I got the Via Venezia from Starbucks and all the reveiws raved that it was just like the Barista. I wish they still had the Barista. I've taken it back twice already for a malfunctioning steam button. The next one will not be exchanged but returned for a refund.
How much do you want to spend? I did some research a few years ago for a Christmas gift but was looking to spend $50-75. Bottom line is you need to spend a lot more $$ than that to get a decent espresso machine. I got a recommendation for a stove top espresso maker, which is the primary kind used in Europe still. It was about $20-30 and made an excellent espresso. You just heat the milk in the microwave or on the stove and then froth with a milk frother.
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Re: Who has an espresso machine?
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