Gastroback Design Espresso Barista Pro 42616 Espresso Machine with Grinder

The built-in conical grinder grinds beans straight into the portafilter, so every shot starts with freshly ground coffee. You can choose from 30 grind settings and set the amount of ground coffee individually, which lets you fine-tune extraction for different beans and roasts. The bean hopper holds 250 g. If you prefer, you can skip the grinder and use pre-ground coffee instead, which is handy for decaf or a guest's favourite blend.

A 15 bar pump pushes hot water through the tightly packed coffee in the portafilter, extracting the oils and aromas that give espresso its body and crema. Because the machine is semi-automatic, you stay in control of the process: you grind, dose and tamp, and the machine handles pressure and water delivery. The water quantity is programmable for each cup, so once you find the volume you like, every shot comes out the same.

The thermo-block heating system heats water on demand rather than keeping a large boiler hot, which gives the machine a fast warm-up time. You can be pulling your first espresso shortly after switching it on, which helps on busy mornings. With a rated power of 1550 W, the machine has enough output to heat water quickly for espresso and steam. A heated warming plate on top keeps cups warm, so your espresso doesn't lose heat the moment it hits the cup.

The built-in milk frother has a frothing jet that rotates through 360°, so you can position the jug at a comfortable angle and texture milk for cappuccino, latte or flat white. Being able to swing the jet out of the way also makes it easier to fit larger jugs underneath and to wipe the jet clean after use. Milk drinks are made manually, so you can froth milk exactly the way you like it.

Beyond espresso, the integrated hot water function dispenses water for Café Americano, Café Crema or tea without needing a separate kettle. The 2.8 L removable water tank is large enough for several drinks between refills, which suits households where more than one person drinks coffee. The machine makes one cup at a time, giving you full attention on each drink.

Despite combining a grinder, espresso unit and milk frother, the machine measures 32.2 cm wide, 34.9 cm deep and 41.1 cm high, so it fits on most kitchen worktops. It weighs 9.10 kg, which gives it a stable footprint when you lock the portafilter in place and tamp. The Design series styling from Gastroback gives it a clean look that sits well in a modern kitchen.

This espresso machine suits coffee lovers who want to make espresso from fresh beans and enjoy controlling grind size, dose and shot volume themselves. It is a good step up from capsule or pod machines for anyone ready to learn the hands-on side of making espresso, while the programmable water quantity and adjustable grinder keep results repeatable. Households that drink both milk-based coffee and Americano will appreciate having the frother and hot water function built in.