Hi all, I always liked coffee but for the last year or so I’ve actually started looking into the brewing side of things. I’ve experimented with some good home brewers. My favorite so far is the Aeropress.
Anyway, I think I’m ready to get my first espresso machine. I’m a student, so kinda tight on budget. Around $500 is what I can spend on it right now. Can the more experienced people give me some suggestions? I’m happy to get a second hand machine if that’s a reliable option.
Or should I just wait a few more months and save more money? Please let me know what you think. Thanks.
Breville machines, anywhere you would buy a home appliance, probably, they’re a pretty ubiquitous kitchen machine brand. Something like a Gaggia Classic you’d probably be looking at a distributor that handles them; there are several, but I don’t know if any are better than the others.
You can definitely also find such machines used, lots of entry level espresso machines are given as gifts to folks who later decide they don’t really want to fuss around with them.