I’m currently brewing in an Aeropress, and considering one of the lower end espresso machines.
But based on a few comments from James Hoffmann about him drinking filter coffee at home, I’m wondering if an espresso machine is something that people end up using every day, or if people are brewing with simpler methods and just making espressos when they’ve got time on the weekend or people over?
What’s your experience, did you buy a machine and it mostly just takes up counter space, or is it a daily source of joy?
I have the Tecnosystem Magic 108 for Espresso and use it daily, it’s great. I’m using a hand grinder from Hario though, so it does take 7-8 min from start to finish, time I don’t always have. Especially not for entertaining guests.
So as a second choice I also bought a DeLonghi Magnifica S that makes pretty decent Espresso, all things considered, once you’ve set the grind size and coffee volume accordingly (as best as can do with the 2 dials).