this is one of the best investments I've ever made. It saves so much money on going to get coffee everyday and tastes so much better. It may look like a very complicated process but once you get it nailed down it will become your new favorite hobby.
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the necessities
accessories
the necessities
it is a big investment but so worth it
perfect starter espresso machine. Has auto steam if you prefer that.
Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine
The grind is the most important part of making good espresso so it is worth the investment. I recommend buying the grinder separate opposed to an espresso machine with attached grinder.
Fellow Opus Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
you'll need a coffee scale to get accurate measurements. This one weighs and times your shot.
Rechargeable Coffee Scale with Timer
This will be where you prep you shot. Sits on the lip of your counter and looks sleek.
Espresso Tamping Mat
This will give you a perfect tamp every time
Spring-loaded Tamper
the bottomless portafilter allows you to evaluate if your shot is pulling correctly and helps you adjust your prep accordingly. It also is an easier clean up and easy to tamp on the silicon tamping mat
58mm Bottomless Portafilter
This will level your beans after using the distribution tool
Espresso Coffee Leveler Tool
this is necessary to get a perfect shot. It gets all the clumps out of the grind and evenly distributes
WDT Distribution Tool
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this is how you will get your grounds from the grinder to the portafilter and use the distributer without making a mess.
Magnetic Dosing Funnel
accessories
makes pouring your shot so much easier and also measures the output
Espresso Shot Glass with V-Shaped Mouth
You're going to want this to keep your beans fresh after opening the bag. The fresher the better. Always buy local beans with the freshest roast date when possible
Stainless Steel Coffee Canister
measure your beans in this cup and spray them to reduce static in the grinder