Is there a good Espresso (or Bean to Cup) machine for £100

[RobbieTheTruth]

Looking to get a relative cheap coffee maker.

Anything worth getting at around £100-£150? I like light roast beans from HasBean and places like that, and would like to be able to extract a decent espresso.

[Batleyred]

Two bean to cup machines on this link under £100.

https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/hous...

[RobbieTheTruth]

Thanks. Both of those are just filter coffee though

[RammyMP]

I’ve got the older version of this: https://ao.com/product/esam2600-delonghi-caffe-cor...

It’s very good but quite big and over your budget.

[Batleyred]

RobbieTheTruth said:

Thanks. Both of those are just filter coffee though

Sorry no expert, just did a google and came up with the link both stating they grind.

[dundarach]

[url]|https://thumbsnap.com/TDOlwBHV[/url
£20 all in, simple and unbreakable.

It's what I use and the coffee is excellent.

[CAPP0]

At that budget I'd be buying a used Gaggia. Best espresso ever, having had several over the years.

[RobbieTheTruth]

CAPP0 said:

At that budget I'd be buying a used Gaggia. Best espresso ever, having had several over the years.

Gaggia Classic? There are a few going on Ebay - I might go for one, I've heard great things.

Any particular model/version to target/avoid?

[grumbledoak]

I had one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andrew-James-Stainless-Ad...
under £60 with a proper 15 bar pump. The only problem was it was properly loud and I want my espresso at 5:30am...

[CustardOnChips]

dundarach said:

[url]|https://thumbsnap.com/TDOlwBHV[/url
£20 all in, simple and unbreakable.

It's what I use and the coffee is excellent.

I can't seem to make decent coffee with mine. Tried all sorts of beans and grinds. Just doesn't seem to make a strong espresso.

[CAPP0]

RobbieTheTruth said:

CAPP0 said:

At that budget I'd be buying a used Gaggia. Best espresso ever, having had several over the years.

Gaggia Classic? There are a few going on Ebay - I might go for one, I've heard great things.

Any particular model/version to target/avoid?

Yes, a classic would be fine. That's what I have albeit possibly slightly older than the ones on eBay currently.

eBay item 333214145234 or similar should do you fine.