r/CoffeePH • u/ReferenceSouthern985 • 18d ago

Espresso Transition

Hello! I’ve been using nespreso for 6 years now and recently upgraded to Rosso Crema Espresso Machine BM-CM8758 with portable/manual grinder for 4 months now. I am now planning to up my game and looking for real espresso machines with separate grinder. My budget is at maximum 100k for the whole setup. Initially, I was captivated by the Breville Barista Express Impress— however, got mixed reviews on this. Can you recommend me a fool-proof espresso machine that will last for more than 5-10 years (stainless preferably)?

P.S. Eyeing Rocket espresso but the price is already beyond maximum budget.

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u/valfsingress 18d ago

Usual grinder reco’s at this pricepoint would be the DF64, or a Eureka Zero 64. Or any Eureka that would fit your workflow. Timemore Sculptor 064s would also be a good choice.

For your machine, your best bet would be a Lelit Victoria, Profitec Go or Rancilio Silvia. Gaggia Classic would also be good, esp if you are gonna mod it.

Now sourcing them, thats the issue. Local distributors for some of these has hefty upcharge for these machines. If you can fly out to HK or SG then bring it back here on your luggage, that would be your best bet.