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.

Congrats on starting your barista journey! Basically, espresso is all about pressure,forcing hot water through finely ground coffee at about 9 bars to extract the oils and flavors in ~30 seconds. For beans, most shops use medium to dark roasts because they're easier to balance; light roasts can be t

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

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! 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.

I started with the CASABREWS 5418 Pro as my beginner setup, it’s been solid for the price. Budget-friendly, has the basic stuff you need, and doesn’t take up much counter space, which is a big plus in my small kitchen. I’ve been using it daily since I got it. Overall, I’d say it’s a great entry poin

I have a 5418 Pro and like it. I bought a DeLonghi ECP3630 (now $179) and a De’Longhi Classic (now $229) also and preferred the Casabrews over both. The CM5418 is now $140, for comparison. I had a very basic espresso machine LONG ago and had no idea what I was doing at all, so I consider this to be

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