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Casabrews Ultra Pro review: Why don’t all espresso machines have a built-in timer?

The Casabrews Ultra Pro is a midrange espresso machine with a PID controller and a built-in timer, but the steam wand issues still haven’t been fixed.

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I tested the Ninja Luxe Cafe Mini Plus — and it’s ideal for total beginners due to this one game-changing feature

The Ninja Luxe Cafe Mini Plus is one of the best espresso machines for complete beginners due to its helpful dialing-in assist feature.

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The Stylish Casabrews Ultra Espresso Machine Delivers Professional-Grade Shots and Is Easy to Operate for Beginners

It's an affordable alternative to expensive espresso machines and perfect for those starting their home-brewing journey

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I tested the brand-new Casabrews Marenza — and it might just be the best budget bean-to-cup espresso machine on the market right now

The Casabrews Marenza is a super-budget espresso machine with a built-in grinder, just $349. It’s the cheapest bean-to-cup I’ve ever recommended.

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Our readers' favorite espresso machine is the Breville Bambino Plus — and I couldn't agree more after testing 43 coffee makers

I asked, you answered: the Breville Bambino Plus is officially Tom's Guide readers' favorite espresso machine, and I completely agree with you.

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You don’t need a $1,000 espresso machine: This $299 'budget' model makes barista-quality coffee at home

For the first episode of The Coffee Lab, I review the Breville Bambino and share why it's the best cheap espresso machine on the market.

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'This is the key to unlocking barista-quality coffee': I'm a coffee expert and you should never use pressurized baskets

What's the difference between a single and dual-walled basket? It's all in the pressure. I'm an ex-barista, and here's why you should only use one type.

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I tested the De’Longhi Linea Classic — it’s a ‘one-trick pony’, but it could be the pony your barn is missing

The De’Longhi Linea Classic is a premium-looking, budget-friendly espresso machine, but its odd steam wand isn’t capable of making microfoam.

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Priced like an ‘elevated’ model, but doesn’t meet expectations: Why a former barista wouldn’t recommend Cuisinart’s new espresso machine

The Cuisinart Espresso Bar Slim Espresso Machine is a semi-budget machine for beginners, but you can get a much better performance for less elsewhere.

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Should you get a bean-to-cup or compact espresso machine? I'm an ex-barista, and here's my verdict

Should you get a bean-to-cup or a small manual espresso machine? Don't buy one until you read this.

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I finally found an electric coffee grinder under $150 — but I can only recommend it for one type of home barista

The Casabrews Tornado is a very unique coffee grinder. It’s just $139, which is majorly cheap for a burr grinder, but you get what you pay for.

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Casabrews CM5418 review: A budget espresso machine in competition with itself

The Casabrews CM5418 is a super-budget espresso machine perfect for small spaces and small budgets, but there are other better-value Casabrews machines.

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I wasn't impressed by this $99 espresso machine until I got this $38 accessory — now it makes barista-quality coffee

I took the Casabrews 3700 Essential, a $129/$99 espresso machine, and made it into a barista-quality machine with just one change. Here's exactly what I did.

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I thought this Casabrews espresso machine wouldn't deliver — but I’m eating my words as I sip its delicious coffee

The Casabrews 3700 Essential is one of the cheapest espresso machines on the market, and with a few alterations, is also capable of brewing top-notch coffee.

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Small but perfectly formed, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo is my new favorite entry-level espresso machine

A stylish little espresso machine with an affordable price tag that delivers consistently great results, whether you're brewing hot or cold.

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You might be using your espresso machine wrong — I'm an ex-barista and here's what you need to do

I'm an ex-barista and now a home espresso enthusiast. Here are my top foolproof ways to level up your home espresso into a drink worthy of a coffee shop.

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I'm an ex-barista — here's my top 3 espresso machines for every budget

I'm an ex-barista and now I review espresso machines, so I've tested loads of coffee makers. I've rounded up my top 3 recommendations from cheap to premium.

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The Casabrews CM5418 is a small but mighty espresso machine for the casual coffee lover

A great entry-level espresso machine if you're on a tight budget or short on space.

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I'm a barista and I ditched my Breville Bambino Plus for this $129 espresso machine — is the $370 saving worth it?

I swapped out my Breville Bambino Plus for a $129 budget model for a week, and the results are what you'd expect... with a twist.

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The Casabrews 3700 Essential is a budget-friendly entry to espresso, but it trips on one too many hurdles

Casabrews makes some good entry-level coffee machines, but sadly this particular model falls short of expectations.

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Did You See the Casabrews Espresso Machine Go Viral on TikTok? Well, I Just Tested the Follow Up — and It’s a Doozy

The Casabrews 5418 Pro is a budget espresso machine with premium features like a PID controller, but a few issues make it more of a beginner-friendly machine.

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The Casabrews 5418 Pro is a super-affordable espresso machine, but too many corners have been cut to make it a good budget buy

The 5418 Pro has an appealing price tag, but the more I used it, the more the compromises became apparent.

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The new Casabrews 5418 Pro is the tiniest espresso machine I've tested, but it packs an impressive punch

Could this little wonder take the title of "best budget espresso machine"?

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I’m utterly bamboozled by this ultra-cheap bean-to-cup espresso machine — and not in a bad way

The Gevi Espresso Machine with Grinder has one very specific USP: it’s almost definitely the cheapest bean-to-cup machine you can buy.

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Could this $249 espresso machine be one of the cheapest ways to get decent espresso? Yes, but there's a catch

I'm an ex-barista, and now I'm on a mission to find the best home espresso machine. The Casabrews Ultra could be a worthy entry, but it's not perfect.

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