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2/5 Stars If the sleek stainless look of the CASABREWS CM5418 lured you in, prepare for some harsh truths. This is another “espresso-styled appliance” that tries hard but delivers little more than warm disappointment. If you must buy it, please buy here What kind of works What really sucks A faint maybe? Only if you’re broke, curious, or desperate … Read more

1.5/5 Stars. Let’s break it down: the QJA 20‑Bar Touchscreen Espresso Machine tries to look like a café pro setup—shiny stainless, LED display, removable 57.5 oz tank, programmable buttons, and a milk frother built in. But behind that flash lies a big compromise. Buy one of these boxes here What It Promises Where It Falls Flat … Read more

1.5/5 Stars Let’s not sugarcoat it: the Mr. Coffee 4-Shot Steam Espresso is not really an espresso machine. It’s a $40 box that tries very hard — and kind of fails — to make something like espresso. But if you’re flat broke, desperate for caffeine, and okay with compromise, it will at least get hot coffee into … Read more

3.5/5 Stars Great “Cheap Shots” The Breville Bambino Plus is one of the most popular entry-level espresso machines on the planet. Why? It’s compact, heats up in 3 seconds, and can actually pull a decent shot with little fuss. But let’s be real — it’s still a starter machine, and you’ll feel the limits once … Read more

5/5 The Espresso Tinkerer’s Dream (Especially With a PID) This Rancilio Silvia review looks at why the machine is still a legend after decades, how a PID upgrade changes the game, and why it’s the best sub-$500 espresso hack if you don’t mind a little tinkering. The Rancilio Silvia is basically the Honda Civic of … Read more