Beginner Espresso setup

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by TheGentleman

Heck, forget $700 and just get a Nespresso. I got one for Christmas and it's been unbelievable. I'm probably an amatuer, but it works!

I got a Cuisanart espresso/cappicino machine for Christmas and love it...it was about $40...doesn't grind the beans or anything like that but tastes just as good as StarBucks...actually I use there espresso blend.

Fine machines for making coffee, I'm sure, but this discussion is about pressurized espresso machines which are a different category gear.