{"id":1186,"date":"2019-08-13T02:41:22","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T02:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.righthealth.com\/?p=1186"},"modified":"2019-08-16T16:26:07","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T16:26:07","slug":"11-best-espresso-machines-reviews-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righthealth.com\/best-espresso-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Espresso Machines — Reviews & Buyer’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brewing perfect espresso at home is both a glorious luxury and a shrewd investment. Of course, the perfect machine for one person won’t necessarily be ideal for the next. Coffee lovers come in all varieties and some of us prefer simplicity while others adore advanced functionality. That’s why our buyer’s guide below approaches your purchase from multiple perspectives with recommendations suited to every kind of consumer.<\/p>\n

Whichever way you choose to proceed, it’s an economic no-brainer to prepare delicious espresso from the comfort of your own home when the cost savings are so huge. In fact, research published in the Financial Times<\/a> revealed recently that just 4% the price of a typical cup of coffee purchased in a caf\u00e9<\/span> goes toward the cost of the beans themselves.<\/p>\n

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We tested and sifted through dozens of espresso machines to select the 11 best across a range of different criteria. You’ll find the winner in each category profiled below along with a detailed review of each machine.<\/p>\n

Our team goes to great lengths to unearth the best products to make it easy for you to shop with confidence. A small percentage of the links in our Buyer’s Guides are Amazon.com “affiliate” links. This means we receive a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. This is nothing scary — it simply means our amazing research team can be fairly compensated for their extraordinary work. Read more<\/a> about our editorial standards.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span>Best Espresso Machines<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

<\/span>Best-in-Category Espresso Machines: Comparison Chart<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Image<\/th>Espresso Machine<\/th>Award<\/th>Rating (Amazon Avg.)<\/th>Cost<\/th>Key Features<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\"Nespresso<\/td>Nespresso Essenza Mini by De\u2019Longhi<\/em><\/a><\/td>Best Single-Serve Pod Espresso Maker<\/strong><\/td>4.6<\/td><\/span><\/td>Single-serve pod machine, Bundled Aeroccino milk frother, Capsule welcome gift<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Breville<\/td>Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine<\/em><\/a><\/td>Best Features and Functionality<\/strong><\/td>4.4<\/td><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>Highly customizable, Feature-rich, Professional steam wand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Jura<\/td>Jura ENA Micro 1<\/em><\/a><\/td>Best Design<\/strong><\/td>4.2<\/td><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>Compact and elegant design, Durable build, Versatile and intuitive settings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Nespresso<\/td>Nespresso Creatista Uno by Breville<\/em><\/a><\/td>Most Convenient<\/strong><\/td>4.6<\/td><\/span><\/span><\/td>Rapid heat-up (3 seconds), Self-cleaning steam wand, Value for money<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Nespresso<\/td>Nespresso Essenza Mini by Breville<\/em><\/a><\/td>Best Budget Choice<\/strong><\/td>4.4<\/td><\/span><\/td>Budget price, Simple to run, Can be used with third-party pods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Nespresso<\/td>Nespresso Vertuo Espresso Machine by Breville<\/em><\/a><\/td>Best Overall<\/strong><\/td>4.5<\/td><\/span><\/span><\/td>5 different cup sizes, Bundled Aeroccino milk frother, Aesthetic design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

<\/span>Best Single-Serve Pod Espresso Maker: Nespresso Essenza Mini by De’Longhi<\/span><\/h2>\n

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While marginally more expensive than our similar pick for best budget choice, the Nespresso Essenza Mini by De’Longhi is convenient, reliable, and great value for money.<\/p>\n

Its sleek, geometric design compares favorably to the boxier design of Breville’s equivalent Essenza Mini unit. The compactness of the machine makes it ideal for cramped kitchen spaces and its intuitive operation is suited to convenience-seeking home espresso consumers.<\/p>\n

De’Longhi’s Essenza Mini is bundled with the Aeroccino 3 milk frother. Pricier machines with in-built automatic steam wands offer greater versatility in terms of milk temperature and texture, but these typically cost around double the price of the Essenza Mini. In this regard the Aeroccino is a cost-effective substitute for the preparation of milk-based coffee drinks like the cappuccino or latte.<\/p>\n

We were pleasantly surprised by the Aeroccino 3 in quality testing. The two whisk heads included make it possible to create milk froth and foam in a short period of time. Pushing the button once will heat the milk and holding for two seconds provides the cold milk necessary for iced coffee preparations.<\/p>\n

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