Hi snobs 
I have been asked to find a decent espesso machine under $200. I know, I know, decent is usually $500+ (certainly learned that from my readings here at CS). My friend is a beginner, usually drinks from a plunger, and just wants to dip her toe in the espresso world. Shes on a very very tight budget, and I doubt would ever want to sep up to a real espresso machine.
I have so far got the Sunbeam Cafe Crema and Brevelle Cafe Roma on my list. I have the Sunbeam and it serves me fine as a beginner - I assume it will someone else too as it comes with the DVD on how to use the machine/make drinks/froth milk. The Brevelle - Ive also read is a good starting block...have never used it, and the brevelle I bought a few years back (Cafe Italia???) was a heap of JUNK!!!.
Anyway, Im leaning towards telling her to get the Sunbeam. If anyone has any thoughts or any other recommendations Id love to hear your reasoning.
Im also going to recommend that my friend get a hand grinder. There is no way she can afford an electronic one that will do the job so this seems like the best solution. Whats the best price I could get for a good one online?
Charlotte.

I have been asked to find a decent espesso machine under $200. I know, I know, decent is usually $500+ (certainly learned that from my readings here at CS). My friend is a beginner, usually drinks from a plunger, and just wants to dip her toe in the espresso world. Shes on a very very tight budget, and I doubt would ever want to sep up to a real espresso machine.
I have so far got the Sunbeam Cafe Crema and Brevelle Cafe Roma on my list. I have the Sunbeam and it serves me fine as a beginner - I assume it will someone else too as it comes with the DVD on how to use the machine/make drinks/froth milk. The Brevelle - Ive also read is a good starting block...have never used it, and the brevelle I bought a few years back (Cafe Italia???) was a heap of JUNK!!!.
Anyway, Im leaning towards telling her to get the Sunbeam. If anyone has any thoughts or any other recommendations Id love to hear your reasoning.
Im also going to recommend that my friend get a hand grinder. There is no way she can afford an electronic one that will do the job so this seems like the best solution. Whats the best price I could get for a good one online?
Charlotte.

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