Is a $69 espresso machine worth it? Checking out the Bella Pro Barista Elite espresso machine

[@Ryantagcoffee]

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[@JamalTheJames]

no

[@handleisGG]

I LOVE generic coffee machines there's "dupes" or unbranded versions of expensive ones

[@ElGnacko]

This video is proof that the grinder is having a greater impact than the espresso machine. It also shows that cheap machine are getting better and better.

[@gric111]

Also shows that the best of the best is only a lil bit better for your end product but the repeatability is kinda where the fancy machines shine that and durability

[@bertalankovacs8322]

These videos make me glad I bought my machine second-hand. Exact same plastic tamper spoon, exact same filter, probably the exact same internals as this one too. Except Breville asks almost $200 for a new one.

[@bluedemon9985]

Grinder and fresh beans make the coffee even drip coffee with good beans tastes amazing

[@Bourdaga]

I liked the energy. Would like a more review as is without changes, and taste the espresso plain but the milk drink was probably the way to go.

[@elasiaval904]

james hoffman recentlyu posted a video about an aldi espresso machine for a simmilar price! The simmilarities between the two machines are extremely obvious to me too, thats super interesting

[@bobyahatovich]

I have a $3000 espresso machine for sale after seeing this 🎉

[@CarsTechWood]

This was my first machine but it was the previous version of it. It did a decent job but it would not run long enough for a 30 second shot. The longest it would run is like 20 seconds so I had to push the button twice which was annoying

[@hssssssssssss]

you might be able to enter into a programing mode, which saves the timing setting into the button. Try holding the double button until the led flashes and tap it again after 30s

[@CarsTechWood]

@ I tried this and the programming mode only went to like 20 seconds max.

[@schaubooyoavgrin6795]

With modern esspresso being with lower pressure higher ratios and all the debate about temperature, there is no doubt that cheap machines can do good work of used properly

[@blancaaraujo2475]

I was gifted one of these brands, not the exact one though, it's the Pro series. Anyways, it's my first espresso machine ever but noticed it brews double the normal shot amount. I've tried to reset it but it still shoots double. Any suggestions?

[@HonestlyBunny]

Hi sorry if you’ve done a vid on this already but do you have any recs for an espresso machine preferably with a built in grinder under $500? I’m thinking something breville maybe? Need a good grad school gift to myself!!!

[@Ryantagcoffee]

You can sometimes find the breville barista express for around $500! However, another option that you can get right now for that price is the breville bambino and baratza esp - this would be a separate machine and grinder but in my opinion it is better than the express

[@yulij9062]

Stores like tj maxx, marshalls, Ross, and kohls have the breville barista express for $500, I love mine!

[@daisy-qx9pu]

I love casabrews! They have deals sometimes and i got the equivalent of the breville one for less than 500!

[@NotASpndingPrblemImAEnthusiast]

Ninja Luxe Cafe buy it and forget getting a manual machine because it’s that good

[@leepc777]

I googled it and some claim it's 52mm portafilter. Some says it's 51mm portafilter. You stated 54mm, which one is correct ? can you post the link to the portafilter you used in the video ? Because the same size portafilter may has different thickness of the three ears :)

[@Ryantagcoffee]

Hey I never said it was a 54 mm, it’s a 51 mm - but just be warned there are also different types of 51 mm designs that may not fit - I believe the gevi ones don’t work

[@leepc777]

@ thanks for confirming it is 51mm. You did state it is 54mm portafilter in the reply below about one day ago.

[@nataliaibraahim2799]

What’s the name of the 3k machine?

[@Ryantagcoffee]

That is a lelit Bianca !

[@raieven]

Where is the cup from?

[@patrickco833]

What portafilter did you replace it with? You got a link?

[@raieven]

Same I wanna know

[@alyaame1192]

Whats the name of that wight scale ?

[@mathewlopez3171]

would u recommend this or the casabrews?

[@vinushka.977]

Try with cheap grinder too

[@bennitamunoz9050]

So i picked this one up after the video for my first machine. What do you mean "dialed in"? 😅

[@JyGproductions]

Fine tuned

[@vagabondz2031]

Whats that cup that has the digital scale in ut?

[@adambilbey95]

Cannot find this thing anywhere online

[@KrisRocks09]

I was able to find it quickly by searching bella pro espresso machine. Its $60 at Bestbuy right now

[@CherubielCherub]

Best buy has it.

[@adambilbey95]

@@CherubielCherubno best buy in England

[@Simbabweman]

It just goes to show you dont need to and probably shouldn't buy a ludicrously expensive coffee machine.

[@BonitoFlakes24]

A strainer can make decent coffee if you use an expensive enough grinder.

[@MichaelMa]

Yeah, it's going to be a year or two before you can steam latte art quality foam with that wand, if this is your first espresso machine.

[@HisMajesty99]

What brand bottomless portafilter would you recommend for a Breville Bambino?

[@Ryantagcoffee]

Honestly, whichever 54 mm portafilter is the cheapest - they are all largely the same

[@HisMajesty99]

@ cool thanks!

[@Aniket2712]

It not a machine, it's the user

[@haotrannguyennhat9550]

Dude, I bought the same model sample from an OEM company in China for $40

[@Ryantagcoffee]

That’s wild!

[@haotrannguyennhat9550]

@@Ryantagcoffee it is an OEM sample so the cover color-ish did not look the same. But the layouts, shapes, even the water tank is identical. :D

[@KrisRocks09]

Do you have a link?

[@haotrannguyennhat9550]

@KrisRocks09 I only have the company name. I bought when I went to a convention of house hold and electrical.

[@AndyPlaysGolf]

Lmao. Let's review this espresso machine and not bother reviewing anything that came with it. What a melt

[@willowithink]

why do you act like bottomless portafilters are inherently better than split bottom lol

[@Ryantagcoffee]

there’s too many reasons to list, but for starters you can see the extraction, it’s less messy, easier to clean etc

[@johnstechhub4274]

A tool is only as good as it's user.

[@imran4968]

This is gonna make "That That Me Espresso" 😂😂😂

[@Ryantagcoffee]

Don’t let Sabrina carpenter find this

[@CusineClub-24]

Being made of plastic is not ok as you said! Microplastics are horrible for your body when ingested and these cheap machines are fully made of plastics, including their hot water lines where the higher priced ones are copper so if you care about your body save your money and buy a decent machine or use a flair or a Pavoni or something without harming your hormones and body!!! Stay healthy drink non toxic coffee Purity!!!

[@Chloe11738]

Returns are so marginal on expensive espresso machines. I’ve tasted espresso dialed in on 100$ machine vs a 4000$ machine. The difference is marginal and those expensive machines are definitely for aficionados. If you’re predominantly making milk heavy drinks, don’t get an expensive machine.

[@zxc-1286]

dude stop fing upgrade and use what comes with the thing

[@Ryantagcoffee]

Using the pressurized basket that comes with it will tell me nothing about it. it’s also important to point out it’s able to be upgraded

[@Staybrown11]

Great grinder makes great coffee….

[@Ryantagcoffee]

Absolutely, some factors still fall on the machine - but even with the cheapest machines grinders and beans make the biggest difference

[@Giuliana-w1f]

I got a really cheap machine, and the results are pretty decent. It has mechanical switches, so i avoid questionable cheap elctronics, it gives me more control over shot lenght, and it's potentially easier to mod (i'm specially looking into better temp control).

[@ethanmichael17]

Nice

[@daisukidaisuki1852]

Nice 👍

[@ProtoFreeze]

they're alright but lower end machines tend to be high / unstable presure-wise and makes it unreliable to dial in with lighter roasts

[@Ryantagcoffee]

True but for a majority of people this would be great

[@ProtoFreeze]

@@Ryantagcoffee yeah i mean for the price point it seems surprisingly capable

[@middlehavenracer007]

Not the words I'd wanna say when comparing a 69 dollar machine to a 3000 dollar one But this shows that it's just companies being greedy and preying on enthusiasts