What's the best espresso machine that I can get for 300 or less?
Friday, July 9th, 2010 at
6:38 pm
I need a good espresso machine that isn’t extremely expensive. Also the frother needs to be perfect. I love making drinks other than lattes and cappuccinos so it has to be able to get my drink up to 195 degrees without a lot of fuss. Thanks. Also I would like to get it with a warranty.
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I use a Rancilio Silvia ($700 new) and I wouldn’t go any lower. Even used they go for $500.
If you’re not willing to spend that and can’t get it used buy a Moka pot ($30-100). It’s the closest thing to real espresso. To froth the milk, put it in a sauce pan or saucier in the freezer (needs to be real cold) for about 5 minutes. Put on stove & whisk on medium heat. You can use a thermometer or (like I do) stick your finger in to see how hot it is. I do this for larger groups since I couldn’t afford a double boiler espresso machine.
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Look around for a reconditioned Saeco Magic DeLuxe. It’s not an
espresso machine, it’s in a family of coffee makers known as Super
Automatics.
Your dosage is adjustable, the coarseness/fineness of the grind is
adjustable, you can use pre-ground, it expresses coffee at 196F under
15 bars (220psi) of pressure.
The frother, although not as cool as the one on the Talea Ring, is
effortless, and works without fail.
You might be able to find one under $300 if you look hard enough.
forget these fancy espresso machines. they always break down and arent worth the money. the best and the cheapest, are the old fashioned models that most italians/europeans use in their homes. its a "stove-top" type of espresso pot. you put the freshly ground espresso in the stainless filter and fill the bottom with water, then bring it to a boil on your stove top. coffee tastes awesome. the pots average about $25 and up.