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Spend that extra $100 and get the Breville - The Barista Express. The best decision I made w.r.t coffee machines
I have this one and love it.
Nespresso! I’ve had one since 2009. Cannot go wrong with it. My immigrant parents approve.
Pro
Appreciate the info. However, I do prefer the more sustainable route and am blessed to have the money to do so. 😊
The breville BES870XL. It’s often on sale for $500 and you can get another 20% off at bed bath and beyond
Go a little higher for breville
Chief
Lots of people are recommending the Breville that has a built in grinder. I’d like to offer a Devil’s advocate take on this.
I would argue that there is value to your grinder and your brewer being separate machines. If your Breville dies 2 years from now, you have lost both your grinder and your espresso brewer. It also offers you flexibility should you actually get into coffee and want to upgrade pieces of your setup as you go.
My wife likes espresso-based drinks. I like drip coffee. Having a stand alone burr grinder to provide freshly ground coffee for her Gaggia Classic and my Mocamaster is useful, and has allowed us to both upgrade our coffee game over the years, instead of being all-in on one machine.
The Breville has a sleek footprint, but I personally would much rather have the the option of keeping the two tools separate.
James Hoffmann talked through some “low cost” options recently, but his bar is absurdly high. https://youtu.be/e0kQ5WqjcU8
A good coffee shop usually has an espresso machine that’s 15 grand or more. It’s the most expensive way to make coffee.
Nespresso/Moka pot is the best most middle class people can get at home.
Rising Star
Jura
Pro
Which model? I’m seeing several in the $1000-$4000 range. Unfortunately I can’t spend that much.
I have espressione concierge espresso machine. Bought it few months ago and love it.
I got a Gevi espresso machine for $120 on Amazon. Works like an absolute charm and I have espresso damn near every day
Chief
Gaggia classic.
But you HAVE to own a burr grinder.
DeLonghi $630
Don’t do it… everyone in espresso forums report issues with the specialista. Breville is a better experience even though it gets criticized a lot
Chief
Delonghi
I spent about 3 grand on my setup. I would recommend going for a Breville barista express as there’s no better entry level machine under 1 grand.
Water quality is really important for longevity or your machine will break in 2 years.