The best espresso I ever had was during a vacation to the Philippines at this island resort. They had a lot of the best everything I've ever had, frankly. I think they hooked us up here and there for being one of the few guests who weren't a total pain in the ass, I definitely got double shots but only charged for singles. I should have asked them what espresso it was.
As far as coffee machines, I was jokingly being aloof about it before, but I honestly won't mess with them at all. They're kind of gross beyond the simple fact they make utilitarian compromises which I don't think are worth it. That's when they work at all. My Keurig was so fond of breaking down that I eventually threw it out in the yard and put it out of its misery with extreme prejudice (addictions are bad, kids). French press or pour over for me all the way now.
As far as coffee machines, I was jokingly being aloof about it before, but I honestly won't mess with them at all. They're kind of gross beyond the simple fact they make utilitarian compromises which I don't think are worth it. That's when they work at all. My Keurig was so fond of breaking down that I eventually threw it out in the yard and put it out of its misery with extreme prejudice (addictions are bad, kids). French press or pour over for me all the way now.