There seem to be a lot of Aeropress users on here so thought I’d post this- https://aeropress.com/championships/wac-recipes/

I rarely use the Aeropress but I have the UK champion’s recipe and method a go and it gave a noticeably more complex result.

Depends how much you want to spend really. The Sage Barista Express is what I have, does everything I could need. They have a built in grinder and come with absolutely everything you need. For the money they are considered the best, the next step after that unfortunately is £2000 for a La Marzocco or a Decent Espresso Machine

https://www.johnlewis.com/sage-barista-express-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-with-milk-jug-stainless-steel/p3495241?sku=234865235&colour;=Stainless+Steel&s;_ppc=2dx92700053277635607&tmad;=c&tmcampid;=2&gclid;=Cj0KCQjwoPL2BRDxARIsAEMm9y-qQveICBtdd3Hc_adfPYE8Un7cUD9CnP65A6KcI3iF3wbVI6OAFKkaAs5lEALw_wcB&gclsrc;=aw.ds

They are around £550 new but you can get one used for 3-400 on eBay, (even less if your lucky, some go for £200)

You don't even need to spend that much (particularly if you're using pre-ground coffee). Bought a 90 quid De'Longhi 4 years ago with a milk frother and it's still going strong. This one but they don't make it any more. Their latest equivalent ones are around £140 to £190.

This is the one I have but in black. Did a bit of research before buying and I think most have the same internals and you’re then just paying extra for looks. Used it every day for a couple of years and would now like an upgrade but doesn’t seem worth it unless paying a couple of hundred more

I’d also say it’s really good - can’t be arsed with grinding (but can if you want) so buy pre ground and it ends up better than most places (unless going to a high end decent place)

Thought the Origin Coffee was lovely. Ordered a couple of bags today, so hopefully come by next week.

What scale?

Found a good deal on the Sage Bambino Plus in the end at £229 brand new - so I’ve bought that.
On the lookout for a decent burr grinder now - any recommendations for one under £50ish?

Noticing this more. Maybe not nespresso but deffo automated machines…and for high volume places I’m not sure I blame them really but does take something special out of it. But I’d imagine the job would suck if you’re working in Costa or somewhere and having to steam milk all day….not the same for proper nice places.

As someone mentioned earlier, the cost of an espresso-capable grinder will far outweigh the cost of your coffee machine. You will need something that produces consistent, fine grounds.

Where did you find it for £229 looking for one too