Thanks again folks for comments...However saying that you dont need an espresso machine to make decent coffee isnt helpful or in any way correct...try telling a cafe to use plungers or instant rather than their La Marzocchas....Its a bit like saying you dont really need a Game rod and reel to go game fishing, try hauling in a Marlin with a hand reel....I have found so far that Coffee is very expensive here...about twice the price I was paying in NZ for a really good Arabica....I might just have to drink more tea....from the pot as opposed to tea bags....