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Entry espresso machine

Only worth it for someone drinking espresso every day, and only alongside a grinder — the machine is the cheaper half.

By Considered Gifts editorial desk
Usually around
$250
Kind of gift
Something to keep
Close enough for
Friends and closer
How it arrives
Has to be posted. Check the retailer's own delivery estimate before you order.

Why this works

  • Upgrades a daily ritual.
  • Feeds a hobby they love.

A good fit when

  • daily espresso drinkers
  • a shared kitchen

Before you buy

A 58mm portafilter means accessories are findable for years. Pressurised baskets flatter bad grinding and cap how good it gets.

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