Who Has An Espresso Machine?

[L84Cabo]

You might consider prefiltering your tap water just for convenience sake vs buying distilled. We've used those Brita filters in there jug, which you can keep countertop or put in the fridge (if you have room). Not distilled, but decent.

Haven't looked to much into the cost/benefit of a Zero water branded system, but that might also be worth a look. Supposedly as near to "water" as you can get with out an umpteen thousand $ system, or distilling your own.

Well if you're doing filters, at least step up to something like this. Once you buy the basic unit a filter will run you about $30 give or take and many will last you an entire year. Much cheaper than Britta and/or Pur...and it's a better filter overall. This place has several to choose from and they've been great from a customer service standpoint.

Countertop Water Filters, Our Popular Model 77 Countertop Filters – Pure Water Products, LLC

 

[L84Cabo]

As a side note, my buddy has this machine. It's a fantastic little machine. They've had it for about two years and it's held up great. They use it a ton. If I opt for a fully automatic in this price range, I'll probably get this one. But I'm still trying to make up my mind.

Magnifica ESAM 3300 Espresso & Cappuccino Machine

 

[L84Cabo]

re: ". $3.00 americanos everyday adds up!"

Exactly! A years worth of those for just one person would buy a pretty ok fully automatic machine. And that's just one person at one a day.