[Christien]

We just use a cheapo braun or whatever brand, probably from sears. The kind with the plastic lid, put the beans on, replace the lid, hold the button down until it's ground how you want. The trick is to know when to stop grinding. It took a few tries to get it right, but that was it. I've been using it now for probably 10 years and everyone I make lattes for agrees they're the best. And we don't have a fancy espresso machine either, just a $250 unit, again probably from sears. I think it's much more about the ingredients and technique than the equipment. We do buy very good beans - $16/pound.