CM5418

I had a superautomatic. (Note past tense.) What I loved: push-button ease of brewing many different drinks. Easy enough for everyone in my family. What I didn't love: Drinks were at best "okay." Guests (like my parents, inlaws) were still, for whatever reason, apprehensive about/scared to use it. Cl

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

Most people here are espresso enthusiasts trying to make great espresso and milk drinks. We're also actively trying to make our espresso better. Many going to insist you need to spend more because they have a high baseline for quality. If you are more tolerant to mediocre quality while you see if it

Congrats on starting your barista journey! Basically, espresso is all about pressure,forcing hot water through finely ground coffee at about 9 bars to extract the oils and flavors in ~30 seconds. For beans, most shops use medium to dark roasts because they're easier to balance; light roasts can be t

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

Don’t let anyone tell you you have to spend more than $200. Casabrews 5418 or 5418 pro is your answer. Been using that for about 4 months twice daily with my DF54 and it’s been great.

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

FWIW, I just bought a different AMZCHEF with a prime day discount: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF9Y6JKL This is part of my first espresso setup and I don't know what I don't know, but it is at least good enough to allow me to use a bottomless portafilter with my Casabrews 5418 Pro without making a r

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

I have the most basic gear that you can get and I haven't had a reason to upgrade yet. Casabrews Tornado and Casabrews CM 5418. One day I'm sure I'll upgrade to a nice 58mm machine but this combo has worked great for me so far. My savings allowed me to buy upgrades and a nice knock box. All upgrades