Any home baristas here? Just got an espresso machine and tried the Perc Guatemala beans and they’re way too acidic for me. Any suggestions on darker roasted local beans to try?

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I love the Nicaragua beans from Java Vino. Taste great and only $12 per lb

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If too acidic you might need to try a darker roast, or a higher brew temperature. Javavino beans are decent for the price point but if you’re willing to spend more like $16-$18/lb I think there’s some better options. What area?

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San Fran coffee is nearby and has good beans

I love Peach coffee roasters for my espresso machine. Making almost only americanos at home for which I prefer their dirty south blend that is a darker roast. Can get a great subscription with always very freshly roasted beans. They also have a store up in Johns Creek and also sell it at a coffee shop in Buckhead.
What machine did you get?

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Same here, great “entry level” machine, had mine for around three years and works like on day 1 and makes great coffee. Eyeballing the Seattle Coffee Gear but can’t justify moving on from the current setup yet lol.

I am an aspiring home barista! Do you mind sharing which espresso machine you got? I’ve been reading and researching a ton and still not sure which way to go. Coming from a regular ‘ol drip coffee pot seems like the choices, and prices, are endless.

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I went with the breville express. After reading the forums, there are definitely better value / better espresso setup, but this seemed like the easiest to use given the built in grinder and has good aesthetics in the house

Docent is great!

Love Cloudland Coffee!

Oooh I am glad you asked this OP because I also got an espresso machine and have been trying to figure out what the best kind of beans are as well. I have been loving making coffee at home and trying out different coffee beans.

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