If it means you have to budget on the grinder, then pass on the Rocket. With a cheaper consumer grinder, you'll get more inconsistent shots which may have an imbalance of bitterness and acidity.
It's more fun buying the espresso machine, but you need a great grinder.
Yeah, I think this is true. I just really like the look of the Rocket and they're good (I think). But it would mean I didn't have much to spend on a Grinder
If it means you have to budget on the grinder, then pass on the Rocket. With a cheaper consumer grinder, you'll get more inconsistent shots which may have an imbalance of bitterness and acidity.
It's more fun buying the espresso machine, but you need a great grinder.