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do I finally buy the breville espresso machine I’ve been eyeing for years even tho I just dropped $$$ on tattoos

someone decide for me please 😊

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the barista express, I really want one with the grinder + frother all in one machine 

any suggestions?

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you + my other coffee aficionado friends have all recommended separate machines…

I may have to rethink the counter space I’m dedicating, or figure out a little raised shelf setup hmm

I think the next level up has a separate boiler for steaming and espresso; so theoretically better for frothing milk as you're not dependent on the boiler coming back up to temp after pulling your shot. 

The built in grinder is nice, but typically better to upgrade grinders to enhance your experience. 

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have you had any problems with water spitting out when you froth? I’ve had a few folks tell me that breville machines have this problem!

I’ve owned it for about 5 years now. Great for confined spaces. My NYC kitchen countertops have thanked me for this purchase

ah that is actually a really good point that I didn’t think of lol 

I would be so mad if one part broke and it costs hundreds to fix it 🥲

ah I was gonna suggest getting grinder and machine separately - that way if one breaks or you want to upgrade you can do so independently!

I've had the barista pro for almost a year now - zero problems and makes a great espresso 👌