New coffee machine

[tjiPPi]

Maybe something like this:
https://www.takealot.com/gaggia-classic-ss-coffee-machine-grey/PLID51986427

Thanks, I will take a look.

 

[quovadis]

My next coffee machine will undoubtedly be a Jura. Seriously good coffee. Now I just need my Delonghi to be unserviceable/repairable.

 

[msquared]

My next coffee machine will undoubtedly be a Jura. Seriously good coffee. Now I just need my Delonghi to be unserviceable/repairable.

Can't go wrong with a Jura. Had a Impressa F70 and then upgraded to a C9. Built to last and it pays itself off.

 

[msquared]

Bit of a resurrection, but I'm looking at getting a coffee machine as well for home use.
It will mostly be used on the weekends for a couple of cups (2 to 4) per day.

I would like to get a manual machine but I have no idea which manufacturers to avoid.
My budget is around R5k to R6k.

Which machine would you recommend?

Are you dead set on a new one? Jura's second hands are very solid and are in your budget range. Especially the ones that have been regularly serviced. The Impressa F50, F70 second hands sell for R5k to R8k.

 

[tjiPPi]

Are you dead set on a new one? Jura's second hands are very solid and are in your budget range. Especially the ones that have been regularly serviced. The Impressa F50, F70 second hands sell for R5k to R8k.

I do prefer a new machine, but I will definitely add them to the list, thanks.

 

[P924]

Maybe something like this:
https://www.takealot.com/gaggia-classic-ss-coffee-machine-grey/PLID51986427

There is really no better option than this if you want the best coffee (in terms of cost/performance). Jura machines are very convenient, but the Gaggia is capable of producing a much better cup. (of course you also need a proper grinder)

 

[tjiPPi]

After a lot of reading up on the machines I think the Gaggia classic is the one to get.
I had a look at the grinders as well, but I'm not sure what to get. It seems like the anything below R3k is not really good enough for an espresso machine...
I saw a Graef grinder CM702 for about R2.9k and a Graef CM800 for R3.8k.

Are there any other that I need to have a look at?

 

[backstreetboy]

My next coffee machine will undoubtedly be a Jura. Seriously good coffee. Now I just need my Delonghi to be unserviceable/repairable.

Nothing wrong with Delonghi. Gives me a great cuppa every time.

 

[quovadis]

Nothing wrong with Delonghi. Gives me a great cuppa every time.

I used to think that too

 

[backstreetboy]

I used to think that too

We have a Jura at work. Not worth it for the price premium or to buy second hand.

 

[backstreetboy]

After a lot of reading up on the machines I think the Gaggia classic is the one to get.
I had a look at the grinders as well, but I'm not sure what to get. It seems like the anything below R3k is not really good enough for an espresso machine...
I saw a Graef grinder CM702 for about R2.9k and a Graef CM800 for R3.8k.

Are there any other that I need to have a look at?

https://www.takealot.com/delonghi-magnifica-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-esam4500/PLID17259111 on daily steal and grab some https://www.takealot.com/delonghi-500ml-ecodecalk-descaler-5513296041/PLID28004131 and https://www.takealot.com/delonghi-double-wall-thermo-latte-glasses/PLID17259135 for cheap aswell.