Hello,
I think this is a great site but I must say I feel a little intimidated when I look at the forums etc. there is so much knowledge and enthusiasm out there! I don't really know much about coffee or the machines and admit that I get confused. I recently bought some green beans and roasted them on my oven, ground them in a friend's old hand grinder with not bad result - better than Sainsbury's own blend which I normally drink. Anyway, it has given me the urge to improve.
Are there any shows or tastings coming up in UK where I can speak to people who really know about coffee and the equipment before I spend money on things I really know nothing about.
Thanks