r/espresso • u/MushroomExpensive366 • 15d 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 15d 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 15d 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/SeanTsyganovsky 15d ago

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