Whether it's your first purchase, a replacement, or simply the desire to get rid of pods and capsules, this is a question many coffee lovers ask themselves. Since it's difficult to give a simple answer, we've decided to create a simplified diagram. And before we get to this diagram, we'd like to clarify a few points:
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As you can see, our recommendation is to always have a coffee grinder at home , whether it's integrated into your coffee machine, electric, or manual. You can always buy pre-ground coffee, but you risk not fully appreciating the original aromas. To use a wine analogy, it would be like tasting a bottle that's been open for a week: probably drinkable, but far from what the producer intended.
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If, like us, you also enjoy light coffees (filter coffee type) For strong coffees (like espresso), you'll unfortunately need to equip yourself with both filter coffee and espresso machines. To our knowledge, there isn't a truly high-quality "combination" machine for home use. However, you can make very good quality lungos on an espresso machine when you top it up with water at the right temperature. There are also filter methods that can be quite versatile, such as the Aeropress or the French press.
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If your tastes extend beyond coffees of varying strengths, and you also enjoy milk-based drinks, then you should consider an espresso machine, either manual or automatic. There's a significant difference between machines and their steam wands, which will determine whether or not you can create latte art. In this case, feel free to ask us for advice directly; we may write a full article on the subject in the future, but until then, we remain at your disposal.
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We've tried to provide a budget guideline for each coffee solution, but within the same product category, you'll naturally find a wide range of prices. Feel free to contact us directly for advice; we'll be happy to help, whether we sell the equipment or not.
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