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The best espresso machine worth buying

Our pick is the Breville Bambino Plus. Below: why, what actually matters when buying one, what to get for less, the step up, and whether today's price is a good one.

The espresso machine

Breville Bambino Plus

Heats up in seconds rather than a quarter of an hour, steams milk by itself to the temperature you set, and fits a small counter. The easiest way into real espresso.

Buy it for
Latte and flat white drinkers who are tired of the coffee shop bill.
Skip it if
You will not also buy a proper grinder. Espresso needs one.

What actually matters when buying an espresso machine

  1. Heat-up time. A machine that takes twenty minutes will not get used on weekdays.
  2. Milk steaming that suits you: automatic for ease, manual for latte art.
  3. A pressurized or standard basket. Standard baskets make better espresso with a good grinder.

Either side of the pick

Discounted today, if you would rather

Not our pick. These are the espresso machine offers live right now at stores we track, ranked on the evidence behind the price.

Gourmia 20-Bar Manual & Auto Brew Slim Espresso Machine
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Gourmia 20-Bar Manual & Auto Brew Slim Espresso Machine

from $76.50
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