Espresso Maker under $200
There are a few basic components to brewing an excellent
espresso.
1.) Very hot water
2.) Brewing under pressure
3.) Freshly ground coffee
There are many machines on the market that can produce a great
cup of espresso for under or close to $200.00.
Here is a list of our favourite machines for the budget espresso set-up:
1.) Krups XP2240
Combination Espresso and Drip Coffee Maker ($299)
Although this coffee maker is $299 it offers espresso and regular drip coffee all in one!
2.) Saeco Via Veneto Espresso Machine
($230)
This machine is $230 and offers you a thermoblock heating
system, the right brewing pressure for optimal crema and flavor extraction and
is the least expensive semi-automatic espresso machine we offer.
3.) Handpresso Wild DomePod portable espresso maker (or ESE) ($109-99)
The Handpresso is the smallest portable espresso maker on the market. Aggressively priced at $109 you can make great espresso anywhere! Pump it up like a bicycle pump and you are ready to brew under 9 BARs!
4.) Bialetti 4
Cup Brikka Coffeemaker ($61.39)
The Bialetti Brikka stove-top espresso maker is unique because it uses a system to increase the amount of pressure you are brewing your espresso under. More pressure means more crema.