r/Coffee_Machines

Recommendations for beginner- [$500 CAD]

Hi just a new beginner here starting out. I saw some videos on youtube and got even confused, was really going for Bambino plus and the breville doser pro. I saw some raving reviews of gemilai owl also.

If someone can recommend the a setup that’s good enough for a home and can make a quick cup of coffee in early morning.
Budget for machine is around $500 CAD.

I am also getting an offer of bambino plus used 4-5 times for $360 is that good?

u/MaximumSpecialist292 — 10 days ago

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Thinking about getting the Cuisinart Grind and Brew for my Aunt.

My aunt is a very particular woman when it comes to her kitchenware, especially her coffee makers. She's expressed wanting a coffee maker with a built in grinder for a while now, so I'm thinking of getting her one for Christmas.

I've seen a lot of mixed reviews about Cuisinart, so I wanted to consult some people who are way more equipped than I am LOL. As I said, she's a very particular and PICKY woman. I know even if the machine is the most efficient, if it's ugly or cheap looking, she won't want it. And I know if I buy her a 500 dollar machine she'll find out, flip out on me and demand I return it or it'll sit in a box dusting. So my question is should I get her the Cuisinart Grind and Brew or is there a better alternative option?

u/yaz_yaz_yaz — 11 days ago

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Best Anti-Static Upgrade over Capresso Infinity for French Press?

So I've been using a Capresso Infinity for about a dozen years. I exclusively use it for French press. It does a pretty good job on grind size with just a little dust. I've used the comparably priced Oxo burr grinder and I definitely prefer my results with the Capresso Infinity. My only real complaint is static. Yeah, I know I can do the wet spoon trick or whatever but it's 2026 and anti-static technology is a thing. I'd love to find something similar with anti-static that will last even half as long as my trusty Capresso Infinity.

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u/ChronovoreEDC — 11 days ago

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Help me decide reddit - budget coffee makers that actually heat up water to SCA levels - Zojirushi Dome Brew Classic Coffee Maker EC-EJC120 ($116CAD) or Ninja 12-Cup CE250C ($80CAD)

Looking for a budget friendly coffee brewer that actually heats up the water to near SCA levels. From reading around it seems Zojirushi EC-EJC120 and the Ninja CE250C both attempt to do exactly that, and can produce better coffee than my current MrCoffee machine. Invested in a grinder already, the Baratza Encore.

Another more expensive option is the OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker for $200 CAD from Costco.

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u/DarkGulrak — 10 days ago

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Bosch 800

Hey friends! I started with a Keurig and then upgraded to a Nespresso recently. One thing that I have found with the Nespresso is that the pods can get pretty expensive. I wanted to get a Jura E8 or S8 but my wife suggested that we don’t spend that type of money on a coffee machine. I was looking into alternatives and Costco recently put up a sale on the Bosch 800 for $1200. I wanted to see if anyone had experience with it. Are there any pros and cons as far as the machine and the value? Does it work well and produce good coffee? Are there better alternatives for that amount of money? I typically just drink regular coffee or espresso. My Wife does too, but I know given the option, should go crazy with all of the different types of coffee. I would like to keep the budget around $1000 and I am in Georgia USA.

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u/ImaginaryEcho3547 — 10 days ago

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HELP ME BREW COFFEE!!!!!!

I recently the Coffeeza Finero Mini coffee machine, but I am having some trouble getting it to work properly.

I am using ground coffee from Hunkal Estate, specifically their Aranya Gold 100% Arabica. Whenever I press or double press the button, the machine runs for about 3 to 4 seconds, extracts a tiny bit of coffee, and then just stops.

I have tried reducing the amount of coffee slightly (though I don't measure it exactly), and I add about 50 to 60 ML of water. The machine is fully charged, but the issue persists.

I really need some help figuring this out. Should I try a different coffee blend, or is there something else I might be doing wrong? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

u/SoupFormer6365 — 10 days ago

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My Old Dream

When I was young my Uncle used to make his cappuccinos in a machine like that, I grew up dreaming of one of these, today I saw one for sale, tried to buy it, but unfortunately it was sold... I do believe there will be another opportunity.

u/Grump-easy-going — 11 days ago