Before working at @coffeecircle as a content creator, I was a professional barista at @thebarnberlin, where I learned to work with the highest standards. I’ve experienced both professional commercial machines and home espresso machines. Many home machines do a great job, and even some *150€ models* can pull a decent shot. That said, despite many of my peers—like @lancehedrick—rating cheap espresso machines well, I take a more *pragmatic* approach. If you’re considering getting into home espresso, a *rattly plastic machine* won’t make you happy. To make them work, you’ll still need a *great grinder* (which costs more than the machine),
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