Sitting at roughly $1500-$2000 this machine will last you FOREVER. Where the breville lacks longevity, the Rancilio Silvia steps in. If you have already purchased or are thinking of purchasing a DUAL BOILER, check out our ONLINE TRAINING COURSE detailing everything you need to get the best coffee out of this machine! The life of a breville however does let it down, with a retiring age of roughly 5-6 years with important hoses, clamps and valves deteriorating. The group head is an industry standard 58mm, compared to it's Barista Pro counterpart, and its steam pump and pressure provides exceptional quality milk and espresso. It's heat exchange technology allows you to control temperatures evenly and with its fully commercial internals it is easily one of the best all rounder machines around the $1000 mark. ![]() Ultimately it is still one of the best budget machines out there on the market, offering two boilers so you can steam milk whilst running espresso at the same time. This machine has changed slightly over the years by Breville, with a few tweaks here and there. For those who have made coffee before and are after that NEXT STEP in coffee quality.īreville’s second and last mention in the list, the famous DUAL BOILER espresso machine. These are the machines that cost over $1000 and give you the most out of your morning cup. There are communities online who have done it all to their machines which you can follow along and play around at home yourself. The internals of the machine are easily accessible with parts readily available to order if you wanted to fix, upgrade and mod yourself. With fully commercial grade parts, like 58mm group heads and quality made boilers, this little machine will last a lifetime if kept well. Minimal in design and quite utilitarian, the Gaggia Classic makes up for what it lacks in looks with its gorgeous espresso it produces. This little machine however does need some prior experience with an espresso machine and it’s for beginners. A robust and commercial grade machine, it will be sure to deliver you exceptional espresso and textured milk. Longevity will ultimately be its downfall.Īt the $700 mark is the Gaggia Classic. Great for those wanting easy espresso at a great price, however if you are anything like me you want to buy once and buy right. If you are thinking of or have already purchased the Barista Pro, you can check out our full TRAINING COURSEonline where we go through everything you need to know about this machine and how to make the best quality coffee on it! This machine will satisfy most people, however you will only get around 5 years of life out of this machine, with repairs costing more than the machine itself. However, like all Breville's, it has quality boilers inside that can produce great espresso, and a steam wand that can make cafe quality latte art. The parts generally feel cheap and plastic, with the portafilter measuring at 54mm, which limits the accessories, upgrades or third party products you can use with the machine. However for the price point it is enticing for those who cannot afford a grinder to go alongside their machine. This isn't my favourite set up as heat, moisture and grinders don't mix. Now the Barista Pro is a neat, compact little unit, with the grinder built in. So much so, I would recommend NOT buying the Barista Express as it just ISN’T worth the money. ![]() As a deluxe version of the Barista Express it is leagues better in so many ways. I n the same price band, sitting under $1000, comes the first appearance of Breville with the BARISTA PRO. The overall feel of the machine is a bit plastic, with buttons and levers just feeling slightly cheap.įor a beginner with little knowledge and practice when it comes to making espresso, this machine will far exceed your expectations and give you everything you need to learn and grow your skills. The steam pressure can produce very silky and consistent milk. It is a single boiler machine, however these are the limits to expect at such a price point. The body is stainless steel, the group head is surprisingly a commercial standard 58mm with a pretty decent portafilter to go with it. ![]() Sitting around the $300 mark, the Stirling Espresso Machine defies all you would expect of a cheap espresso machine.
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