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<blockquote data-quote="AK3D" data-source="post: 2508328" data-attributes="member: 11389"><p>Like you, I also have a Tecnora 109, it has served me well (and still works, with regular servicing).</p><p>I bought the Budan, which is a rebadged Corrima/Gemilai CRM3605 and is a well known machine worldwide. For ~20K, it makes amazing espresso, and it's much better than the Tecnora (I can say this because I own both). The Tecnora uses a 51mm pressurized portafilter basket, whereas the Budan has a 58mm non pressurized basket. The difference is stark.</p><p></p><p>I would suggest not buying machines with built in grinders unless they're from Sage/Breville or similar, but that is another price range.</p><p></p><p>I bought the Agora electronic grinder for ~5K, it has steel conical burrs and makes excellent espresso grinds which work well with both my Tecnora (slightly coarser grind for pressurized basket) and the Budan (fine espresso grind). It's been working well for 8+months now, and it's way better than blade grinders because of the grind consistency.</p><p></p><p>And the final thing is Indian coffee - I have been sticking with Fivefarms for over a year now, they've got excellent coffee at a very reasonable price.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AK3D, post: 2508328, member: 11389"] Like you, I also have a Tecnora 109, it has served me well (and still works, with regular servicing). I bought the Budan, which is a rebadged Corrima/Gemilai CRM3605 and is a well known machine worldwide. For ~20K, it makes amazing espresso, and it's much better than the Tecnora (I can say this because I own both). The Tecnora uses a 51mm pressurized portafilter basket, whereas the Budan has a 58mm non pressurized basket. The difference is stark. I would suggest not buying machines with built in grinders unless they're from Sage/Breville or similar, but that is another price range. I bought the Agora electronic grinder for ~5K, it has steel conical burrs and makes excellent espresso grinds which work well with both my Tecnora (slightly coarser grind for pressurized basket) and the Budan (fine espresso grind). It's been working well for 8+months now, and it's way better than blade grinders because of the grind consistency. And the final thing is Indian coffee - I have been sticking with Fivefarms for over a year now, they've got excellent coffee at a very reasonable price. [/QUOTE]
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