For example, I’m sure the average joe doesn’t know just how expensive calligraphy pens can be, or how deep the rabbit hole goes on video game speedruns.

    • redballooon@lemm.ee
      52·
      1 年前

      Meh, the coffee machinery is more of a show-off between people who can afford it.

      You can get very decent espresso with a $150 portafilter. It’s the beans that make the difference. And even while good beans cost some money, they are totally affordable to normies.

        • redballooon@lemm.ee
          1·
          1 年前

          But even then it’s important to have a grinder, not some random scrambler. Is totally affordable.

        • redballooon@lemm.ee
          1·
          1 年前

          Again, for the grinder you can, but don’t need to get poor. You should omit blenders that just cut the beans randomly down, but as soon as you get one with a proper grinder it’ll be fine.

          I know what you’re saying, as I was following /r/coffee for q long time I’m doing it with my described setup for about 250€ total. And I am totally satisfied with my 2-3 espresso and espresso derivatives a day.

          When going out even in high priced restaurants and coffee bars the espresso I get are mostly just en par. I get a wow effect elsewhere, but only rarely.