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Best espresso machine overall

*Est. $700 Compare Prices

Expert reviewers say this is the best espresso machine for most home espresso enthusiasts. The Rancilio Silvia gets high marks for its espresso taste, features, ease of use and build quality. The stainless-steel Silvia… has a forged-brass boiler and a three-way solenoid valve. Some say the Silvia is somewhat sensitive to grind coarseness, and frothing milk properly takes practice, but experts say that the Silvia lives up to its excellent reputation as best in this price class.

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Choice magazine: Editors at Australia's Choice magazine are the most routine and thorough testers of espresso machines, testing each against a ...

CoffeeGeek.com: The top-rated espresso machines here (among those garnering more than five owner-written reviews) include the Rancilio Silvia. ...

CoffeeCrew.com: CoffeeCrew.com, a Canadian site for coffee enthusiasts, publishes tutorials and editorial reviews. Colin Newell says that the ...

Whole Latte Love: WholeLatteLove.com, a retailer, also posts owner-written ratings and product-demonstration videos. Unfortunately, there is no ...

SweetMarias.com: Although Sweet Maria's is mainly of a purveyor of green coffee beans and home-roasting equipment, experts here do recommend a ...

Epinions.com: There are some owner-written reviews on Epinions.com, and this site is a good place to check once you have your choice narrowed ...

Amazon.com: More than a dozen owners give the Silvia a very high average rating in Amazon.com user reviews. Some owners say it requires ...

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Best value espresso machine

Gaggia Classic

*Est. $450 Compare Prices

Reviewers say that the Gaggia Classic offers the best balance for coffee aficionados who enjoy the process of making espresso, but also appreciate the convenience of using a pod or cone when they are short on time. Users… say the Gaggia makes some of the best espresso, with thick and rich crema, in its price range. Experts say that you can't get better features for the money, including stainless-steel housing, a commercial-style portafilter and a three-way solenoid valve. The Gaggia has an aluminum boiler, however, which is more susceptible to corrosion than brass.

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CNNMoney.com: The Gaggia Classic places second in this short, five-model roundup, just behind the Breville 800ESXL. Charles Passy gives the ...

CoffeeCrew.com: "Glenn" at CoffeeCrew.com says that the Gaggia Classic is a good value for the money, even though it comes with a cheap tamper ...

Slate.com: The Gaggia Classic comes in third place in Slate.com's espresso machine test because of its high price. Otherwise, Alex ...

Food & Wine Magazine: The Gaggia Classic is listed as the runner-up in Food & Wine magazine's list of best pod espresso machines. It is said to deliver ...

SweetMarias.com: Editors of SweetMarias.com praise the Gaggia Classic for using high-quality internal components, including a high-output, 55-watt ...

Whole Latte Love: Users at WholeLatteLove.com praise the Gaggia Classic for producing excellent espresso with perfect crema. Reviewers say that it ...

CoffeeGeek.com: Consumers at CoffeeGeek.com give the Gaggia Classic high ratings because of its solid construction and ease of use. At least one ...

Amazon.com: Contributors to Amazon.com say that the Gaggia Classic is a good entry-level machine that produces excellent coffee. Some ...

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Budget espresso maker

DeLonghi EC155

*Est. $85 Compare Prices

Experts agree that higher-priced machines give you more value and durability for your money, but users insist that the DeLonghi EC155 makes a great entry-level machine. Unlike most machines in this price range, it… produces 15 bars of pump-driven pressure, which reviewers say allows it to create a true espresso with a thick crema. The DeLonghi also can use Easy Serving Espresso (ESE) pods or ground coffee, a convenience that several users appreciate. We did find complaints, however, about cheap plastic parts and an awkwardly positioned frothing wand.

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Good Housekeeping: The DeLonghi EC155 produces the best-tasting espresso in Good Housekeeping's test of inexpensive espresso machines. Editors say ...

SingleServeEspresso.com: Editor of SingleServeEspresso.com say that the DeLonghi EC155 has a "strong set of basic features," making it a great value. ...

Amazon.com: Owners posting to Amazon.com say that the DeLonghi EC155 packs a lot of value for its price. It gets good marks for its powerful ...

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Steam-driven espresso machine

Kalorik Espresso Maker Cafeteria Express EXP25022

*Est. $45 Compare Prices

Experts say that steam-powered machines can't produce true espresso because they don't use enough pressure to force water through grounds. The Kalorik Espresso Maker Cafeteria Express EXP25022 is an inexpensive way to get… your coffee fix, however, and you can use it to practice your milk-foaming technique and experiment with various grinds and tamping pressures. Reviewers say that it comes closer to producing an authentic espresso than most steam machines and delivers a smooth-flavored coffee.

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Good Housekeeping: Editors of Good Housekeeping say that the Kalorik EXP25022, like all steam espresso machines, doesn't produce enough pressure to ...

Walmart.com: Just a handful of owners review the Kalorik EXP25022, and their opinions are mixed. A couple users complain that the parts are ...

Overstock.com: Only a few owners post reviews of the Kalorik espresso maker at this site. A couple reviews praise the Kalorik, saying little ...

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