The smallest setup that makes genuinely good espresso at home. A real espresso machine, a burr grinder (do not skimp here), and the puck-prep tools that turn a gusher into a balanced shot. Add fresh beans and you will stop paying cafe prices within a month.
Plans
Choose a plan that fits your needs and budget
Item List
10Prep
4 items| Item | Category | Specs | Qty | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Coffee Grinder | BurrsConical steel AdjustmentStepless DoseSingle | 1 | $150 | View Shop |
| Espresso Machine | Size58 mm TypeLeveler BladesAdjustable | 1 | $25 | View Shop |
| Espresso Machine | Size58 mm Dose18 g TypePrecision | 1 | $20 | View Shop |
| Espresso Machine | Size58 mm TypeCalibrated spring Pressure30 lb | 1 | $30 | View Shop |
Beans & Care
2 itemsMilk & Service
3 itemsThe Machine
1 items| Item | Category | Specs | Qty | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Espresso Machine | TypeSingle boiler PID Portafilter58 mm PumpVibratory | 1 | $400 | View Shop |
Plan Totals$750
Prep
4Milk & Service
3The Machine
1Total$750
FAQ
Common questions about this kit
Machine or grinder first?
Grinder. A great grinder on a cheap machine beats a cheap grinder on a great machine. Burr grind consistency is what makes espresso repeatable.
Do I really need a 0.1g scale?
Yes. Espresso is a recipe — dose in, yield out, time. You cannot dial in what you cannot measure.
Fresh beans — how fresh?
7 to 30 days off roast is the sweet spot. Too fresh and it tastes sour and runs fast; stale and it is flat and blondes instantly.
How long to dial in?
Expect a week and a kilo of beans to get a milk drink dialed, longer for straight shots. Start a notebook on day one.
User Reviews
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Camp-trip espresso from a kit exactly like this. The grinder-first advice is the truth.
The 0.1 g scale advice is my whole training-log personality applied to coffee. Spot on.
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