5418 PRO

Thanks man! Trust me, I had plenty of onion shaped hearts before this lol. To be honest, I’m a total newbie too, so the casabrews 5418 pro is actually the only machine I’ve ever used. I did a ton of research in this sub before finally pulling the trigger on it. I can't really give you professional a

I have a regular casabrew 5418. It’s definitely entry level, but for a semi beginner, it’s super easy to handle. Just make sure to get her some decent beans. Since it's a pre order, did they say when it's shipping? My mom’s birthday is in June and I’m tempted now lol.

Casabrews 5418 Pro! super easy. I’m new and still pulled decent shots right away. If your friend doesn’t wanna mess with settings, this one’s fine.

Hey! I'm a coffee newbie too.I was also thinking about whether to get a used machine, but they may have hidden issues. So i chose to buy a new one.It's about the same price as a used machine,my casabrews 5418pro.It's super simple to use and makes coffee really fast!

Don’t let anyone tell you you have to spend more than $200. Casabrews 5418 or 5418 pro is your answer. Been using that for about 4 months twice daily with my DF54 and it’s been great.

Casabrews 5418 pro + Fellow opus is a good combo. Around $380 now. 5418 pro has pressure gauge and proper steam wand to actually help you learn the ropes without being overwhelming. Opus is solid too, but the workflow takes a minute to get used to. And they're both compact, good for small space. gl

The one in the third picture is plenty fine. Be sure to run an empty basket as this will warm the machine up before the extraction and it will result in better results. Get yourself a good grinder until you can get a different machine. The one in the third picture is based off of the Delonghi Dedica

Casabrews 5418 Pro’s been solid for me as a first machine. Quick heat up and milk isn’t a nightmare to learn on. The only extras I’d call MUSTS are a burr grinder and a half-decent tamper. Everything else can wait until you figure out what drinks you actually make the most.

If they’re brand new, just grab a medium roast blend from a local roaster. Lighter stuff can be a pain to dial in and it’ll just frustrate them. As for tools, casabrew 5418 is already pretty beginner-friendly. I wouldn’t stress about buying a ton of extras right now. Let her play with it first and s

Honestly, unless you're a professional barista, you don't need those super-fancy machines with 20 buttons. I went with a casabrew 5418 pro because I wanted something reliable but simple. It’s got a small footprint on the counter and the auto-stop feature on the pump is a lifesaver when I’m half-asle