Espresso Machines

Hands-on reviews and buying guides for espresso machines and coffee makers — from entry-level to prosumer, manual to super-automatic.

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Choosing among commercial espresso machines means reconciling three competing pressures: shot consistency at volume, long-term...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026

A countertop that fits a single-serve pod machine but not a full-size grinder and group...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026

Finding the right Gemilai espresso machine means balancing three things that often pull in different...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026

The concrete problem every home buyer faces is the same: you want a shot of...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026

Anyone searching for a lavazza espresso machine is usually trying to solve a specific problem:...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026

A pump-driven espresso machine sits in an awkward middle ground between cheap steam contraptions that...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026

Choosing a rancilio espresso machine for your kitchen counter means committing to a single-boiler workhorse...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026

A fully automatic espresso machine promises café-quality drinks at the push of a button, but...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026

Every serious home barista eventually hits the same crossroads. You outgrow the entry-level pump machine,...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026

Anyone shopping for a home espresso machine quickly discovers that the Breville Barista Express line...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026

A smeg espresso machine promises something most competitors at similar price points do not: a...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026

The capresso espresso machine lineup spans a wide range of budgets and skill levels, which...

Marco Rossi Sep 8, 2026