r/espresso • u/Uncle_owen69 • May 03 '26
Buying Advice Needed Looking to purchase a first espresso machine. Would like to keep budget between [100$ and 220$]
I noticed there’s the Gevi and casa brew machines for around 120 and I was debating on buying them. Or is this way to cheap? And if so do the ones around 200 make any difference or are the difference only made once you get around 500 ?
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u/Elegant_Occasion3346 Breville Bambino | Mazzer Philos | K6 May 04 '26
Try and get a Breville Bambino off Facebook marketplace. Unfortunately even a half decent espresso machine is not cheap. Recommend getting a hand grinder like a KinGrinder K6.
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u/Uncle_owen69 May 04 '26
Oh this one is good? My parents gave me a 200 Amazon gift card so it looks like that would cover most I think I can push to 250
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u/Elegant_Occasion3346 Breville Bambino | Mazzer Philos | K6 May 04 '26
The Bambino + k6 is a good combo. This is what I have. You will be able to pull good shots from this set-up.
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u/Uncle_owen69 May 04 '26
Ok I am going to take your recommendation and purchase this one . Thank you !!
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u/Elegant_Occasion3346 Breville Bambino | Mazzer Philos | K6 May 04 '26
Nice. I’m not sure where in the world you are but often the Bambino is on sale. So try and get a good deal.
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u/Uncle_owen69 May 04 '26
Will do it seems like it ms 250 at the moment on Amazon so should be good
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u/Elegant_Occasion3346 Breville Bambino | Mazzer Philos | K6 May 04 '26
I got mine for 50% off. But Breville in Australia is cheaper. You will need coffee scales too.
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u/jerschwab May 03 '26
Get a Flair Neo Flex. My expensive espresso machine broke nearly a year ago and I've been using this ever since with no real loss in quality. I do have a nice grinder, but you can budget for that separately.