by theDirector » Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:42 pm
I confess...I do have a bean to coffee machine!
I have the Gaggia Synchrony Digital - good machine, moderate crema, but the machine does not really get the water hot enough for excellent crema. I did initially have probs, as I have done with many electric coffee machines, because I am situated in a very hard water area - so the element soon packs up. When I moved over to soft water, the machine was fine - but of course this has a effect on the flavour of the coffee. Great machines for convenience, and for the production of a good cup...obviously if you are seeking utter perfection, this will not be the machine for you.