Anyone use a manual espresso maker?

[bfreebern]

I’m really liking the look and simplicity of this maker. I’d love to have the ability to pull a few shots of espresso, when needed.

Anyone have thoughts on something like this?

Flair espresso maker

 

[IngloriousBasterd]

Holy crap $600 for that? Seems like a rip off. Seems cool but I’m out at that price

 

[bfreebern]

Holy crap $600 for that? Seems like a rip off. Seems cool but I’m out at that price

No, they have one for $125.

 

[The Black Cloud]

Lord, like I need another thing to blow money on. I am interested in that Neo model, however. No experience with the brand, however.

 

[Nate1977]

Not sure on lever machines, I have a gaggia classic pro that has treated us well, when I was looking at machines the down side on lever machines for me was they don't have frothers.

 

[jfields]

La Pavoni…..

 

[MilesMingusMonk]

That would buy a lot of Aeropresses….

 

[tomthirtysix]

Make a moka pot with some Bustelo and you'll see through time. At least the first few times you do it.

 

[tone-ny]

Get a Bialetti, you can't beat the price!

 

[tone-ny]

Make a moka pot with some Bustelo and you'll see through time. At least the first few times you do it.

Yes Bustello or Lavazza.

 

[bfreebern]

Make a moka pot with some Bustelo and you'll see through time. At least the first few times you do it.

I have a moka pot and use Bostello, but it always tastes burnt to me and not espresso. I’ve had really good espresso pulls from coffee shops and when they’re good, it’s good. Maybe I just don’t know how to properly use the Moka pot.

 

[bfreebern]

That would buy a lot of Aeropresses….

I love the Aeropresses, when we’re camping or out of the house where I need coffee. I just don’t think of it as an espresso maker.

 

[LarryH]

I've only used this a few times but it does seem to produce foam more consistently with the Aeropress.
Foam thingy

 

[tomthirtysix]

I have a moka pot and use Bostello, but it always tastes burnt to me and not espresso. I’ve had really good espresso pulls from coffee shops and when they’re good, it’s good. Maybe I just don’t know how to properly use the Moka pot.

Yeah, it's not a proper espresso. But I'm running out of room for toys in my kitchen and gotta prioritize. You have to let us know how it is if you pull the trigger.

 

[bfreebern]

Yeah, it's not a proper espresso. But I'm running out of room for toys in my kitchen and gotta prioritize. You have to let us know how it is if you pull the trigger.

Same here. I hate to drop the $$$ on an expensive espresso maker. If I pull the trigger, I’ll definitely post it here.

 

[CgarDan]

Had Gaggia Breva for about 7 years. It broke recently. So I splurged and got this
Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black, EP3241/54 https://a.co/d/6V1IThX

So far really love it

 

[smellysell]

Same here. I hate to drop the $$$ on an expensive espresso maker. If I pull the trigger, I’ll definitely post it here.

Do it

 

[smellysell]

Had Gaggia Breva for about 7 years. It broke recently. So I splurged and got this
Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black, EP3241/54 https://a.co/d/6V1IThX

So far really love it

That looks pretty badass.

 

[CgarDan]

That looks pretty badass.

That milk contraption is so Easy to clean also. That was a huge selling point for me. I know a few people who had that as a built in etc and if it breaks that’s it. This one is easily replaceable

 

[bfreebern]

Had Gaggia Breva for about 7 years. It broke recently. So I splurged and got this
Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black, EP3241/54 https://a.co/d/6V1IThX

So far really love it

Looks nice, just not prepared just yet, to spend that kind of money.