Which espresso machine is the best choice?

by fullyautomaticespresso on April 23, 2010

Krups Gusto: http://www. Amazon. com/Krups-880-42-Gusto-Espresso-Machine/dp/B00005QFKCDeLonghi Espresso: http://www. Amazon. cm_cr_pr_product_topLello com/DeLonghi-EC155-Espresso-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG/ref Ariete = http://www. Amazon. com/Lello-1375-Ariete-Prestige-Coffee/dp/B000E3ZF76/ref = cm_cr_pr_product_topBreville Café Roma Espresso: http://www. Amazon. com/Breville-ESP8XL-Stainless-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0002VAFWA/ref = cm_cr_pr_product_top

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Kophee m April 23, 2010 at 6:55 pm

either one of the last two.

the first two are play toys when it comes to espresso machines.

singletrack65 April 23, 2010 at 7:05 pm

If those are your choices, I’d go with the Lello, although the Breville’s not bad either. I’d avoid the first two.

One thing to remember is that espresso needs a very fine grind (regular grinders won’t work well enough) and pre-ground coffee will be too stale for good flavor. Keep your budget open for a good grinder.

If you don’t want to spend more money, look at the Bialetti http://www.espressozone.com/8964.html It will make very good espresso from a more conventional grind. It will even make crema (although not as much as a powerful machine, but as much or more than your choices).

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