I’m an ex-barista and espresso machine reviewer, and here’s my top 3 recommendations at 3 price points

I’m an ex-barista and now I review espresso machines for a living. Hard life, I know. I’ve tested everything from $3,000 dual-boiler coffee machines from Breville (Sage in the U.K.) to $99 super-budget espresso machines you can only really buy at Amazon.

All this testing and tinkering, though, means I’ve got a thorough understanding of what makes an espresso machine good. And, most importantly, which espresso machines are actually worth your hard-earned money.