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!
Just no on the capsule.
I haven’t taken the dive into espresso as yet; however, I’ve moved from Aeropress and French press (Hoffman Method which takes forever) to a SCA drip machine for occasions when I need coffee in bulk or in a rush. I still have the Aeropress and French Press for single serve but usually use the drip for more than one person.
I see espresso as a hobbyist specialty (which I don’t think I have the patience for) and that’s one reason I haven’t invested in it for daily workflow. A drip machine (and I don’t include chemex or pour over here either) that can reliably make delicious hot brown caffeine is a different thing entirely. I wouldn’t get rid of the Profitec. It’s there for the weekends, holidays, and when the mood strikes. Like a convertible car.
Also, coffee is good yadayada but let’s not fool ourselves. Caffeine has a longish half life and will interrupt sleep so with kids already doing a good job of interruptions, I encourage everyone to keep it on the correct side of Noon.
I’m on the other side and wondering if I can justify the (at an extremely premium) counter space for an occasional use of a Sage Barista Express, alongside my usual brewing tools