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!

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

    Yes, this is why I’m considering the Fellow (which is basically a machine pour over that can do batches up to 1,5 liters) or a capsule machine that fires up in 30 seconds and everybody can pick their own poison.
    The pucks don’t really go bad either.

    I grew up with the classic, indestructable Moccamaster, so I’ve seen how practical it can be. I guess there’s a reason “everybody” has one.

    • BurntWits@sh.itjust.worksM
      4·
      20 days ago

      What capsule machine were you looking at? I can wholeheartedly advise against Nespresso, especially if (1) you’re the type to buy with purpose, or (2) you like good tasting espresso.

      1. Nespresso is owned by Nestlé. Should be enough said, but if you don’t know why they’re one of the worst corporations in the world, look it up. They’re basically comic book supervillain evil. Fortunately other companies do make pods that are able to fit and aren’t licensed (from what I can tell) so it’s possible to use without supporting Nestlé (other than the initial purchase of the machine, but even then there’s probably unlicensed Nespresso-compatible machines too).
      2. Unless you’re exclusively doing milk drinks, Nespresso pods just aren’t that good. They taste weak and thin, and are wildly expensive per gram compared to every other option available. If all you drink are lattes you probably won’t care as much but if you like straight espresso, those pods are shit honestly. I’m not even much of a coffee snob and I find them really unpleasant to drink.

      I don’t have as much experience with other pod machines, but I’ve had a couple drinks from a Keurig and it was just kind of mediocre at best. I totally get the convenience thing though, I’ve got a baby who’s started daycare now and making coffee in the mornings can be rough while trying to deal with everything else. But if it were me, I’d steer clear of pod machines, especially Nespresso.

    • neclimdul@lemmy.world
      3·
      20 days ago

      I don’t know the pods you’re looking at but unless they’re instant coffee they definitely go bad. I got tons of undrinkable bulging pods from Amazon and have visited tons of people that have years old boxes for gusst… You get the point.

      That’s not to knock the extra sleep and convenience. Just expect to have to deal with expiring pods and just ok and sometimes not great coffee.

      When I was doing it(for the same reasons), I kept some pour over and cold brew options around for the weekends when I wanted to enjoy the ritual and take the time to sit with a good cup.

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

        I must admit I’ve never had it myself, just read that the airtight ones often taste the same years after expiring.
        Should not have stated it as a fact.

        Don’t currently have pour over, just my espresso machine, but I’m leaning towards sticking to it and hoping for more time in the future, and fixing something else for the missus and guests

    • hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      2·
      20 days ago

      Not fan of the pods because of the extra waste, but damn I do sometimes miss my Moccamaster 🤣