Talk Coffee Blog — 2023-07-23

So I have $XXXX to spend, can you recommend a package for me?

We get asked this question all of the time and it's why it's great to have a chat before you purchase your kit. The thing about real espresso equipment over department store appliances is that you can pretty much guarantee that the coffee will be way, way superior. Another bonus is that if you care for your gear, it is not going to ultimately end up in landfill. You *can* guarantee that the appliances will end their life in a hard-rubbish collection. ## I Have $1k to Spend With this budget, we'd be suggesting that you **hold off on the machine and just purchase a good grinder.** You will need $500 or more to do that. The grinder is not an item you want to economise on - if you load your machine with poorly ground coffee, you can guarantee a poor cup. We are yet to see an appliance grinder capable of delivering high quality espresso. Our advice: **Spend the money!** A great grinder will allow for excellent filter coffee and coffee via other methods while you save for your espresso machi