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Gaggia ESPRESSO Machine and all needed Accessories    US $299.00

ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE ACCESSORIES 7 PC PROFESSIONAL    US $39.90

Starbucks Barista Espresso Machine Yellow with accessories    US $130.00

HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL LA CIMBALI 2 HEAD ESPRESSO MACHINE PLUS ACCESSORIES    US $1,999.99

Saeco Starbucks Sirena Espresso Machine with accessories EUC N0 RESERVE    US $90.00

PARTS FOR Breville XXESP6SXL Cafe Modena Espresso Machine ACCESSORIES ONLY    US $88.99

Saeco Barista Basics Espresso Maker Machine Starter Accessory Kit Set Brand New    US $89.99

Krups F920 Espresso Machine Lot W Accessories Some Starbucks Brand VERY LOW USE    US $85.99

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine Used in Excellent Condition Original Accessories    US $99.95

FRANCIS FRANCIS Magic LEspresso X1 Coffee Espresso Making Machine Accessories    US $434.61

Starbucks Barista Saeco Home Coffee and Espresso Maker Machine with accessories    US $119.99

Saeco Espresso 2002 Arome Noir professional quality machine w accessories Nice    US $135.95

espresso maker buying guide?

What are some things to consider when purchasing an espresso maker? I have no idea how the whole system works (I am looking to buy one as a gift for my girlfriend). Is buying the machine enough or do I need to order accessories? I have read some reviews that mention a frothing wand and things of that nature, do they come with the machine? Basically I do not want to buy her a machine that she cannot use straight out of the box.

Machines under $100 aren't very good and not really worth the money. Personally I wouldn't touch a DeLonghi with a very long bargepole. I would look at the cheaper Gaggias or Saecos - but these may be a little over you budget.

Also you really need a decent grinder capable of grinding fine enough for espresso. Again the very cheapest you will find one of these for is $100 unless you go for a hand grinder like the Kyocera or Porlex. Basically without freshly ground beans you will be unable to make espresso.

On top of that you should consider getting a tamper which is the right size for the machine as the plastic ones they provide are useless. Nearly all espresso machines will come with some sort of steam wand for frothing milk. That said, most of the cheaper machines will be unable to heat the water to create enough steam to forth milk properly.

So sorry to be the barer of bad tidings but on your budget you are probably better focusing on a cheaper coffee making solution - Something like the Aeropress for instance http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=Aeropress&x=0&y=0. This will make much better coffee than a cheap espresso machine can especially if you combine it with a hand grinder.

P.S To make espresso the machines run at around 9 bar - most are rated 15/16 bar because it is better not to run a pump at maximum capacity. If there even is a machine rated at 19 bar it would not be very good.

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Accessories KNOCKBOX LG Espresso Machine Large Knockbox $53.99 This espresso machine knock box with bottom allows you to prepare coffee treats like a true barista. The knock box is the place where all the good coffee grounds go. Size: 6 in. W x 4 in. D x 12 in. H.

Accessories KNOCKBOX SM Espresso Machine Small Knockbox $47.24 This espresso machine knock box with bottom allows you to prepare coffee treats like a true barista. The knock box is the place where all the good coffee grounds go. Size: 6 in. W x 4 in. D x 6 in. H.