@andyjamerson: Low-budget espresso setup ⬇️ Machine: DeLonghi Dedica (ca. 150€) Grinder: Kingrinder P2 (ca. 50€) or if you want electric: Baratza Encore ESP (180€) Honorable mention: @flair_espresso Neo Flex (110€), but has no milk steaming capabilities. But I am going to be honest with you: It’s not the easiest setup to work with. Hand grinding espresso coffee can take a pretty long time and obviously requires some muscle work. Dialing in espresso on such a low budget can become a tedious process. I personally also dont hate the design, but there is obviously more beautiful setups out there. If you have a bit more money to spend, I’d rather look into the mid-budget category. Here the step ups are: A faster electric grinder, better build quality on the machine and possibly a few more capabilities when it comes to heat retention or milk steaming power. #espresso