Best Espresso Machines 2020 – Buyer’s Guide & Reviews

Here’s the list of Best Espresso Machines of 2019

A machine which makes coffee by mixing pressurized boiling water with ground coffee and a filter to produce a thick, concentrated coffee called espresso is called espresso machine.

These Best Espresso Machines help us to brew cafe-like espresso at home. An espresso machine can also contain a steam wand to steam and froth milk to make cappuccino and caffe latte.

These can be steam-driven, piston-driven, pump-driven, or air-pump-driven. They can also be operated manually or automatically. These types of machines are available for a wide range of prices, some are available for a price as low as $50.

Best Espresso Machines

Breville BES870XL Barista Express – #1 Best Espresso Machines

• Comes with a conical burr grinder and half-pound bean hopper made out of stainless steel. The conical burrs allow you to extract the flavor from the bean by maximizing the surface area of the grinds. The hopper has a locking system for easy removal, storage and transfer of coffee beans
• Contains many grind amount selector dials to choose among different grind settings ranging from fine to coarse and adjust the amount of freshly ground espresso
• The machine has many filter size button to choose from a single or double-wall filter basket and the machine will provide the required amount of ground coffee according to the appropriate filter type
• The Clean my light is a light, which indicates the time for cleaning the machine. It also comes with a cleaning kit included, to help you with cleaning the machine
• The auto-purge function allows you to automatically adjust the temperature of water. It also has a removable drip tray with both wet and dry spills and the ‘Empty me!’ indicator for when it’s full
• The portafilter dispenses freshly ground espresso directly into the filter. The grinder automatically stops when the indicated amount has been reached
• It has an espresso pressure gauge to monitor espresso extraction pressure. The stainless steel thermo coil heating system accurately controls water temperature
• Finally, it comes with a 360-degree swivel action steam wand so that you can effortlessly the texture of the milk for the coffee

Pros

1. It has a built-in bean grinder allows you to control the quality of the finished product
2. The Clean Me light acts as a reminder, allowing you to timely clean the machine

Cons

1. The only one con of this espresso machine is that it costs more than other espresso machines.

DeLonghi ESAM3300 Magnifica Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine

• The DeLonghi Espresso Machine contains a new patented boiler is very compact, and its excellent heat distribution allows to have a perfect espresso every time. The stainless-steel removable double boiler can be cleaned very easily
• The Instant Reheat function always maintains the machine at the ideal temperature for espresso, regardless of the interval between cups.
• It contains a removable water tank and bean container, you can fill the water tank and empty the coffee grounds without moving the machine. All of the controls and are at the front of the machine, thus making it easy for you to operate the coffee machine
• The Integrated Burr Grinder is a specialty function available in this machine. You can set the grinding level to customize your espresso according to your preferences. It will help you to get rich, smooth, balanced, and sweet taste cup after cup. Your coffee can be strong or weak, long or short according to the amount of water, milk, and coffee

Pros

1. You can brew perfect coffee using this machine even if you are a beginner at making espresso
2. Extremely easy to clean the machine and reassemble it

Cons

1. It does not have any reminders like the earlier espresso machine

7 Pc All-In-One Espresso Machine & Cappuccino Maker

• Comes with Coffee Bean Grinder, Portafilter, Milk Frothing Cup, Spoon or Tamper & 2 Cups
• The Thermoblock fast heating system always allows you to set precise temperature
• It contains an easy view removable water tank, which allows to conveniently monitor levels of water. A handle is also included on the tank which can be used for cleaning and refilling the machine
• Detachable frothing device and removable drip tray allows you to clean the machine hassle-free cleaning
• The Stainless Steel 15 BAR PUMP PRESSURE SYSTEM allows you to enjoy great tasting coffee. It also comes with stainless steel milk frothing cup which can be used to prepare lattes and cappuccinos

Pros

1. One can make the best quality cappuccino, latte, and espresso using this machine
2. Frothes liquids such as milk very well and can brew up to 4 cups of coffee
3. Convenient cord storage

Cons

1. Faulty machinery

La Pavoni EPC-8 Europiccola 8-Cup Lever Style Espresso Machine

• It contains a sturdy all-steel construction with heavy chrome plating, thus allowing you to make an excellent coffee
• It comes with many settings and options like tamper, screen, screen holder, measuring ladle, and cappuccino attachment
• The machine also comes with an instructional video to help you with setting it up
• The dimensions of this machine are 11 by 7 by 12 inches and it comes with a one year warranty

Pros

1. Produces superior grade coffee
2. Beautiful durable steel construction

Cons

1. Operates manually
2. You need to have patience while operating this machine and producing fine coffee
3. It requires precision to operate the espresso machine

Philips Saeco Intelia Cappuccino Deluxe Automatic Espresso Machine, Stainless Steel, HD8771/93

• Contains a lot of options using which you can brew different types of coffee, from Espresso to Cappuccino, to satisfy your coffee cravings
• It contains a feature named Quick Heat Boiler, which allows you to brew perfect espresso and cappuccino without the wait
• The ceramic grinders create the ideal grind and allow the water to flow through thus extracting the purest essence of the beans

Pros

1. Automatically cleans and performs most of the prep work, this allowing to enjoy great coffee without any hassle

Cons

1. Extremely expensive espresso machine
2. Does not perform well, resulting in customer dissatisfaction