Need Advice from Coffee Addicts...

[drebelo]

Hi, it is a wonderful surprise to know that there is a forum about coffeee. I am Brazilian and expect a lot from my coffee. My husband is American and loves coffee too.

We want to buy a new, good, GREAT coffee machine. I love espresso but he prefers regular coffee. We are just 2 in the house so something small, for a couple is all we need.

Questions:

1-Is there a good machine in the market that can make BOTH, regular and espresso coffee?

2- If not, what brand for coffee machine do you recommend?

3- What about a brand for espresso?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

drebelo

 

[La Crema Coffee]

I rcomend Milita (sp) coffee maker.

 

[drebelo]

thank you -

Is Milita a regular coffee machine or espresso machine?

Is it an American brand?

Thanks!

 

[topher]

here is the machine I have for home..
http://www.wholelattelove.com/Saeco/aroma_black.cfm
has awesome crema
for regular coffee I suggest...
http://www.bodumusa.com/shop/line.a...SLT=&mscssid=05GEHETEJXX58JJE2VK7RPN6DFM87H34
I do not like the machines that are all in one...they seem to lack power...well hope this helps! :wink:

 

[likemhot]

a lot of the more expensive espresso machines will have a by-pass doser. It allows any type of coffee to be made, and will by-pass the beans that have already been loaded in the machine. It is commonly used for the decaf coffee drinkers. I use a jura x 70 machine, i've been very happy with it's performance.

 

[derevaun]

To my knowledge, the best home machines are made by Technivorm. Unlike most drip machines, they heat the water to the ideal temperature, 200 degrees. They run about $190.