Espressomaschine
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Espresso at home
How to choose an espresso machine
Good espresso comes down to three things: freshly ground coffee, water at the right temperature and the right pressure through the coffee. Every machine here can do that. The difference is how much the machine does for you, and how much you want to do yourself.
Some machines grind, dose and tamp for you and steam the milk at the touch of a button. Others leave every step to you and give you full control in return. Start by thinking about how you drink your coffee, and how much time you want to spend on it in the morning.
Four kinds of espresso machine
All of them use a portafilter and brew real espresso. They differ in how much happens automatically.
Compact and quick
Small machines that heat up in seconds and make a good espresso without taking over the kitchen. You'll need ground coffee or a separate grinder.
E.g. Sage Bambino
With built-in grinder
Grinder and machine in one, so the coffee is freshly ground for every cup. A good place to start if you want everything in one machine.
E.g. Sage Barista Express and Lelit Kate
Classic, with a boiler
Heavier machines with one or two boilers and a separate grinder. More hands-on, with more control over temperature, flow and milk.
E.g. Lelit MaraX and Sage Dual Boiler
With automatic help
The machine grinds, doses and tamps for you, and steams the milk to the temperature you choose. Café-style espresso with fewer steps.
E.g. Sage Oracle
What to look for
A few things make a bigger difference in the cup than the spec sheet suggests.
Stable temperature
Look for PID control. It keeps the brew water steady, so the coffee tastes the same from one shot to the next.
Milk and steam
If you make a lot of milk drinks, a machine that can brew and steam at the same time saves time. That usually means a heat exchanger or two boilers.
The grinder
Espresso needs a fine, even grind that you can adjust in small steps. A built-in grinder is convenient, a separate one gives you more room to fine-tune.
Warm-up time
Some machines are ready in seconds, while bigger machines with boilers need longer to heat up. Think about how your mornings look.
Space and water tank
Measure the space under your cupboards and check the size of the water tank. A bigger tank means less refilling.
Cleaning
All espresso machines need descaling and a clean group now and then. A water filter makes the job easier and helps the machine last longer.
Two brands, two approaches
Most of our espresso machines come from Lelit and Sage.
LelitItalian machines from Brescia for those who want to do it by hand. Heavy groups, PID and flow control on selected models.See Lelit espresso machines 
SageSmart machines that help you along the way, with built-in grinders, automatic milk texturing and guided settings on many models.See Sage espresso machines