Mark70

Would the be Davecuk ? Does Dave work there?

Thanks for everyone’s responses. Think I am almost there with a decision. Probably go for a Mara and enjoy the learning curve. Going to have a trip to Bella Barista but as it’s a 240 mile round trip I won’t get there till next month and will have to hope they still have one in stock I will post up when I start using it and I am sure there will be plenty of questions Many thanks

Hi I don’t have a grinder but would pair either machine with a Minion Specialita which seems to be a popular combination Thanks Mark

Ok. Started looking to upgrade from my Nespresso machine and have just about settled on a Gaggia Classic PID’d However I like milky drinks and need to produce 2 in reasonable time and think this may be an issue on the Classic So I have now found the Mara. Read the reviews and am considering going down this route would it be too big a step up and am I better going the Classic first and upgrading later

Just seen this thread. I run a Roccbox which I love. Only problem I cannot eat pizza out now as it’s rare to get one as good as home made.

Would love to but Bella Barista don’t stock it. Sounds like I need to avoid though from your and the following post thanks

Anyone got experience of the Diana? Looking for something mainly to make a couple of milky drinks morning and evening but also espresso Also the only supplier I can find is Caffe Italia. Anyone any experienced buying from this company. Looks like machines are ordered in UK but direct shipped Thanks

That’s really interesting and something I had not thought about. Need to have a rethink and decide what I really need

Thanks Aris. Good advise. Seems I’m on the right lines. I’ll go and have a look at the Gaggia and see it working before I pull the trigger Seems I’m on the right lines. I will have a look at the Niche cheers

Thanks. Useful to rebase my expectations.

Michael i will consider anything that gives the best results. Gaggia UK are local to me and I think they get refurbs through. I will check with them

Looks like I’m too ambitious wanting two milk drinks in a row. How long do you think it would take to make two lattes on the Gaggia. I know it’s not the same but it takes ma about three to four mins on my Nespresso

Aris P Sorry. I like espresso and most milk based drinks especially flat whites. I like a mid roast if that’s the right term. big fan of Mancoco Espresso blend in a cafetière as an example Of the coffee I drink outside using the Nespresso Priorities easy to use as a beginner, not too big a footprint on the kitchen side Able to produce two double shot Lattees without having to wait for boiler to reheat Budget say around £1000 including a grinder Hope that helps

Hi. Been lurking a few weeks Looking to upgrade from a Nespresso machine and have virtually decided to go for a Gaggia Classic 2019 and a Eureka Minion Grinder If I was to push the boat out what would be the next level espresso machine to pair with the Minion. Also should I look to get the next level up as a beginner it’s easy to see what the entry level machines are but not so the mid level Many thanks