Chemex, and a french press, but find myself not using them, mornings here tend to be hectic with getting the kids off to school and everyone out to work.
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