Home espresso, explained
Make sense of your home espresso setup
Choose your home espresso setup around your routine and kitchen space. Explore eight guides to machines, grinders, accessories and making espresso at home.
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Photo: DeLonghi press room- Independent guidesWe explain how the options work and what to check, with dated sources you can open yourself.
- No personal detailsNo forms, no sign ups and no quotes. We never ask for your name, email or phone number.
8 guides
Find the guide for your next decision
Choose a home espresso setup around your daily routine and the space you have. Our eight live guides cover equipment choices and making espresso at home.
Start hereBest Home Espresso Machine for a $500 SetupCompare home espresso setup choices for a $500 planning limit, with Bambino basket guidance and a checklist for complete checkout costs.Read the guide- Best Espresso Machine for Beginners: A First SetupChoose a first espresso workflow using the Bambino basket instructions, a simple learning plan and checks for equipment you need.Updated
- Best Automatic Espresso Machine: Check Every StepCompare the Magnifica Start automatic coffee workflow with Breville manual preparation, and distinguish brewing from milk automation.Updated
- Best Compact Espresso Machine: Fit Your KitchenCheck whether an espresso setup fits your kitchen by measuring working space, tank access and the room needed for a separate grinder.Updated
- Espresso Machines With Grinders: What to CheckCompare the Barista Express integrated format with a separate Bambino and grinder setup by daily workflow and complete purchase cost.Updated
- Best Espresso Grinder for a Budget Home SetupCompare the Encore ESP, Smart Grinder Pro and J-Ultra by espresso workflow, adjustment and total cost before choosing a grinder for your US kitchen.Updated
- Espresso Machine Accessories: Buy What FitsCheck included Bambino accessories before buying extras, identify missing tools and assess compatibility for your chosen espresso routine.Updated
- How to Make Espresso at Home: A Careful First RoutineFollow a Bambino BES450 brewing sequence from basket choice and dosing to tamping, extraction and a recorded adjustment for the next shot.Updated
Plan around your routine
Use the guides to plan your setup and brewing routine.
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Pick your routine
Decide how much hands-on work you want each morning.
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Budget the whole setup
Set a budget for the whole setup, including a grinder if you need one.
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Measure your space
Measure the space you can spare.
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Check before buying
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