We have never regretted buying this espresso machine. Now on sale for Prime Day

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Single serve coffee from Keurig or Nespresso is fine, but since I upgraded to a Breville Barista Express espresso machine, I will never go back. The difference in espresso quality is immediately noticeable—whether you're a coffee snob or not—and the process of pulling the espresso is my favorite part of the morning.

My only regret? He's not waiting to buy the Barista Express until it's released, which it is now: For Prime Day, Amazon slashed the price of the popular machine by $150 from $700 to $550.

If you've been thinking about upgrading your everyday joe to a real espresso machine, now is the time to pull the trigger. The current 27% off Barista Express on Amazon could end by Thursday, as Barista Express is a best-seller (even at full price) and Prime Day 2024 is almost over.

The Barista Express has been around for years, but remains one of the most popular espresso machines on the market — especially for beginners. It's an automatic machine, allowing you to grind, load and breach the portafilter before taking a shot. In other words, you can customize your espresso to suit your personal taste by grinding to different levels of coarseness and choosing your own whole beans.

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The entire espresso brewing process, from grinding to pulling the shot, takes less than a minute. Easy, intuitive button controls make the machine very easy to use — even if you've never shot an espresso before. There's also a built-in steam wand for making lattes, macchiatos, and any other milky coffee drinks (that's right: you can also make latte art with the wand). Plus, with its stainless steel construction – available in brushed stainless or black – the Barista Express is a kitchen decor upgrade rather than a look.

In short, Barista Express allows anyone (novice or otherwise) to make coffee-quality espresso drinks at home. And compared to similarly priced espresso machines that can fetch thousands of dollars, the Breville is also relatively affordable—especially with its current $150 Prime Day sale on Amazon. Be sure to grab one now before the price goes up again.