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Good pair of hiking shoes?

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Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

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Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

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Café quality coffee in a compact footprint.

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For those hoping to make cafe-quality espresso at home while spending as little as possible, the Breville Bambino should be at the top of the list. The Bambino manages to pull espresso and steam milk that belies its small stature and price point &mdash; we had trouble discerning between cappuccinos made with this machine and those made with cafe-quality equipment. It also takes up relatively little counter space and costs nearly half of what many comparably capable espresso machines do. 
However, there is a drawback to the low cost of the Bambino. This machine does not have a built-in coffee grinder, meaning you'll need to purchase a separate one. While that extra cost generally won't wholly bridge the price gap between this and other cafe-worthy machines, it can come close. This machine is a fantastic choice if you already have such a grinder. 
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It'll be a pain in the butt if you don't like the ritual of it. If you don't want manual, it's probably around $600 for true quality espresso with a Breville Bambino and Eureka Notte or Sette 270. That will give you good shots and also has the milk frother if you ever want it. A good chunk of change though

Hi there,

I'm on the hunt for a coffee machine to stop me buying Iced Coffees / Iced Lattes from cafes. Is there a machine y'all could recommend me fit for this purpose?

(don't need milk frothing abilities. Just wanna grind beans, and produce espresso shots to pour cold milk over)

PS: I'm an absolute coffee novice and have no clue what to look for.

<div class="md"><p>Hi there,</p>

<p>I&#39;m on the hunt for a coffee machine to stop me buying Iced Coffees / Iced Lattes from cafes. Is there a machine y&#39;all could recommend me fit for this purpose?</p>

<p>(don&#39;t need milk frothing abilities. Just wanna grind beans, and produce espresso shots to pour cold milk over)</p>

<p>PS: I&#39;m an absolute coffee novice and have no clue what to look for.</p>
</div>

A coffee machine for an iced coffee drinker?

 It's pretty easy after some practice and there's plenty of video tutorials so definitely give it a try. - Big water tank, easy to remove and fill - High clearance lets me easily fit my cup and scales directly under the portafilter - Simple to use. Dials and stuff would be cool but honestly so long as it pumps out adequate pressure and maintains a consistent temperature between shots, being able to monitor those variables is nice but redundant. Use a timer and cheap scales to dial-in shots, then taste, adjust grind/dose as needed, and you're all set

Great espresso and milk steamer; almost nailed it for a home espresso machine

 54mm bottomless portafilter (with non pressurized basket) ~ $60 CDN (Amazon). Normcore Leveling Tamper ~ $60 CDN (Normcore site).

Hey everybody!

I'm looking for some recommendations on a good home espresso machine that isn't going to break the bank... &lt;$1,000 CAD

If you have some experience and are willing to share that would be most excellent! 

\-Long time latte lover, soon to be first time brewer

<div class="md"><p>Hey everybody!</p>

<p>I&#39;m looking for some recommendations on a good home espresso machine that isn&#39;t going to break the bank... &lt;$1,000 CAD</p>

<p>If you have some experience and are willing to share that would be most excellent! </p>

<p>-Long time latte lover, soon to be first time brewer</p>
</div>

Home espresso machine

 Mine works great after a year. My daughter owns one too, and her experience has been the same, although she hasn't had the misfortune of needing a smaller machine for lack of space..

  Here's what the happened with the Breville Bambino. My friend didn't have the right kind of coffee grinder for whole beans, so she bought a few ounces of beans at a Peet's Coffee and asked the barista to grind them to the consistency appropriate for making espresso. She brought it home, and we tried it with the Bambino and---nothing, almost no coffee came out, and what did tasted terrible. Even after making sure NOT to tamp down the coffee in the filter with too much pressure, the Bambino proved INCAPABLE OF 'EXPRESSING' A SINGLE SHOT OF ESPRESSO, GROUND TO ESPRESSO MAKING CONSISTENCY AT A PEET'S COFFEE coffee bean seller

What I don't like about this machine is that it simply will not make a decent cup of espresso--not by my tastes. (Note; the milk frothing tool is, however, great; But froth alone doth not a good cappuccino make.) I honestly don't know whether this is a defect in the individual machine I purchased, but I tend to doubt it: it will simply not generate enough steam pressure to make a decent shot of espresso, of the kind that a bigger, more powerful but even similarly priced machine will be capable of doing. Almost exactly a year ago I bought and ordered a Breville Infuser Espresso Machine (BES840XL/A )

 But having already returned one machine (the pathetic De Longhi Dedica) I simply was too demoralized by the experience, and, so far, my friend and I have simply tried to adapt to the inferior Bambino. Perhaps we'll change our minds, but I honestly suspect that the problem with the Bambino, as probably with the De Longhi Dedica, is that smaller machines simply DO NOT WORK due to a basic design problem: they end up being structurally incapable of generating the kind of steam pressure required. At least, this is what I suspect. Perhaps far more expensive, smaller machines don't have this problem

SMALLER ESPRESSO MAKERS (not costing many hundreds of $) ARE BASICALLY USELESS

 But if you like a great coffee in less than a minute then this device is for you. What ever you choose, make sure it has the heat sink technology this device has. You need a contestant temperature in 3sec , don’t get an older model that you have to wait 15 mins for the machine to heat up.

I got the Bambino plus instead of a grinder/espresso maker combo because I live in a condo and don’t have much room in the kitchen. It heats up in 3 sec which is amazing. Temperature is very consistent and machine produce amazing coffee. The automatic milk frother is great

 You need a contestant temperature in 3sec , don’t get an older model that you have to wait 15 mins for the machine to heat up.

Amazing machine

 That was after it operating presumably all day while I was away before I was able to notice it though.  Only two things keep me from giving this one star. The features and the fact that it does, in fact, make a decent espresso- when it works. The automatic steam wand is excellent for beginners, but you will soon be left wanting to be more involved in that process

 The features and the fact that it does, in fact, make a decent espresso- when it works. The automatic steam wand is excellent for beginners, but you will soon be left wanting to be more involved in that process. The machine also is ready to brew remarkably fast. But these features are meaningless if I can't use them because the machine is broken

Good features, shoddy construction, horrible support.

 The machine itself is stainless steel, solidly constructed, and the portafilter is heavy-duty. The frothing tube is self-cleaning which is ingenious. You can definitely find a less expensive unit, but you'll be compromising in key performance and construction areas, something I just wasn't willing to do. So, if you're looking for an aesthetically attractive, small-footprint, well-constructed machine that is simple to use and creates exceptional Espresso and Cappuccino, you will be truly pleased with this unit

 First, the way it was packaged was intelligent and simple. The manual is similarly thoughtful in its layout and one can immediately discern that it was written by someone whose first language is English. E.g

 Everything else is as intuitive as one would hope for. And, critically, as you can see from this photo, the one-shot creates superb crema and a rich, hot, cup of Espresso in just seconds. The machine itself is stainless steel, solidly constructed, and the portafilter is heavy-duty. The frothing tube is self-cleaning which is ingenious

 You can definitely find a less expensive unit, but you'll be compromising in key performance and construction areas, something I just wasn't willing to do. So, if you're looking for an aesthetically attractive, small-footprint, well-constructed machine that is simple to use and creates exceptional Espresso and Cappuccino, you will be truly pleased with this unit.

Superb expresso-cappuccino maker.

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  Boil water. Grind your beans. Put the brewing canister in a cup or bowl and pour your boiling water over it until it's submerged. Heat your brew water to your desired temperature

Works Well, but Prepare For Heartache

 Hope that made sense. If you are trying to get the plunger(don't know what they call it) out right after your first shot, you will find that you will need to run the unit (portifilter) under cold water. The heat really locks the plunger in the portifilter or whatever you call that thing. The cold water trick works but you will need to reheat it again before you make your next shot to get the best results

 It is good quality components except for the filter cap, but it too is metal so they clean up easily. The unit can walk on you as you press down. I have found that I can hold the unit with my left on the counter ring while I press down the lever. If the grind is too fine it is really rough to push the lever down so find the sweet spot in your grind that gives you the creme and yet does not take a Cross-Fit workout to get your espresso

 I have found that I can hold the unit with my left on the counter ring while I press down the lever. If the grind is too fine it is really rough to push the lever down so find the sweet spot in your grind that gives you the creme and yet does not take a Cross-Fit workout to get your espresso. If you are new to this like me don't try and pack the Portifilter, I think that is what it is called, compressed to the top. Half to a third works great

Newbie espresso maker review

 Removing the piston can be difficult as it binds due to expansion). The ability to make more than one shot or a long pull requires removal of group, cooling enough to handle, pulling the piston out then resetting on machine (no long pulls). Also found that packing and reassembly causes the parts to start being loose.  Brewing: getting the bring just right for this machine takes time and still difficult to get a consistent drama (using sane grind as other machines that give consistent drama)

 Also found that packing and reassembly causes the parts to start being loose.  Brewing: getting the bring just right for this machine takes time and still difficult to get a consistent drama (using sane grind as other machines that give consistent drama). If the grid is right three mental press of 25 - 40 seconds creates a decent amount if pressure. Practice

Interesting concept with some drawbacks.

 And, yes, you can spend more and get even better options. I was trying to keep my total buy-in at less than a $700 Breville automatic machine was going to cost for an entry-level go.  So we're at about $450 with a grinder and the machine. Add $20 for a knockbox so you don't damage your portafilter and you're at $470

 (Yes, you could argue that fresh roasted beans are more important, but if the're not ground right, they're not gonna work.)  So, make sure you have a grinder that will work. I thought I did. I had a burr grinder that did a really nice job for my coffee applications to date

  So we're at about $450 with a grinder and the machine. Add $20 for a knockbox so you don't damage your portafilter and you're at $470. I'm going to assume you already have a good electric gooseneck kettle if you're looking at this option. If not, add about $60 -- you can go a little less or a little more

) It works like a charm. I found a grind setting of about 12 to be perfect for use with the Flair Signature. You might have to adjust that depending on your taste. But this model gave me the settings I need to dial in a great grind

 You might have to adjust that depending on your taste. But this model gave me the settings I need to dial in a great grind. And, yes, you can spend more and get even better options. I was trying to keep my total buy-in at less than a $700 Breville automatic machine was going to cost for an entry-level go

Great espresso, but do your research

I ordered the Flair espresso maker package with two brewing heads. That is so I can pull two shots consecutively without needing to disassemble the hot brewing head for the second shot. On first impression as I assembled the machine it felt to the touch that it is a well-made product with quality solid construction. After I assembled the maker and pulled the first shot the taste was definitely good

 On first impression as I assembled the machine it felt to the touch that it is a well-made product with quality solid construction. After I assembled the maker and pulled the first shot the taste was definitely good. I did not get as much crema as at Starbucks, but the blame most likely rests with my home quality burr grinder. Although the maker is of cleaver design, I find that to brew one or two espresso cups that there is too much “fiddling”

  All n’all expect a fair amount of ‘labor of love’ before and after you pull that espresso shot. It’s not a quick and easy morning ‘grab-a-shot’ before heading to work.

Good Shot, But........

  What i dont like: the plastic piston- i think flair should give their costumers a plastic free espresso and by that i mean that hot water flow through stainless all the way.I know its a food grade material but its still a big minus for me. You can buy the stainless piston and the plastic gauge but the plastic gauge adapter will still get in touch with hot water during the brewing so its not an upgrade for me.  Its important to say that flair's customer service answered me very quickly and honestly about why they discontinued the stainless piston that was once included

I like it

So my flair signature came today. My overall impressions.. starting with the most important, does it make espresso? Yes

 Now, I suppose I need to acquire a manual grinder as my other option is to pre-grind beans and place them in Ziploc bags. I don't think I like the latter option. If anyone is considering the flair for a portable solution, I can definitely recommend that you do so. However, I would splurge the extra dollars for a signature or Pro series as you get the pressure gauge which I think is critical

. starting with the most important, does it make espresso? Yes. Absolutely. Overall design

Does what it's supposed to

 The users STRONGLY advise preheating the portafilter, so thats a process too. It also takes a non-trivial amount of strength to get the full 7-9 bars of pressure.  Of course it has no steamer, so you have to have an alternative way of making frothed milk for a cappuccino or latte. I use a kind of modified french press frother

  Of course it has no steamer, so you have to have an alternative way of making frothed milk for a cappuccino or latte. I use a kind of modified french press frother.  Finally, the base set has a single shot portafilter, and I wanted large shots, like a doppio. So I ended up by springing another 150 for a different portafilter head (the pro2), and I was a bit miffed that the new one did not come with a tamper

Breville Bambino vs Flair 58 Manual Espresso Maker

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