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Home espresso machines from automatic to manual, including Jura super-automatics and prosumer builds. Find a machine matched to how involved you want to be.

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  • The best espresso machine for your home

    The whole field, sorted by what you actually want out of it. Start here if you have no shortlist yet.

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  • Gaggia Classic Pro vs Profitec Go

    Two ways into real espresso at opposite ends of the entry market. Which one you should buy depends on how long you plan to keep it.

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  • Linea Micra vs Lelit Bianca

    Roughly the same money, very different machines. One of them we sell, and we say why the other might still be the right call.

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  • Barista Express vs Bambino Plus

    Built-in grinder or not. The question is whether you want one box on the counter or room to upgrade later.

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Espresso machine guides by brand and type

Read a brand guide to choose between one maker's models, or a comparison to choose between two or three machines you have already found. The grinder guides cover the other half of an espresso setup.

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What happens after you order

  • Free shipping, 10 to 14 business days

    Every machine ships free anywhere in Canada, direct from our supplier. No machine passes through our hands, so nothing sits in a basement waiting.

  • 30 days to change your mind

    Unused and in its original packaging, email us and we send a return label. If it turns up damaged, photograph the box before you open it and tell us the same day.

  • We handle the warranty claim

    Every machine carries its manufacturer's warranty. If something goes wrong, email us with your order number and we open the claim rather than sending you to a phone tree.

  • Beans that suit the machine

    We are a coffee company. Tell us what you bought and we will point you at the roasts that work best on it.

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Espresso machine questions, answered.

Should I buy a super-automatic or a semi-automatic espresso machine?

A super-automatic grinds, doses and brews at the press of a button, and most also froth the milk for you. A semi-automatic asks you to grind, dose, tamp and steam the milk yourself. Neither is better. Super-automatics suit a weekday morning where nobody wants a hobby. Semi-automatics reward the attention you give them and let you change how the shot tastes.

Do I need a separate grinder?

Yes, if you buy a semi-automatic. Almost none have a grinder built in, and a good grinder does more for the cup than a more expensive machine does. Super-automatics have a grinder inside, so they need nothing extra.

What is the difference between a single boiler, a heat exchanger and a dual boiler?

A single boiler brews or steams, one at a time, so you wait between the shot and the milk. A heat exchanger pulls brew water through a steam boiler, so it can do both at once. A dual boiler has a separate boiler for each, which means you can set brew temperature independently of steam pressure. The gap matters most if you make milk drinks back to back.

Can an espresso machine be plumbed into a water line?

Some can. Most run from a reservoir you fill by hand, which is fine for a home kitchen. Plumbing in generally means a rotary pump machine and a water line run to the counter, so it is a renovation decision as much as a coffee one. Use the Plumbable filter above to see which machines allow it.

How long does delivery take?

Expect 10 to 14 business days from the day you order. Machines ship free anywhere in Canada, direct from our supplier rather than through us.

How much should I spend on an espresso machine?

Spend what leaves room for a grinder and good coffee. A capable machine with a proper grinder will beat an expensive machine with a cheap one. If you are unsure, buy less machine than you think you want. The upgrade will still be there in a year, and by then you will know what you actually want it to do.