If you’ve ever dreamed of serving espresso at dinner parties — but can’t justify spending a grand to do it, the Chefman Crema Supreme Espresso Machine might be the middle ground you’ve been looking for. It’s currently on sale for $289.75 , which is not pocket change, but it’s also nowhere near Breville or De’Longhi money. For café-style espresso, steamed milk, and an integrated grinder, this machine has everything you need to dip your toe into the home espresso world.
Chefman isn’t a heritage espresso brand , but the specs are solid: a 15-bar pressure system, built-in conical burr grinder with 30 grind settings, 3-liter water tank, and a steam wand that actually froths milk for lattes and cappuccinos . Reviewers say it can pull a proper shot with visible crema once dialed in, a