For the record: you don't need a lot of these expensive tools to make a good espresso. I use a ~$200 espresso machine (but my previous $~100 one worked nearly just as well, I just like how nicely the better one steams milk) and a $20 grinder, normal tamper. I don't have a metal filter, and you can even use pre-ground espresso for an easy cup (although freshly ground is definitely better, you can use a wet finger instead of a sprayer in the vid). Don't feel like it's impossible to get into, as you can ease your way into a lot of these tools over time if you feel like it and really enjoy being your own barista. Hope that helps :)!
I have seen more people using machines like the Breville barista express or other machines similar to it that have a 54mm portafilter, so imo i think that more tools for them should be made. Tools like the Autocomb or other needle wdt tools for the 54mm portafilter would be awesome.
I want to get into espresso making but I'll never know what my espressos would taste like and I'll just hand them out to friends and family and see what they say over a long period of time.
I would advice for you to visit famous coffee shops and order an espresso shot. Just so you can have a guide when you start making yours how it should taste.
Its like, boiling and roasting a potato of the same variety will give a very different result. But if you roast two different types of potatoes, they will be fairly similar
Hi Rayn I love your videos, I just got a second hand breville but I don't have a tamper and can't get one with my budget and don't know what to do plz help
It's an acquired taste. No matter how good a barista makes it for u, the initial bitter/sour taste will be noticeable. But the flavour of the beans will impress u. And when u get the hang of it you will NEVER go back to those instant coffee. It's day & night difference. Try it, u will like it.
