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Reddit mentions of Philips Saeco RI9737/21 Vienna Plus Automatic Espresso Machine, Graphite
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Philips Saeco RI9737/21 Vienna Plus Automatic Espresso Machine, Graphite. Here are the top ones.
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- 1250-watt super-automatic espresso machine with built-in adjustable conical burr grinder
- 15-bar pump; removable brew group for tamping, brewing, and dispensing all in one cycle
- 12-ounce bean container; Opti-Dose adjustable doser; 15-puck-capacity dreg drawer
- Removable 57-ounce water tank; stainless-steel boiler; Pannarello frothing device
- Measures 14 by 15 by 15-1/2 inches
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Graphite |
| Height | 16 Inches |
| Length | 18 Inches |
| Weight | 4.40924524 Pounds |
| Width | 13 Inches |
I didn't know where you're getting $50/pound but 100 cups is roughly $35 bucks. While never said cheap, considering the per-cup cost of the machine and ingredients it is moderately priced (as far as espresso goes). I was trying to weigh up front cost with quality of the product, but I also know that not everyone cares about the different quality of coffee just like some people (myself included) just can't care about the different qualities of wine.
If up-front cost isn't an issue (and you drink at minimum daily) I would actually suggest an automatic espresso machine. You just put in a bag of raw beans (~7-11 dollars for good beans) and water, push a button and it does everything else. Substitute the cost of a $4 coffee for the cost of the machine/ingredients and you'll be able to make up the difference in a year-ish. But this is also for someone who is serious about coffee and cares enough about the quality difference to make it worth it.
If price is your biggest factor or you just don't care about the difference between espresso and normal coffee, just get a french press for like $20-30 and a $20 coffee grinder, then just buy big bags of whole beans. But espresso captures more of the coffee (not to mention caffeine) and whole, unfrozen beans taste better than pre-ground or frozen beans.
First off, I'm going to put this out there: You're not going to a good coffee shop. If they're using a superauto, I would NOT trust them to make good espresso drinks.
That said..
If you're looking for a superauto at home, that's fine. I have one that I received for free at one point that does the job pretty well when I don't have the time/cash to go to a pro who has a real machine. Mine is a Saeco Vienna De Luxe. You can pick up a Saeco Vienna Plus, a more modern version, for about $460 on Amazon new or $305 for a refurbished model. Check it out here.