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The Best Espresso Machines for Beginners, Upgrades, and Experts
The Rancilio Silvia M
$865
The Rancilio Silvia M is a favorite among beginner and expert baristas alike. With a little trial and error, it can make espresso the quality of machines 3x the price.
- Beginner Friendly
- Heats-up in 15-15 minuntes
- Durable single boiler design
- Compact - fits under standard cabinet
The Ascaso Steel Duo PID
$1,725
The Ascaso Steel Duo PID is an intermediate tier espresos machine with many functional features. The Steel Duo PID features two thermoblock heating units allowing you to brew and steam at the same time.
- Rapid heat-up
- Professional 58mm portafilter
- Dual thermoblock technology
- Volumetric shot-programming
- Adjustable over-pressure valve
The Lelit Bianca V3
$3,199
The Lelit Bianca is prosumer level espresso machine packed with premium features. The Bianca is heated by a powerful dual boiler for rapid back-to-back drinks.
- Advanced Features
- Professional rotary pump
- Dual brew, steam pressure gauge
- Convertable water tank
- Flow control paddle
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Basics, Reviews, The Latest Espresso News
New to the world of Espresso? Not even sure what espresso is? This guide covers the basics of espresso and what goes into making a shot of delicious espresso.
Single boiler? Dual boiler? Thermoblock? Getting a bit confused with all the espresso machine terminology? This ESB Learning Guide will help you better understand the different type of espresso machines on the market, and what to look for when buying your first, or fifth espresso machine.