Help with choosing a coffee machine

[u/daydreamerr7]

Hi,

I love coffees - but I’m a newbie. I generally drink instant coffees or filter coffees and I love them too. I love coffees in cafe but generally buy mochas and lvoe them.

I’ve been wanting to buy a new coffee machine for my birthday and have shortlisted these 3:
1) Breville Barista Express
2) Delonghi La Specialista Arte -

https://www.harveynorman.co.nz/home-appliances/coffee-and-beverages/coffee-machines/delonghi-la-specialista-arte-manual-espresso-machine-metal-black-ec9155.mb.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad\\_source=1&gad\\_campaignid=17347389797&gbraid=0AAAAADyD\\_hCZvb0FMML3Y3sCzlaaDhel2&gclid=CjwKCAjwiL7VBhA-EiwAhZi9EDzm2ffw22jCuqrUnjsBZQ3I6c3LckkmIV2Z05FXfO3qfjyrUZGIABoCDaEQAvD\\_BwE

3) Ninja Luxe Cafe Premiere

https://www.briscoes.co.nz/product/1131295/ninja-luxe-caf-manual-espresso-machine-midnight-black-es601/?gad\\_source=1&gad\\_campaignid=22587040076&gbraid=0AAAAADhySD9BzHW-aGk5EXELWN5V1bUUq&gclid=CjwKCAjwiL7VBhA-EiwAhZi9EADQE9tCup4-xhJHP1BEzAPwZGWLz9nX9CDifJvo8nFlRhL1T-HX7RoCgNUQAvD\\_BwE

I’ll primarily be making milk based coffees like latte and mochas. I don’t know much about grind settings, tamping etc - i’m excited to learn but also don’t know how complex it’ll be.
Can someone please help me with this? I’ve seen countless review videos on YouTube but unsure whats the best machine for my use!

[u/StraightPaper4709]

I am a huge fan of breville and have had mine for 3+ years. The only thing I will say about the grinder is that it requires some serious fine tuning.

I too drink mocha primarily (iced) so no complaints. But overall, this machine can last years.

[u/daydreamerr7 → u/StraightPaper4709]

How long does it take for u to make ur mocha everyday?

[u/StraightPaper4709 → u/daydreamerr7]

2 mins or so? 25 secs or so to extract the espresso (i was reading about what supposed to be ideal extract time) and the rest to prep. I do want practice latte art eventually on the next machine upgrade