Espresso Machines

Four espresso machines with built-in grinders compared on grind settings, milk system, warranty and what each is best for, from maker sources.

Which espresso machines suit lattes and cappuccinos: automatic milk texturing versus manual steam wands, from maker sources.

What Gaggia documents about the Classic E24 espresso machine: 58 mm portafilter, included baskets, size, and who it suits or does not.

What Breville documents about the Barista Express (BES870): built-in grinder, PID control, pressure gauge, size, and who should avoid it.

What the Breville Bambino Plus does, who it suits, what you still need to buy and where it falls short, based on Breville documents.