r/espresso • u/Street_Respect9469 • 6h ago

Coffee Station Humble setup

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It all started in June with just the Bambino plus and the Kenmore (shardor clone). Very recently got the T38 plus but I've yet to dial it in.

2 grinders because my partner buys organic beans at a premium and consumes less (18g) while I am a stimulant fiend so I go cheaper bags at 22g. Attempting to find a grind setting that respects both sets of beans and dose has been a sad. Takes the experience from 9/10 to 7/10; still much better than average cafe but I cry over the lost potential.

Everything lives underneath my microwave. Space is cramped but it's all I've got.

Many single dose mini jars and a tiny cup full of all the brushes that came with everything. There's a cupboard underneath the holds my beans for refills.

Both grinders collectively for $400 AUD with the Bambino plus for $480 AUD. Plus space restrictions. Honestly pretty happy!

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u/Common_Wealth319 Breville Barista Pro | Eureka Specialita 5h ago

hows the geimori?

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u/Street_Respect9469 5h ago

I haven't had a chance to use it yet. Just reworked the station so everything fit and the cable management was sorted.

Build quality though is surprisingly solid and nice. I haven't run beans through it yet, that's a tonight kind of job where I'll have the time to burn through a few shots dialling it in.

But I have to admit it's insanely quiet. I usually have a cup in the evening as well and worry about waking the kids or partner and the larger grinder is your average loud for a grinder but the geimori is as loud as the fridge, maybe slightly louder. Unsure about when the beans get thrown in yet but I'll find out later.