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Originally Posted by spuggy
I've used a spice grinder and multiple cheap ($40-120) espresso machines. I smoke - and even I can tell the difference between pre-ground and fresh ground coffee...
Espresso tastes exactly the same out of any of them to me; only difference is the longevity of the units. But the current $40 Mr Coffee design has lasted the longest (4 years of daily use, no issues).
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using a spice grinder on the beans, i would expect any espresso machine ($40 or $2000) to product the same product.
for the OP, imo the keys to good espresso are a decent machine, a good grinder and fresh beans. if you're only going to have a shot or two every other weekend, try something like the nespresso machine. it won't produce shots nearly like what you can make with beans and a grinder, but you won't have to worry about having fresh beans on hand all the time.
i probably average a double or quad on the way in to work and one or two more doubles during the day. doesn't mean i know how to make great espresso, but i drink it in quantity.
