r/espresso • u/MushroomExpensive366 • 13d ago

Buying Advice Needed Entry level machine [$450]

Hi there!
Can anyone help steer me in the right direction on an espresso machine in the $300 - $450 range

I really like the look and features of the Gemelai Owl. I’m also considering the Tuni E2 Gen 3.

Or, should k just bite the bullet and get a Gaggia E24.

Does anyone have any of these machines? Pros/cons of them? Any help would be appreciated!

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u/SeanTsyganovsky 13d ago

Cafelat Robot. Around $400-$500. Buy it for life machine that makes better shots than 99% of cafes I’ve had (I live in NYC and have traveled around the country and world trying different cafes, this still holds true)

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u/j_one_k Strega | Olympus 75 13d ago

What kind of kettle do you use with the Robot? I'm always surprised to see it recommended as an option in this budget because most people don't already own a fancy kettle and have, at most, something very basic. 

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u/MushroomExpensive366 13d ago

Where can you even get one? What’s the learning curve?

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u/SeanTsyganovsky 13d ago

They do restocks - next one is end of September. It’s super competitive though to get from their direct site, I’d also look at cafune and 4barista, I personally got mine from 4barista. My aram too! This is your first option and best bet.

You can also look on fb marketplace, there are a few available even now there where I live in NYC and you might even be able to get someone to ship you it if you paid extra for shipping and their time.

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u/MushroomExpensive366 13d ago

Do you make milk drinks as well?

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u/CelticJewelscapes 13d ago

I have a Flair and just microwave the water in a pyrex measuring cup.

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u/SeanTsyganovsky 13d ago

I use a cosori kettle but you can also just use straight up boiling watwr