CM5418

Thanks man! Trust me, I had plenty of onion shaped hearts before this lol. To be honest, I’m a total newbie too, so the casabrews 5418 pro is actually the only machine I’ve ever used. I did a ton of research in this sub before finally pulling the trigger on it. I can't really give you professional a

casabrews 5418 pro could be worth a peek. been a decent little countertop machine in my experience. took a few tries to dial in but once it’s there it pulls respectable shots, and I can get decent microfoam with the steam wand if I take my time. pretty solid for morning espresso and milk stuff. just

Casabrews 5418 pro + Fellow opus is a good combo. Around $380 now. 5418 pro has pressure gauge and proper steam wand to actually help you learn the ropes without being overwhelming. Opus is solid too, but the workflow takes a minute to get used to. And they're both compact, good for small space. gl

Casabrews 5418 pro. Strong stream wand from what a lot of reviews say. Fast heat up. Will feel similar to a bambino at a way lower price point. Just have to get a grinder. I'm gonna give a tip as someone who has been a commercial barista for the last 13 years (also an unpopular opinion): If you're a

Unsure which 3 you're referring to, but I'll assume De'longhi ECP because it's within the price range and a worthile upgrade over the Stilosa (water tank doesn't drain to counter, larger boiler (better steam pressure), larger shower screen, lower vibration, etc). I'll assume the base Bambino because

I have a 5418 Pro and like it. I bought a DeLonghi ECP3630 (now $179) and a De’Longhi Classic (now $229) also and preferred the Casabrews over both. The CM5418 is now $140, for comparison. I had a very basic espresso machine LONG ago and had no idea what I was doing at all, so I consider this to be

Casabrews 5418 Pro’s been solid for me as a first machine. Quick heat up and milk isn’t a nightmare to learn on. The only extras I’d call MUSTS are a burr grinder and a half-decent tamper. Everything else can wait until you figure out what drinks you actually make the most.

You're right, and all these espresso machines came with a steam wand so you can steam the milk for your mixed drinks. If you're ok with a little bigger budget, the casabrews 5418 that I have is at $140 on Amazon right now and it's much better than the other two I mentioned. It still comes with a pre

A Casabrews 5418 & Tuni G1 Conical Burr Grinder is a great starter setup for that budget Edit: just realized you’re in the UK and the Tuni grinder’s price is double than it is in the US. Not inside your budget. Found this: https://amzn.eu/d/1P2OQlh with great reviews. Remember grind size is key, eve