Stilosa

The grinder matters more than the machine, and you should budget a decent amount for that too. You also will likely need to budget $100-150 or so for accessories like a scale, decent tamper, distribution tools, and in some cases a nicer portafilter and basket. Some recommended combos: De’Longhi Stil

DeLonghi Dedica albo Stilosa będą pewnie w podobnej cenie, są polecane przez entuzjastów i nie są marki Smeg.

Brevilles are not designed for easy DIY servicing. The fact that nothing happened when the knob on the right side was turned isn't a good sign. If you could get it for free it might be a fun project, but there is a substantial risk that your $100 could go down the drain. See if you can find a used D

No and No. Most machines at this price point are junk but if you can find a De'Longhi Stilosa, you could work with that.

Do some research on the difference between pressurized and non-pressurized espresso extraction. Less expensive machines like the ones you mentioned brew pressurized. This allows them to work with pre-ground coffee. However, pressurized brewing puts a low ceiling on the quality of espresso produced.

Some minor suggestions to improve your table: Stilosa's price did spike up to $150 when US tariffs first kicked in, but more recently stabilized around $100, making Stilosa a great value for the money. It's easily upgradable for non-pressurized brewing. You can also bundle in DeLonghi's ECP series m

This is easy to figure out. Go to a good local cafe (I'd say NOT Starbucks, but a small private cafe with a good reputation), try an espresso or a double (doppio) espresso, and perhaps also a macchiato (not cappuccino or latte which are mostly milk). Don't eat anything with it, and perhaps do it the

That's a score if I’ve ever seen one! Now, go to Dollar Tree and buy yourself some descaler for $1.50. It's right by the coffee and it's the exact same as De’Longhi’s but with a different name. Works great imho. I paid $28 for my Stilosa and best $28 I’ve ever splurged.

I think someone else mentioned this earlier in the thread but the DeLonghi Stilosa is probably the only machine at this price point you should consider. If you are open to manual espresso and espresso only, not milk drinks, then you could consider The Flair Espresso Makers

Was ist den Budget? Copy Paste von einem anderen Post: Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/Kaffee/s/rPJJoOZU7n Die Billigste Variante die mir einfällt ist: Milchschäumer: DREO BaristaMaker ca 110-130€ Zb https://amzn.eu/d/6aGawc0 Mühle: Baratza Encore ESP 160€ https://www.coffeefriend.at/p/kaffeemuehle-b