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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.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 13

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.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 24

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

Homes & Gardens · Apr 29

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.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 28

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.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 22

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.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 26, 2025

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.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 31, 2025

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.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 3, 2025

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.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 2, 2025

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.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 29, 2025