EPC-8 Europiccola

I saw the video last night and was very intrigued. I’m a strict filter guy for larger coffees - I like espresso neat, to use the spirits term, or occasionally an iced espresso and soda. I generally detest americanos for many of the reason James mentioned, and I find it very disappointing when a cafe

I think you’re probably right between these two. I like the idea of manual but having to also get a kettle and steamer makes it way too many appliances. La pavoni seems really cool and the europiccola has a boiler and steam wand but probably too sensitive for a beginner. Also it being difficult to p