<p>I’m thinking about one of these machines. Which one do you think I should I avoid? Which one is working for you? Do you own one that you wouldn’t buy again or one you love? Also, the prices are all over the spectrum. I would love some help. Thanks!</p>
<p>I’d like some help, too - this is on S1’s Christmas list.</p>
<p>We have the Nespressor
<a href=“https://secure1.nespresso.com/precom/sima/fiche__Nespresso_Essenza_D90__N_ESS_D90_5_us_en.html[/url]”>https://secure1.nespresso.com/precom/sima/fiche__Nespresso_Essenza_D90__N_ESS_D90_5_us_en.html</a></p>
<p>It’s very simple and it works. It’s less than $200. Some people we know have spent $$$ on it, only have it break down all the time. This one is no frill, easy to care for and makes a great cup of espresso. My H said to get a separate frother (~$20 from W&S), not to have it as part of the machine. He also buys individual coffees from Nespresso.</p>
<p>D1 wants one for Christmas too.</p>
<p>I love my nespresso machine! I think it cost about $180. Very reliable, excellent coffee. I also bought one as a gift for my younger son - the machine is a big hit on his hall - lots of kids stop by to make themselves a cup. I just sent off another order of the capsules to him at school.</p>
<p>PS artmommy - do you really have over 4 billion posts?! (Posts: 4,294,967,295)</p>
<p>See wholelattelove.com or any of the coffee geek sites for complete discussion of espresso machines.</p>
<p>In brief, espresso machines come in 3 varieties: manual, semi-automatic and superautomatic. Manual machines require a huge amount of skill to use; semi-auto machines require a moderate amount of skill and practice to use, but can produce excellent espresso; super-auto machines require no skill whatsover and produce consistent, decent espresso.</p>
<p>If your goal is easy, consistent, decent espresso, get a moderately priced super-auto machine. Stay away from inexpensive super-auto machines. Starbucks espresso has been brewed using super-auto machines for the past five or so years.</p>
<p>If your goal is to “craft” your own espresso and have occasionally great, frequently good, and sometimes awful espresso, get a semi-auto machine like the Rancilio Sylvia, the de facto entry machine for most aspiring barristas.</p>
<p>If you goal is to “craft” your own espresso and own a knock-your-socks-off chrome masterpiece machine, get the Rancilio Sylvia first and learn to pull really good shots before making a big purchase.</p>
<p>See [wholelattelove.com</a> Espresso and Coffee Related Articles](<a href=“Blogs – Whole Latte Love”>Blogs – Whole Latte Love) and [Picking</a> the Perfect Espresso Machine](<a href=“http://www.wholelattelove.com/articles/best_espresso_machine.cfm]Picking”>http://www.wholelattelove.com/articles/best_espresso_machine.cfm)</p>