I’m extremely happy with my Profitec Pro 600, but after getting kids I just value sleep more than the perfect cup in the morning. After work it’s usually kindergarten pick-up, dinner, playtime and then too late for a cuppa.
Also, when having guests over, the constant noise of grinding 5-6 cups interrupts the conversation and takes time.

I’m seriously considering selling my dream machine and getting a capsule and/or the Fellow Aiden so I can at least make really good coffee, but with one grind and a batch for everybody at once.

What have been your experiences on this?
Am I being an idiot and should keep it stored for when I have more time in the future?
Do I just not love the process enough for such a quality machine?

Appreciate honest feedback!

  • Brave Little Hitachi Wand@feddit.ukEnglish
    8·
    20 days ago

    I’ve got an ancient stainless steel IKEA moka pot that has served me indefatigably for about 14 years. While it refuses to die, I am locked in. It makes a cup of coffee strong enough for a whole day, and has been hilariously indestructible. I’ve had other, larger aluminium moka pots that simply fall apart in my hands within two years.

    I don’t know anything about your coffee maker. It sounds nice. I’m willing to bet most of your guests wouldn’t object to instant espresso. If they really like coffee, you could treat them with the real deal. It probably doesn’t make sense to do the whole bit for every single guest though.

    • Bronzie@sh.itjust.worksOP
      3·
      20 days ago

      I love old, indestructable things. Hope it out lives you and keeps making just what you want from it until then.

      I gather you basically say: keep it and get a cheap backup for most guests?
      If so, that’s been the main idea, but the thought of having something so expensive mostly gathering dust irks my the wrong way.

      • Brave Little Hitachi Wand@feddit.ukEnglish
        3·
        20 days ago

        Don’t let it gather dust, let it be your daily ritual. Some things can just be special, you don’t have to squeeze the value out of it. A better parallel example for me is that I recently built a computer. Used parts mostly, but top of the line. It can render video about ten times as fast as you can watch it. However, I mostly use it to play indie games and old stuff. It’s just a special thing for me, I’m not going to get 4K monitors and start playing AAA games at max settings just because I can.

        The same can be true for your coffee. Let it be your special thing, and to hell with the pressure to make the most of it. It’s for you, you deserve something nice.

        • Bronzie@sh.itjust.worksOP
          2·
          20 days ago

          Cheers friend.

          The analogy fits better than you could have hoped for: I literally ordered all the HW for my new build on Friday. Did I need to upgrade the 5600X and 3080?
          No, but PC has been my main hobby for 20 years and I’ve never had a build this long ever (GPU was replaced due to 1080 dying).

          Thanks for chiming in and enjoy your new build!

          • Brave Little Hitachi Wand@feddit.ukEnglish
            2·
            19 days ago

            You too, buddy. I’m kind of the opposite, wanted to build a PC for decades but always ended up compromising somehow or another. Finally escaped windows and built my own at the same time, feels great.