H10A

Hibrew H10A was $200 last Black Friday. Probably as good as it gets for the price. [edit] FWIW, I own the H10A and it was a great beginner espresso machine for me. I use it daily to make flat whites. It's not built for life, but I haven't had an issues after a year of daily use. It's also well revie

If you are going to go the Breville route, it’s probably safer to get a new Bambino (edit to add: the HiBrew H10A is also getting a lot of attn) and something like an Encore ESP or DF54 grinder. “Well maintained” is relative and these machines have a spotty history.

I think more important than your espresso machine would be your grinder if you wanna make real espresso. Hibrew H10a has good reviews, but not sure how it would perform in a commercial scenario.

Hey, for both of you, if you don't have a good espresso grinder already, get a good grinder first. With both of your budgets you can get a really good grinder. For 50k, I would suggest something like a baratza encore esp/DF 54 + hibrew H10A. If you want a better machine but cheaper on the grinder, m

Hibrew H10A/A plus would be good to add if you know about it. I'm curious about it as it is more feature rich than these other machines but I don't know about the long term quality but I'd get it over another Breville right now if I wanted that.

Also, there is a new brand called HiBrew which has been getting positive reviews. Worth taking a look. The H10A is their entrance model from what I know. https://www.hibrew.com/products/semi-automatic-espresso-coffee-machine-temperature-adjustable-h10a

Good brand but very basic machine. You will outgrow this one very fast if you are serious about your coffee. Get Hibrew h10a or plus if budget permits. If anyone is coming from Singapore - it is available at dirt cheap price on Lazada. Grinder - get a Baratza encore esp , Espressa orbit 64 mm flat b

Yes I can vouch. I bought one from Hibrew's Lazada shop. It can grind for espresso and been using it with my Hibrew H10a espresso machine. I also tried it with my flair neo flex. Their customer service is also surprisingly responsive and gave me parts for my espresso machine for free.

Fixcoffee offers a great bundle with the Hibrew H10A and DF54 grinder, which seems to be close to your budget. Although Hibrew is a generic Chinese brand, it has received good reviews on this sub so far, and Fixcoffee provides excellent after-sales support. This setup is basically all a beginner cou

Build & Feel Dedica is sleek, compact, and feels solid for the price. Very popular globally, especially in tight Indian kitchens. HiBREW H10A is bulkier but comes with a 58mm portafilter, which is a game-changer if you’re planning to get serious. The metal finish looks decent but has a slightly more