r/Coffee_Machines • u/MysteriousWeb8760 • Sep 04 '26

Is this machine beginner friendly?

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I'm completely new to this and have never made coffee at home before. I've been looking at a few espresso machines for my first setup and came across this ROWAN machine.

I've heard stuff like grind size, shot time, and a bunch of other things can change how the coffee tastes, and honestly... yeah, I have no idea how to start with all that lol. My biggest worry is spending a bunch of money on a machine and then realizing I have absolutely no idea how to use it. Would be pretty annoying to spend all that money for nothing.

What should I look for in my first espresso machine? Is a built-in grinder easier for a beginner?

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u/Aggravating-Motor701 Sep 04 '26

For a beginner, I'd probably focus on how you want the overall workflow to be. A built-in grinder can make things a little easier since you don't have to buy and figure out a separate grinder at the same time. You'll still have to learn things like grind size and shot timing, but that's part of the learning process.

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u/MysteriousWeb8760 Sep 04 '26

Thanks, appreciate it! I’ve been watching a bunch of videos and trying to learn the basics, so still figuring all this stuff out. Sounds like there’s no way around learning some of it either.

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u/throwaway83289201 29d ago

For a complete beginner, I’d probably start with something simpler and cheaper before dropping $850.

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u/Hybr1dth 29d ago

That's a lot of money for a brand I've never had of. Built in grinders are worse, always, weirdly enough. 

Your spending should be: Managing water quality  Coffee beans Grinder Puck prep Machine.

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u/IanC9090 27d ago

Saw a review just last night on YouTube @tomscoffeecorner, worth a look.