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    Ugh, why do I feel like I'm going to end up with a conventional $2k espresso machine... Here I was thinking the grinder is the most important investment and I can get by with the Bambino. That said, even the Niche produces odd grinds, like moist sand. Not those beautiful salt-like grinds that...
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    Also, any guess to why the coffee is so clumpy and moist?
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    How much would you lower the dose? 1-2g? Strange thing is everyone says how this basket fits 18g, I have no clue how that's remotely possible. That said, when I lower the dose, I'm back to spraying again. It's like I can't win, sigh.
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    Ok folks, I took some videos. Please go easy on me :)
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    That interesting, I'm definitely tapping multiple times since I have a hard time getting everything leveled with a single tap. Why just a single tap? I'm struggling with the whole tapping thing in general...Even just tapping the side of the PF, either I tap too weakly and the coffee barely...
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    sigh, so I bought fresh roasted beans from a local shop that's presumably one of the best in the country, and I'm still getting channeling and incredibly sour coffee. Do you guys know anyone who might be offer virtual 1:1 consultations?
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    I don't even need to wait until the coffee starts coming out. I can see a circular imprint on the puck before I insert the portafilter into the machine. Makes me wonder if this "combo" is really just an expensive palm tamp since the distribution side is useless.
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    I've got exactly the same one! It's interesting because after distribution there's nothing to tamp :)
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    I'm actually from the US, but I've just ordered a bag of fresh beans from a local roaster and will give that a shot. It does, why do you ask? Will try that. I seriously have no idea how folks fit 18g in that basket.
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    Need to make one amendment which is I probably timed the coffee incorrectly. It is closer to 20 seconds, so I assume maybe I should go even finer on the Niche?
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    Thanks to suggestions on this forum, I finally purchased a Sage Bambino Plus and a Niche grinder combo. I realized it'd take me some time to master it, so I didn't want to jump for the "expensive" beans and instead went with a Lavazza Super Crema. They're quite "stale", that is, manufactured...
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    I just realized, wouldn't the 54mm portafilter be a pain in the butt to use with the niche grinder?
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    Bummer that it only comes with a dual wall basket. I'm going to guess that you guys recommend I pick up at 2 cup, single wall basket correct?
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    Ok final question, I hope :) Bambino or Bambino Plus?
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    Hmm, i just realized, perhaps I can make some room for the DB if it can also be used for tea? How much hot water can it put out?
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    I was considering that one...but I have very limited counterspace. So that machine + grinder is stretching it... It also doesn't have that automatic milk frothing feature. Do you feel it's worth the extra $1k over the Bambino Plus? Is the advantage primarily being able to froth milk and pull a...
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    So the issue I have is not so much with budget. I showed my wife the Lelit Elzabeth and she did not approve :( Second issue is the start up time on "traditional" boilers. I don't really want to plan ahead when I want to drink coffee. So the 3 second heat up on the Breville sounds enticing...
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    Ok so just to wrap up: Bambino Plus + Niche grinder = noticeably better than Nespresso, yes? :)
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    And in English? :)
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    What accessories? :)
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