CM5418

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

casabrews 5418 pro could be worth a peek. been a decent little countertop machine in my experience. took a few tries to dial in but once it’s there it pulls respectable shots, and I can get decent microfoam with the steam wand if I take my time. pretty solid for morning espresso and milk stuff. just

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

Casabrews 5418 pro. Strong stream wand from what a lot of reviews say. Fast heat up. Will feel similar to a bambino at a way lower price point. Just have to get a grinder. I'm gonna give a tip as someone who has been a commercial barista for the last 13 years (also an unpopular opinion): If you're a

Unsure which 3 you're referring to, but I'll assume De'longhi ECP because it's within the price range and a worthile upgrade over the Stilosa (water tank doesn't drain to counter, larger boiler (better steam pressure), larger shower screen, lower vibration, etc). I'll assume the base Bambino because

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.

We have the Casabrews 5418 and have been using it for multiple cups daily for over a year and a half. My only complaint is that Doing consecutive cups with steam frothing requires some cool down. If friends are over, it has to take a rest every couple cups if steaming is involved.

You're right, and all these espresso machines came with a steam wand so you can steam the milk for your mixed drinks. If you're ok with a little bigger budget, the casabrews 5418 that I have is at $140 on Amazon right now and it's much better than the other two I mentioned. It still comes with a pre

A Casabrews 5418 & Tuni G1 Conical Burr Grinder is a great starter setup for that budget Edit: just realized you’re in the UK and the Tuni grinder’s price is double than it is in the US. Not inside your budget. Found this: https://amzn.eu/d/1P2OQlh with great reviews. Remember grind size is key, eve