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Recommend me an espresso machine.

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fs5

Lifer
I want to get one for my office (we're only 8 people large). Something cheap that does the espresso shot and the milk foamy thing. Something low end, (are there ones under $100???).

 
I've got a Melitta that was between 30 and 50, but will only make 4 shots at a time. My friend just got a Mr Coffee (I think) that will make 14 shots at a time. Both have the steam frother tip. Both produce tasty results.
CoffeeGeek might be helpful, too.
 
Believe it or not, I picked up an excellent Krups pump driven machine at the local Goodwill store. It was totally complete, with the stainless steel milk pitcher, foaming attachment, all scoops, etc.. I don't remember the model number offhand, but I recall looking it up after I bought it, and it went for over $200. Works great, plenty of pressure.

Oh, and I paid $30 for it.

 
double the price? care to explain why? Not that I don't believe you, just want to know the reason. 😛
 
Originally posted by: fs5
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/60...=tgt_adv_XSG10001&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
looks like a winner to me.. thanks.
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That's the exact one I've got. It works fine. I've had it for almost a year and a half, and by modest estimate have made 100+ batches of espresso/cappuccino with it.

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I don't know if it makes a difference, but I've only used filtered water in mine. Maybe some of the bad reviews are from people with unfiltered hard water?

I found this review amusing:
"After opening the box I returned without even trying it, it was the cheapest thing I've ever seen. I'd be embarassed to have it sitting on my counter." :roll:
 
Some reviewers recommend cheaper, steam-powered espresso machines. However, the most credible experts say you sacrifice beverage quality with these units, and should avoid them if possible. Steam-driven machines can't consistently meet industry guidelines for brewing great espresso, because the steam pressure heats the water hotter than the optimal 195 degrees F for brewing and the water is forced through the grounds at only 1-3 bars of pressure ? not even close to the recommended 9 bars. These shortcomings often result in bitter, watery shots with no crema.
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I've had 1 steam driven machine, my 1st, it sucked bad, you get a much better product with a pump machine...
 
dude, you so don't want a cheap espresso machine. if you really like espresso spend $200-$300 and get something that lasts. i guarantee if you get a $100 machine it will break within a year. a good pump is expensive. but get everybody to chip in $25, get a good one, and you'll thank yourself every time you pull a smooth, creamy shot.
 
Originally posted by: joecool
dude, you so don't want a cheap espresso machine. if you really like espresso spend $200-$300 and get something that lasts. i guarantee if you get a $100 machine it will break within a year. a good pump is expensive. but get everybody to chip in $25, get a good one, and you'll thank yourself every time you pull a smooth, creamy shot.
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after year I hope to be out of this office any how 😉 $60 is not a bad investment considering I spend ~$12 a week on coffee from the local coffee shop.
 
Originally posted by: joecool
dude, you so don't want a cheap espresso machine. if you really like espresso spend $200-$300 and get something that lasts. i guarantee if you get a $100 machine it will break within a year. a good pump is expensive. but get everybody to chip in $25, get a good one, and you'll thank yourself every time you pull a smooth, creamy shot.
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Well, give some advice on getting a good $200-300 machine.
 
Originally posted by: joecool
dude, you so don't want a cheap espresso machine. if you really like espresso spend $200-$300 and get something that lasts. i guarantee if you get a $100 machine it will break within a year. a good pump is expensive. but get everybody to chip in $25, get a good one, and you'll thank yourself every time you pull a smooth, creamy shot.
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My $30 machine makes tasty espresso and cappuccino, at least as good as the local places (which were voted best in city over Starbucks), and has lasted a year and a half so far.
 
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