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The Best Home Espresso Machines For Home Baristas

This is the ideal machine for anyone who would like to become a barista from home. It's easy to use and comes with everything you need to make an excellent cup of coffee or lattes.

Remember, however, that it takes more than a good machine to make mouth-watering espresso. It is also necessary to select the right coffee shops beans, and understand how to operate your machine.

1. Saeco Xelsis

Saeco Xelsis is the perfect espresso machine for those who want to sip a variety of quality coffees from a café. The machine is extremely automated and can do everything for you, from making coffee to dispensing hot drinking water and even the frothing of milk. All you need to do is pour your beans to the top hopper, then fill the reservoir every week or so.

The user interface is very intuitive and user-friendly with a simple touchscreen. You can alter the taste of your drink using 15 different adjustments including coffee strength, taste, as well as the quantity and temperature of the milk. The Xelsis allows you to alter the amount of foam, and whether it should be served prior to or after the coffee.

It can save the preferences of each family member into six different user profiles. You can download and install new content, such as seasonal special recipes to improve your experience using the machine. It will also remind you when it's time to clean your machine. This includes washing and decaling cycles. The Xelsis is also easy to maintain and clean.

2. Gaggia Anima Prestige

The Anima Prestige is a class above the rest in terms of user-friendliness. Like its name suggests, Gaggia's top of best bean to cup espresso maker that makes one-touch specialty drinks. This model replaces the manual pannarello wand, cappuccinatore and steam wand of the base Anima or Deluxe models. It comes with a milk carafe that automatically froths your coffee and puts it in the refrigerator.

The Gaggia Anima Prestige comes with a ceramic burr grinder with five settings that can be adjusted to the perfect grind size. It also comes with a larger than average gap between the coffee spouts that can comfortably accommodate large travel cups.

The Anima Prestige has a sleek and sophisticated design that appears like it's priced as. Its stainless steel body is strong and its slim profile lets it fit in the tiniest kitchen counters.

3. Philips 3200 Series

Philips is a reliable, well-known brand that manufactures high-quality appliances. Their espresso machine is a good investment, allowing you to prepare lattes as well as other coffee drinks at home with the same quality as those served in cafes.

The Philips 3200 Series is one of the smallest fully automatic espresso machines that are available. It is compact and elegant design and is simple to use. It is equipped with a burr grinder, making it easy to prepare freshly ground beans for each drink.

The 3200 has the capacity to hold 1.8L. It has a filter that assists in reducing the need for frequent descaling. It comes with a spout that can be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of cups.

One of the key features of this espresso maker is its ease of use. The control panel features clearly labeled buttons that indicate what each button does. The drinks size and strength options are easy to choose using just a few button presses. This machine is perfect for those seeking an easy to use espresso machine.

4. De'Longhi Stilosa

The De'Longhi Stilosa is a great choice for those who want to learn how to make espresso without spending a fortune. It's fairly easy to clean (though it's not as easy as the Calphalon Temp IQ) and produces delicious, tasty espresso with great froth. It also has the unique ability to allow you to use Nespresso pods which is an advantage for those who enjoy the convenience of instant coffee, but are willing to make the extra effort to make premium espresso.

The manual espresso machine comes with a portafilter, two sizes of filter and is suitable for double or single shots. It is equipped with the 15 bar pressure pump which ensures the highest extraction pressure, and manual frothers that combine steam and milk for luscious frothed drinks. It's also compact and has become a favorite among many Amazon shoppers for its affordability and ability to provide high-quality espresso drinks and frothed milk at home. It's the perfect espresso maker for a dorm or van, and also a great gift for coffee lovers.

5. Delonghi Dedica

The Dedica is a bit more expensive than budget home espresso machines but it offers more in return. It's more reliable in temperature control and can produce lighter roasts more reliably than most budget machines. It's also easier to maintain than other DeLonghi products and occupies less space on the bench. However, it's still prone to get clogged up with super-fine grounds and doesn't have the quality of brewing that comes from premium coffee makers.

With its slim profile, it can be easily integrated into any kitchen. It measures 13 inches x 6.9 x 14.8 inches. The compact thermoblock system makes sure that power is not sacrificed in exchange for size. It can achieve 15 bars of pressure and make drinks with a ratio of 1:2 of coffee grounds in to coffee taken out essential for the perfect espresso. Dedica also has the capability to brew double or single shots and even a milk frothing attachment, for those who prefer cafe-style coffee. By pressing and holding the button you can alter the double or single shot's volume. This is ideal for those who prefer to make their espressos specific ways however it can be difficult for newbies.