Reddit reviews De'Longhi EC155 15 Bar Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker,Black

Honestly, we have an $800 fancy espresso machine at my work with all the bells and whistles, and it is a grand pain in the ass to use. My $100 DeLonghi machine at home consistently makes a fuller and richer crema and it easy to use. I would recommend that one for a cheap start to try out. Grind fresh coffee, learn to pack it right, and importantly, keep the machine clean!

The most important things are to get a pump-driven (rather than a steam-driven) machine and get a burr grinder. Steam-driven machines will never get to the right temperature or pressure, and it's impossible to get a small enough, consistent enough grind for espresso with a blade grinder. There are tons of affordable options within those parameters, though.

This is not a popular opinion here, but the DeLonghi EC155 is actually a decent starter machine. I got one just to make sure I'd use a home espresso machine enough to justify a better one, and with a little practice to get the right grind and tamp and a couple minor hacks (running a blank shot through first to get the machine up to the right temperature, and removing the fake-crema-making disc from the portafilter) it turns out perfectly acceptable espresso shots. Especially if you're going to turn them into lattes or mochas. That plus a Capresso Infinity burr grinder and a cheap metal tamper (50mm, as the EC155's portafilter is smaller than the standard 58mm tampers) will run you ~$200 on Amazon and you will be happy with the results.

TL;DR: Use fresh-roasted beans from a local roaster, grind them yourself with a burr grinder, use filtered water, and don't cheap out on the brewing equipment.

First of all: /r/Coffee

Now that that's out of the way: What's your goal? Are you just disappointed in how your home-made coffee turns out, and want it to be more like the coffee shop experience?

First, let's talk about the coffee itself, before you add anything to your cup. A good cup of coffee, regardless of whether your goal is just a black cup of joe or a fancy espresso drink, absolutely requires good beans, a good grinder, good water, and a proper brew.

Beans:
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Ok, obviously, right? Garbage in, garbage out. The problem is that most of what's out there is closer to "garbage" than it is to "great." Beans should be used within a couple of weeks of when they were roasted. That's not snobbery, that's just a fact - roasted beans lose a considerable amount of flavor after the first few weeks, and most of what you'll buy in the grocery store is already weeks old, maybe even months old. Go find a local coffee roaster and buy beans from them. My local roaster charges the same as (or less than) Starbucks for a pound, and the coffee is considerably better.

Grinder:
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Do not buy pre-ground beans. That bit about using coffee within a couple weeks of roasting? Once you grind it, that drops a lot. You should grind your coffee right before you brew it. However, I would rather use a burr grinder at the time of purchase than use a blade grinder at home. Those will turn some of the beans into fine powder (which will make your coffee bitter), some into big chunks (which will be bland and flavorless). A consistent grind is important, and you can get one from a burr grinder. Use one scoop of grounds per "cup" of coffee (cup is in quote marks because a "cup" of coffee is 6oz, whereas the unit of measure "one cup" is 8oz - your drip maker's carafe should measure by 6oz cups).

Water:
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Coffee is more than 99% water. It stands to reason that shitty water makes shitty coffee. If your tap water has any flavor to it, use filtered or bottled water. If you use tap water, use only cold water. Or, get a coffee maker with a built-in filter and change it on schedule.

Brewing:
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Your equipment really matters. The flavors in a coffee bean come out best at right around 200 degrees Fahrenheit, give or take 5 degrees. A colder brew comes out weak, and a hotter brew extracts nasty bitter flavors. Do you suppose a $20 Mr. Coffee brewer achieves the correct temperature and maintains it for the entire brew cycle every time? It probably doesn't. This is even more important with espresso, where pressure is just as important as temperature. Cheap espresso machines rarely give a quality brew. ("Cheap" for an espresso machine, btw, is generally under $400.)

Now What?
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So, those are the basics. And if you follow them well, you might even find you don't need to add milk or sugar to your cup. Of course, you can - some of the flavors in coffee aren't soluble in water, but they are soluble in fat, so a bit of non-skim milk can actually bring those flavors out.

As for how much cream/sugar to add, well... it's "to taste," as a rule. Taste it black first. Too bold? Add milk. Too bitter? Add sugar. Just a little at a time.

Espresso Drinks
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Espresso-based drinks (generally anything French or Italian-sounding: espresso, cappuccino, americano, cafe latte, cafe au lait, etc) are tough to make at home, because a good electric espresso machine is expensive, and a good manual one can be even more expensive and much harder to use.

A good compromise is a Moka pot. What it makes is not technically espresso (per the Italian Espresso National Institute), but is very nearly the same. They're generally used stovetop, but electric ones are available.

Once you have your espresso, turning it into something else (cappuccino, americano, whatever) is generally about adding ratios of milk, milk foam, and other ingredients. The milk is heated or turned to foam using steam. Espresso machines generally have the steam wand you need in order to do this. A moka pot will not. You can get a standalone milk frother - some just whip air into it like a hand mixer (though much smaller), others actually use steam (but of course are more expensive).

Use this as a guide to building your espresso drinks.

So what equipment do I use, then?
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It always bugs me when people give general advice but won't give specifics. So here's what I use at home:

• Grinder: Breville BCG450XL ($99.95) - Grinds well without introducing too much heat, or static electricity (yes, this is a problem with some, and it's obnoxious). They claim the finest setting will work for Turkish, but really it's more of an espresso grind.
  
• Drip Maker: Cuisinart DCC-1200 ($88.49) - Reviews consistently well for evenness and accuracy of temperature. Note: Use the "More Buying Choices" section on the right to find one sold by Amazon.com directly, instead of a marketplace seller - I can't seem to link directly to that listing.
  
• Espresso: DeLonghi DC155 ($84.99) - Has all the flaws of a cheap espresso machine, except it's pump-driven rather than steam-driven (meaning pressure is consistent). Its heat block is also about the best you'll do in this price range. That said, I don't use it often. Making espresso is kind of a pain regardless of your equipment, unless you get a so-called super-automatic machine.
  
  And there you go - that's how to make coffee that's as good as, or better than, coffee shop coffee at home. I know the giant wall of text makes it seem like a lot but really it comes down to the TL;DR at the top.

I have the DeLonghi Ec155 and love it. I still only have a blade grinder because the espresso machine was a birthday gift and I haven't saved up the money for a good burr grinder yet, but it still tastes great. It does have a milk frother, but its a bit awkward to use because the stem is so short, so I sometimes just use the AeroLatte milk frother.

I have had it for a few years now and I think it makes great espresso. It has 15 bar pressure, not just pump driven like some of the espresso machines out there. I did mess my first one up by leaving it on milk frothing mode for 2 hours, and fried something. That was a problem with the newer ones and they fixed that issue and sent me a new one for free.

The only problem is finding a correct size tamper. It does have a plastic tamper on the upper right, but I wanted to get a free standing one. I had to settle and get one that is slightly too small.

I bought this guy as a cheap machine a while back. Twice the price as your Mr. Coffee.

http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155-Espresso-Cappuccino-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347649968&sr=8-1&keywords=delonghi+ec155

Delonghi EC155. It was an okay machine at first, espresso okay with its pressurized basket and steamed okay milk with its little plastic attachment. I bought a non pressurized basket and changed the steam wand out along with chopping off the bottom where the basket goes.

NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE especially with the new basket. It made okay espresso before with fake crema but NOW IT DOES IT FOR REALS.

Also my grinder wasn't cutting it much anymore (bodum burr grinder) so I just hooked up my power drill to my kyocera hand grinder and that works like a charm until I can afford a better grinder

Edit: For anybody interested in the new basket it is this basket: (MP68) La Pavoni Europiccola/Professional - Millennium Model Double Shot Basket

Also steam wand is (R_1054) Rancilio Silvia Steam Wand I don't recommend if you are not mechanically inclined, I had to basically take apart the entire unit to swap it out.... but the pressure now is AMAZING.

You know, if you have the time to make them in the mornings, you should invest in an espresso machine with a milk steamer to make your morning mochas. You can get a nice automatic one that still makes espresso with excellent crema by Nespresso for $111 on amazon plus the cost of a milk steamer or frother and the pods. Or you can get something nicer that is more manual like this De'Longhi espresso machine with milk wand. In the long run, it's way cheaper to make these things yourself even if you are doing fancier espresso based drinks vs plain black coffee.

My De'Longhi espresso machine's recently taken to "leaking." As the water heats to ideal temperature for brewing, it sounds like a valve or internal component isn't closing, so there's a hissing sound and water leisurely drips down into the catch for some period of time before it rights itself again. I don't know how to fix the problem or even where to start, so help would be appreciated!

You can get small espresso machines with steam wands for fairly cheap, like this one for $90. Then you can make all the lattes your heart desires! (Granted you have espresso beans and a grinder.)

Price range will dictate alot of this.

My wife and I got the De'Longhi EC155 a couple Christmases ago. When we got it we passively enjoyed coffee and lattes (very low standards).

But its been like a gateway drug and we've been piecing together our coffee arsenal. Like the other poster said though, the grinder will make a bigger difference.

I've had this for about 6 months:

De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker

$81.79 down from $140

It really is great for an introductory machine, I've had no complaints. :)

You can get something like this for around $300-400 used, and it is pretty good for the price.

The problem is that you can't really buy preground espresso, and espresso grinders start at $300 so finding a setup for $100-200 is nearly impossible.

That said, if you really must have decent espresso for under $200, get this Delonghi for $90 and a Hario hand grinder for $25. You'll have decent espresso, but it will be a lot of work.

I have the De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker. It had the best reviews for a cheap consumer machine. If I had the cash to spend I would get an expensive one... alas, I just bought a house and I feel as though I will never have money to spare again...

Well then! Back in High School, I was in the Marching band. Additionally, I was also in Jazz band as a drummer / percussionist. One of my most favorite moments was when the band director (also a drummer / percussionist) let me bring my drumset to a football game. Needless to say, this pissed off the drumline (not that I really cared) and the "drum line instructor." I loved playing my set in front of the crowd at games :).

I wish you the Most wonderful time at school and good luck with year 3! I think everyone needs one of these at school. Or anywhere really :P

Thank you for the contest!

My favorite drink was a latte made using the office's DeLonghi Espresso Machine.

I got very, very good at it.

If I was feeling carbonated, though, I'd get Coke Zero or Diet Mt. Dew.

I got this and am incredibly happy with it:

http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155-Espresso-Cappuccino-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG?SubscriptionId=0K76CZ6RCX2Y05HSNPR2&tag=plp-sdc-wtb-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000F49XXG&ascsubtag=espresso-machines

It took me a long time to make a perfect cup of coffee. Here is what I do:

• 1. freshly roasted beans (under one week old). I do my own at home.
     
• 2. grind espresso (fine) right before you brew. [Grinder]
     (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QTVXCS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
     
• 3. find an espresso machine and brew it. Stop when dark color fades, and add warmed cream.
     
     Here is a 10 minute Ted Talk on: The culinary art of coffee

What would you recommend as an alternative? For the same price, it sounds like I could get something like a entry-tier pump driven espresso machine (Delonghi BAR32, EC155, or similar) only, and still need to buy a grinder. From what I've seen, it doesn't appear to be too difficult to get the capsules (around 60-70c each though), although there are limited options because it can only make espresso.

Delonghi is the best cheap brand. I have a $250 that I love, not sure about sub $100, but quick amazon search shows this one as an option:

De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8EhACbX9DB7FK

Edit: also, spend $20 and get a stainless steel tamper. So much better than the plastic ones they include.

Yeah I'll X-post it.

I am using this.

De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker by DeLonghi http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_tjOXtb0F4PE0Y

So I was recently gifted a Delonghi EC155 which I do love and as far as my beginner tastes go, decent espresso.

However I was reading on the Amazon reviews and I am really confused on how the grounds should be packed in the portafilter and the instructions don't help much.

So I load the grounds do a light tamp so it's even (like the instructions say) but the grounds ALWAYS come out soggy and there for make it a pain to clean. I always thought they were supposed to come out more like a puck that falls out easier, am I doing something wrong?

DeLonghi EC155 15 Bar Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker: Cheap and fast, and can be had for ~ 40$ today, using Amazon's coupon OCTGET20.

Broke college student here, I'm also a barista that's use to having amazing, freshly roasted coffee. So far, no one has lied. AMAZING espresso IS expensive. But can you make a latte as well as your local cafe? With a little practice, time and money, yes.

My current home setup consists of a Delonghi EC155, this is a true espresso machine, it's not steam powered and with a little modification and practice makes good espresso. Modification wise the only thing I'd recommend is depressurizing the portafilter basket, which is easy. If you ever want a better machine but don't want to spend the money you can modify it even more. They're vary popular machines and can be modified to pull amazing shots. They go anywhere from 70-130, however, occasionally things get repacked or the packaging gets damaged in the warehouse. They'll offer them at a hefty discount, I just got mine "reboxed" from amazon for 47 dollars, wait a few days and one will come up. If you use your student email you can get Amazon Prime for free, take advantage of that.

http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155-Espresso-Cappuccino-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396498476&sr=8-1&keywords=delonghi+ec155

I also got this tamper, works well, it's a little light for my tastes but for home use it's fine. The EC155 has a 52mm basket, if having a 50mm tamper bothers you then pay the extra few bucks for a 52mm tamper. Personally doesn't bother me, and it was only 7 bucks.

http://www.amazon.com/Espresso-Tamper-Sizes-Alloy-Coffee/dp/B0001XRNEM/ref=pd_bxgy_k_text_z

Here's a milk frothing cup, you'll need it to properly froth milk. You can poorly froth milk in a microwave but why do that when you can spend an extra 8 dollars and do it properly? I personally got mine for a dollar from a thrift store.

http://www.amazon.com/Update-International-EP-12-Stainless-Frothing/dp/B000MR6I9I/ref=pd_bxgy_hg_text_y

I got one of these grinders years ago for around 20 dollars. I've seen them used, repackaged, and refurbished for about that much. Wait around and a deal will come up. You can also get a Hario Mini and a number of other hand grinders. But this one does just fine. Now out of the box it won't grind fine enough for espresso, however, with about 20 minutes worth of work you can shim it and it'll grind perfectly for espresso. It's not hard and anyone can do it with a screw driver and some tin foil.

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1396498766&sr=1-1&keywords=cuisinart+grinder

At this point if you're willing to wait for a deal on the EC155 you've only spent 107 dollars. Even less if you're willing to wait on a deal for the burr grinder as well. If you want AMAZING coffee you can spend another 27 dollars and get an Aeropress, or wait for a deal and get it for 20 dollars. It will make a coffee concentrate which will taste "okay" for a latte.

At this point, I cannot recommend going to your local coffee houses and asking if you can buy green beans. They typically sell green coffee for 5-8 dollars a pound. You can roast your own coffee with a skillet and a whisk, or a popcorn popper, there are hundreds of ways to do it cheaply and it easy. You'll save money and you'll be drinking tastier coffee.

Don't let these people get you down, good espresso doesn't have to be expensive. Feel free to message me if you have any questions!

I have the cheap an inexpensive De'longhi

http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155-Espresso-Cappuccino-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395839459&sr=8-2&keywords=delonghi+espresso

You make an excellent point. So I guess its get the coffee that tastes good and mix it with the espresso shot. Thanks for the info :)

Okay well as someone who is satisfied with "mediocre" coffee how would something like this hold up?

Obviously it's nothing comparable to all the 17g in 220 degrees 38 seconds or whatever I see on here but that's the kind of thing I have in mind. Any standard recommendations in that department?

Hmm okay I just want a starter espresso machine I know realistically I won't find one that's the same quality from the coffee shop but definitely want to save money on drinks etc . I am an addict lol. Would this be better?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000F49XXG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1452457798&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=delonghi+espresso+machine&dpPl=1&dpID=41RTKD7SAVL&ref=plSrch

It says its semi automatic than 100% automatic

Ég var að hugsa um að kaupa þessi

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F49XXG

Hann lítur út að vera goður og er undir $200 allt saman

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000F49XXG/

$42.50 via Amazon Warehouse Deals.

Haven't tried it myself but Ive been thinking about getting the De'longhi ec155

Here's mine. Had it for two years, works great.

For me, fine grind and good beans made all the difference. As for espresso machine, I have been using older version of this machine for years. As for the grinder, I had to hack this Mr Coffee burr grinder to make it finer (a hack similar to this). If you don't want to mess with the machine, better to get a good grinder. As for the beans, I have tried a lot of things form Starbucks brand to 100% Kona coffee beans. So far, the best tasting ones were freshly roasted beans from a local coffee company (roasted 1-2 weeks before I purchase). If you have good fresh beans, finely ground, then I wouldn't worry about getting an expensive machine too much because they won't magically enhance the taste.

I have this one which works great.

2 minutes to heat, strong pump, and good reviews.

Don't trust the heating light on it, just start brewing when it clicks.

Oh you like americano?

Get yourself this espresso Bar Pump, a grinder (hand or electrical) and make it cheapo and tasty yourself.

Granted, it will cost you 2 minutes more of your time, but the result is 10x better.

You can also make great cappuccino and latte with such a combination, well and also espresso.

Edit: Oh and you get that 5000$ machine taste, because thats mostly what the other machine does, just with seperate steps.

If you are going to spend that much money, you might as well spend a few bucks more and get a real coffee maker. Single serve too. Just add hot water if you want americanos instead of espressos.

After much research and deliberation, I settled on the DeLonghi EC155. It's under 90 bucks on Amazon here.

I haven't used my coffee maker since I bought it, and it makes pretty amazing drinks. It paid for itself in about a month.

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you won't find a super automatic machine within your price range, i think the best you'll be able to find is a semi automatic machine with pressurized baskets, the process flow would be something like this:

1. grind beans with burr grinder
   
   
2. weigh coffee grinds and place X grams of grinds in pressurized basket
   
   
3. put basket in machine and press one button
   
   
4. remove basket and dump grinds in garbage
   
   Here's an example of a machine like that in your range (and here's a demo video of it), but honestly espresso from pressurized baskets is rather meek. Instead you may want to look into drip coffee, or maybe a french press, or an aero press.

A good espressomachine is not cheap, but you can get some decent ones from around $300 and up. If you have the money I'd suggest something from the Breville Barista Express series.

However, if you only want to get better coffee than from a Keurig there are several alternatives for around $100. Check out the De'Longhi EC155 as an example.

If you really want good coffee you also have to invest in a grinder. The Breville BES870XL Barista Express is a good machine with a built in grinder and despite the price(which is to consider very low for such a machine) it will blow your mind.

Cheap espresso? No such thing! About the best you'll do is an "entry-level" espresso machine for around $85. Your mileage may vary: I haven't used a low-end machine like that, but reviews are.... mixed.

Besides, it's very possible your management will object to an 1100-watt, hot-to-the-touch device running at a desk. Maybe you can put it in a "break room" type area or something.

Otherwise, you're looking at a handpresso or similar for $100+, and you'll still need to find a way to get hot water (but it sounds like you have that, if you're using an aeropress). This will make pretty decent espresso once you get the hang of it.

You'd be better off getting a cheap pump driven machine IMO, even with a sub $50 budget - for example, Amazon Warehouse has a used EC155 for $41.99 in "Like New" condition (linked below). It is no Gaggia Classic but it will get you in the ballpark so you don't feel like upgrading 2 weeks after you purchase. If you can get an unpressurized portafilter for it, use fresh roasted beans (beans roasted less than ~15 days before grinding), and ideally grind right before you brew you'll likely be more than happy for the time being - especially if you are making milk based drinks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000F49XXG/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all&qid=1549859440&sr=8-13

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What's your opinion on this machine. This is the one I bought a while ago: De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6uo1CbFZ3RQQJ

It's impossible to help pick out a gift for someone you know absolutely nothing about. Does she drink coffee? Get her a nice espresso maker. You could do the same for tea or cocoa. If she cooks you could go for some small appliance that would make it easier. Juicers seem to be popular these days.

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its called that

https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155-Espresso-Cappuccino-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1493953604&sr=1-5&keywords=cappuccino+maker

I just dug up the receipt, I paid 100 for it a year ago (apparently it's only been a year, not 'years'). After I bought it I saw it below 90$.
It's probably a discontinued model at this point but I'm sure you can find the next generation of it.

There's also the DeLonghi EC155 which has excellent reviews, costs $75, and I think you can even get it at target so you can try it out to see how much you like it. I ordered this one for a friend and she likes it but I've only used the Salton which I wouldn't be surprised if was a better build.

I had an $80 De'Longhi that I used for 3 years before upgrading to my Rancilio Silvia. It pulls a decent and consistent shot, I used it practically every day.

You can get one of the cheap grinders from Target. If you can afford it go for the Bodium Burr Grinder.

I have an aeropress but I liked the espresso from the cheap machine better. Especially for Iced Lattes :D

I replaced a Krups with this De'Longhi one last year and I'm really happy with it, for the price. I've seen it at Best Buy too, and it got the seal of approval of a friend of mine who owns a coffee roasters/shop in Santa Fe.

I've only had mine a year...but I bought it used. It's held up great and can be bought new under $100

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My girlfriend used to drink a cup of sugar-milk with a drop of coffee. Now shes down to just a splash of cream or almond milk. Granted, I'm the only one who actually makes the coffee and i just slowly transitioned her to almost completely black.

If just straight black coffee is too much for you now, like it was for her and I, you should experiment with a cheap espresso machine . Espresso has a much different taste then regular black coffee and there's so much you can do with it. Perhaps steamed milk can help you transition because warming it gives it a sweeter taste than it would have cold.

De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gGexxbA04THHT

What about this one?

This may get some down votes but I've heard great things about the De'Longhi EC155 and it's only $90. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000F49XXG I don't personally own one but the reviews on it are worth at least considering it. And if you look hard enough, you can even find a few others recommending it in this sub. I do agree with everyone else, it's all about the grinder (and IMO, more importantly the beans). Look into getting the baratza encore or the capresso infinity, $130 and $80 respectively. And if you're lucky, you can score a refurbished baratza encore on their website. Check every Thursday, that's when the post their refurbished items.

http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155-Espresso-Cappuccino-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1CR9YK1EKP51T&coliid=I2LHJGGUOLN6OB

bro you got a few options for your 120$ budget..

so you have mr.coffee grinder and its working perfectly right? if so than you can skip grinder part and go with coffee makers

1- 3cup MokaPot $23 with a bodum Brazil French Press $20 and a Milk Pitcher $8, so why i offered such package.. its about 50$ in total and you can make really strong cup of coffee in mokapot and use frenchpress to froth milk so you can do latte art with the pitcher.. o and when u want to make coffee in french press u can... Total $50

2- get an AeroPress $30 with this Frenchpress $15 and aboved mention pitcher for aeropress lattes... Total $50

3- Get MiniPresso Espresso Maker $59 with aboved mentioned frenchpress and latte pitcher,,,Total $80

4- Get Delonghi EC155 Espresso Machine $89 with a latte pitcher.. Total $95

and finally with all that a $5 digital gram scale

all these will work fine with me.coffee grinder as none requires fine grind or have a presurized portafilter

I'm looking to make Carmel macchiatos at home (I really enjoy the iced ones from Starbucks). Aside from an espresso machine, are there any other tools I'll need to accomplish this? Thanks!

I'm looking to get this: http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155-Espresso-Cappuccino-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=sr_1_6?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1377969063&sr=1-6

http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155-Espresso-Cappuccino-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382981773&sr=8-2&keywords=espresso

http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155-Espresso-Cappuccino-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421873498&sr=8-1&keywords=espresso

On sale. The cheapest true (pressurized correctly) espresso machine that I know of, has a decent enough frothing tip for foam, and it pulls some great shots. I have a friend who has had one for a couple of years, and his is still running great- if you're starting out or even pretty knowledgeable about coffee, I recommend this. Plus, it's almost 50% off!