Which lever to pull?

All the models reviewed here can be purchased today with warranty. The machines featured in our espresso machine reviews are exceptionally good build quality and have a dedicated user base.

Remember that this is not a push button sort of gratification mechanism. You need to take part actively in making the coffee, which will require your dedicated attention. At least till you get the hang of it.

Once you get to know your unit well, you may actually service it or fine-tune it with different parts yourself. You may also mail your machine to a service center if you are not the experimenting type and want to be on the safe side.

When you buy everything (lever machine, conical burr grinder and accessories) at once and buy brand new products, then paying $1000 for all of them is not unrealistic at all. This is an investment, but in the long run it should really pay off. Of course, you can buy used units and save hundreds, if you know what you are doing. You can possibly put off buying a conical burr grinder for while if you buy premium quality preground coffee or buy from coffee shop with actual experts who can make you a fine grind.

If you got the time, read all of our concise espresso machine reviews. Remember that these machines are for devotees who are eager enough to master the art of pulling a espresso the manual route.

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