![]() Bonus: A heated top plate keeps cups warm and ready to receive your perfect cappuccino.Ĭalling all espresso nerds: The Breville Barista Pro offers endless possibilities for crafting the perfect cup. But the quality of the drinks it makes more than make up for it. One drawback is the high noise level of the machine (but who knows, that tell-tale steamer wand screech might be music to the ears of espresso fanatics) and that it’s on the larger side. And the espresso quality is a perfect match for the decadent milk foam: the Brim pulls a well-extracted shot nearly every time using the predetermined settings, but also offers the option to customize to your liking. These details all contribute to crafting some of the velvitiest, silkiest microfoam around (with a little skill required from the user). We also love how the steam wand is separate from the hot water wand, so you know each will be heated at the optimal temperatures for their respective tasks. We love the lithe nature of its steam wand it smoothly rotates a full 360 degrees, so you can always find the perfect angle. And this retro beauty is not without modern conveniences: it can adapt to coffee pods, too, if that’s your style.įolks tend to think it’s all about the espresso when it comes to specialty drinks, but a good frothing of milk can make or break a beverage no matter how high-quality your beans may be. There isn’t much room to customize here, so it likely won’t cut it for baristas who are more particular about their espresso specifications, but beginners will appreciate its three-button simplicity. It heats up in around two minutes and features a built-in milk steamer (which works fine, but is a little clunky and awkward to use compared to the long and slender steam wands on other models). But this little machine isn’t just about style, it functions just as well. We also love the Smeg’s unique rounded shape compared to the boxier silhouettes of many other machines. ![]() Every color offered is eye-catching-from lipstick red, to soft mint, to poodle skirt pink, to a perfect vanilla milkshake cream-and the sparkling chrome touches bring to mind retro muscle cars and space-age glam. If you’re also someone who’s nostalgic for a time when pastel-hued appliances were the norm (even if you weren’t born yet), the Smeg boasts vintage charm in spades. ![]() This darling espresso machine would be right at home in a 1950s kitchen, tucked on the counter alongside a Betty Crocker cookbook and a set of jadeite salt and pepper shakers. ![]() Other features that make this gem fit to be one of the best espresso machines under $1,000 include a built-in water filter, which does wonders to give you better-tasting espresso, and a pannarello wand, which helps you achieve a delicate foam not smattered with unsightly large bubbles. Plus, you save time since you won’t need to separately decant the coffee before you sip. Though the brewing process takes longer than that of a standard espresso, it's worth it for a bold, not watered-down iced coffee. Just fill a glass with ice and let the Dinamica do the rest of the work. ![]() We find this model especially versatile: it not only produces smooth shots of espresso, but has options for “drip coffee” (for your dinner party guests who like their post-meal cup on the simple side) and also for “iced coffee”-allegedly the only machine on the market with this capability. The Dinamica is a super automatic-style espresso machine, which means it’ll take care of everything from grinding your beans to filling your cup with just the push of a button. ![]()
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