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One note-this machine doesn’t come with a built-in grinder, which is a plus for those who have already invested in a conical burr grinder and could use the counter space. The best espresso machine is the one you’re going to use, day in and out-and for most people, that’s the Bambino Plus. The machine, its two included portafilters, milk jug, and tamper are all sturdily made. The drip tray even has a handy light up feature, reminding you when it’s time to empty it.

The steam wand auto purges the last drops of milk lest someone in your household “forget” to clean it. With the Bambino Plus, brewing espresso is hard to mess up, so it’s safe for houseguests and roommates. If you prefer milky espresso drinks like lattes, you can even set the steam wand to an automatic setting and skip that extra minute of foamy fiddling. Even though it has a cost-and-space saving single boiler, it’s ready to pull a shot about three seconds after you turn it on, and the steam wand revs in the same amount of time. Not the Bambino Plus and its ThermoJet heater. Others take ages for the heating mechanism to switch from espresso making to milk steaming. Some machines need to be constantly refilled luckily, this one has a roomy water reservoir. One of the biggest reasons an espresso machine takes dedication each morning is the timing of all the little steps. Most of all, I love the piping hot double shot of espresso each morning, complete with a foamy, golden crema-and even more, the weekend cappuccino, topped with a little cloud of frothed oat milk. The satisfying click of the portafilter, the roar of the steam wand, the crunch of the coffee grinder. We even have high-quality drip coffee makers that we'd recommend.Īnd yet I love all the shiny clunkiness of an espresso machine. Consider a simple French press or pour-over, a stovetop moka pot or the nimble AeroPress, so lightweight Chris Morocco brings it on vacation. Sure, it's possible to make a good- great!-cup of coffee with plenty of humble at-home brewing processes. The single exception to this: the espresso machine.

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I considered asking for a never-ending supply of $1 kitchen towels in my Christmas stocking.įor the most part I've been completely won over by the no-frills equipment of a professional kitchen. Now and then I find myself scrolling through a restaurant kitchen retailer at night, checking out the industrial-size, bare-bones stockpots. Mostly, I daydream about elegant and functional knives. But since I began working as a chef, my tastes have taken a more austere turn.

I’ve historically been a gear gal, nerding out over the best espresso machines, high-tech rice cookers, and sous vide machines.

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