gaggiuino

Perhaps consider other options which don't require large force. I'm currently running a normal aeropress, from before the VC buyout, with a Fellow Prismo + paper filter, and i'm getting results which I'm very happy with. I use my forearm to press rather than hands. I've been happy enough i've avoided building a Gagguino[1], which I'm a super big fan of despite my distaste for vibratory pumps. For no heater or lever, this compares relatively poorly to a Flair[2] in my eyes. I've found all this coffee stuff to be highly available used at a discount all along the Atlantic coast US. [1] https://github.com/Zer0-bit/gaggiuino [2] https://flairespresso.com/product/flair-58/

I'm looking specifically for comments involving GCP and Silvias as I struggle to see a better option for us 'hackers.' Posting a separate comment about the Gagguino project [1] unless I find one. Would be happy to hear of a better path to Decent-level performance. [1]: https://github.com/Zer0-bit/gaggiuino

I haven't owned a drip machine in over a decade. Moka pots are probably my favorite quick coffee, and french press is easy. Both are easier to clean. However last year I got a Gaggia espresso machine, and espresso is a whole other world of complexity. My Gaggia only has the pressure mod, but I did plan to add a PID to it. It's still simple, turn on and let it get hot, then I usually do long pulls for like 40-50 seconds on a double shot portafilter. But there are other espresso machines with more electronics that feel desirable. Of course I chose getting a Gaggia by going to Github and seeing which espresso machines are developer friendly. :) https://github.com/Zer0-bit/gaggiuino However I just make coffee for myself. Maybe a Keurig is easier if you have guests. It seems most of the people I know who have it, have it for that reason