Espresso Makers for Less

by sukisuki

Question by help~: what is the best home espresso machine (automatic) for latte art?
I have Delonghi espresso maker(automatic) 3400, but it is not useful for making latte art although I like its espresso shots and Americanos. It seems like the steam is too weak to make latte art.
What would be a better espresso machine to make latte art?
Although I found Saeco fit for latte art, the one I tried was a commercial one, and I am looking for home machine. I prefer Delonghi just because I have used it, but it doesnt have to be.
please help!

Best answer:

Answer by Toby
I don’t know enough about espresso machines to actually make a recommendation, but here are a few sites that would have some good merchandise that you could research and choose from. I’d also suggest contacting the people from Prima Coffee (last link) because they would definitely know what to tell you. Good luck!

http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/store/products/Home+Espresso

http://www.sweetmarias.com/sweetmarias/espresso/espresso-machine.html

http://prima-coffee.com/

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by ghirson

Question by Jack X: Can I use regular coffee in an Espresso machine?
Can I use Starbucks/Kivu/Peet brand finely ground coffee in an Espresso Machine?

I just don’t want to buy a coffee grinder and beans, seems like too much trouble.

Also is there a big taste difference between grinding your own beans and just buying ground coffee?

Best answer:

Answer by PAUL S
hi yes you can i think its the same taste

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Question by Saul: Espresso Machine? Can you recommend a good one?
I want to spend under 100.00 USD for an espresso machine. Are there any good one that last for 2(day) use? Good pressure and quality in general?

Any suggestions would be helpful.

Best answer:

Answer by kick it
I don’t know how much they go for since mine was a gift, but I’d go with Nespresso.

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