DiyPresso: DIY Espresso Machine

Looks cool but for me a manual machine like a Flair is ideal. I don’t have to spend a lot of time or money and I get consistently good espresso.

Thanks for the recommendation! I was actually looking for an Espresso machine today and the manual operation is very appealing, especially because I want do not yet want to invest a lot.

Nice thing about the Flair is it is very low maintenance. No cleaning (just rinse and dry after use). Just buy new O-rings once a year or so for $8.

The downside of all manual espresso machines is that it's difficult to achieve good and consistent head temperatures. Pre-heating takes additional time in the brewing process.

I feel like this is less of an issue than people fear. I use a Robot, and the heat retention is totally sufficient even without preheating.