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Espresso Gear for Home Setups
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items There are a lot of ways to make great espresso at home. These are the machines I’d recommend for different features and levels of control, plus the grinders, scales and tools to go with them. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a commissio...
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Espresso Machines that Remember your Recipes
Espresso Machines
Single-Dose Espresso Grinders
Scales
Tools for 54 mm Espresso Machines
Tools for 58 mm Espresso Machines
Espresso Machines that Remember your Recipes
These machines save your espresso recipe for consistent results. They’re chosen for their features, design and fit in a home espresso setup.
A true bean-to-cup machine for espresso, coffee and milk drinks, with a built-in grinder and one-touch brewing. The Sweet Foam function can even flavor the milk foam for drinks like a sweet latte.
JURA J8 twin Automatic Coffee Machine
The Fellow Espresso Series 1 reflects Fellow's approach to espresso, combining modern design with an emphasis on consistency and ease of use.
Fellow Espresso Series 1
The Oracle Jet is fast, consistent and a workhorse.
Oracle® Jet - Automatic Coffee Machine
Espresso Machines
Shopping for your first espresso machine or ready to upgrade? Start here.
The JURA ENA 8 is a compact fully automatic machine that handles everything from grinding the beans to espresso and milk drinks. A good choice when you want a premium bean-to-cup machine without giving up a lot of counter space.
JURA ENA 8 Automatic Coffee Machine
The Lelit Bianca is built for serious home espresso, with dual boiler, flow control, a rotary pump and plenty of control over your shot. The white finish and wood accents make this version especially good looking on the counter.
Lelit Bianca Espresso Machine
For someone who wants more control over their espresso, the Dream PID combines a 58 mm portafilter with adjustable temperature, pre-infusion and pressure in a surprisingly compact machine.
Ascaso Dream PID Automatic Home Espresso Machine
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This is the right choice if you want hands-on control over every part of the espresso process without paying for automation you do not want.
Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine
The Bambino heats up in seconds and takes up very little counter space. Add a grinder and you are set.
Breville BES500BSS Bambino Plus Espresso Machine
The Ninja Luxe Café guides the grind and measures the dose for you.
Ninja Luxe™ Café Premier Espresso Machine
Single-Dose Espresso Grinders
A compact single-dose grinder for espresso or brewed coffee. Grind into the included dosing cup or directly into your portafilter with a dosing funnel for fewer steps.
Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder
The Eureka Mignon Zero is built for single dosing, with 55 mm flat burrs, stepless adjustment and bellows to keep retention low. A strong option when you want an espresso-focused grinder without keeping beans in the hopper.
Eureka Mignon Zero Espresso Grinder
Exceptional grind consistency, very low retention and easy burr access make the Philos a serious single-dose grinder built for precision.
Philos - US Mazzer Store
Scales
For dialing in the grind and getting the dose right.
The S2 fits nicely under the portafilter to weigh and time your pulls.
Maestri House S2 Espresso Coffee Scale Timer
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Accurate to 0.1 gram for weighing your dose before and after grinding.
Tally™ Pro Precision Scale | Studio Edition
Tools for 54 mm Espresso Machines
58 mm WDT for larger filters.
IKAPE Coffee Rotary WDT Distribution Tool
A spring-loaded tamper sized for 54 mm Breville and Ninja portafilters.
IKAPE 53.3mm Premium Espresso Tamper
54 mm Bottomless Portafilter.
Normcore Bottomless Portafilter with Handle - 51mm/54mm/58mm
Level up your espresso before tamping.
IKAPE Double Bearing Espresso Distributor | Precision Coffee Leveler
Tools for 58 mm Espresso Machines
58 mm Bottomless Portafilter with beautiful wood handle.
Normcore Bottomless Portafilter with Handle - 51mm/54mm/58mm
Spring loaded for 58 mm baskets.
Normcore V4 Spring-loaded Tamper - Titanium PVD Coating Base
Break up clumps in your grind with a wdt.
Normcore 0.25mm WDT Distribution Tool V2.1
If you can't get a smooth base, a distributor helps. Alot.
Normcore Coffee Distributor Tool - Chisel / V Blade Base