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. Nice compact machine that makes incredible espresso!

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

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

I’m absolutely able to make good espresso with my new CasaBrews 5418 with replacement filter holder. So all in, less than $200. Frankly, as good as my Saeco and old Gaggia. But I also had just gotten a new grinder (cheap) and the combo is fantastic…again, after I upgraded the portafilter.

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

I’ve got the Casabrew 5418 pro with a Baratza ESP and in my opinion from the research I’ve done, the Bambino isn’t a big enough step up to warrant the money. I haven’t figured out what my next machine will be (if at all, honestly) but I think I’ll be buying a new grinder first. If the machine died r

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.

Shardor or Mokkom 64. Baratza ESP if it's $200. Delonghi ECP is great, Dedica is too. Or of course, a Bambino if it's not over budget. Otherwise, you'd only be looking at things like Casabrews, I'd go with one of their higher options like the 5418 Pro, Ultra, or Neutron Pro. Turin Legato is the same