Comment by realo

I used to have a decent espresso machine at home, and try , from time to time, supposedly "barista quality" espressos from cafes around here.

I agree wholeheartedly with those who say the coffee beans, the grinder and the barista are more important than the machine.

Nowadays at home I use a very simple Bialetti Brikka with exactly 200 ml of water and 20 g of coffee. God shots every single time.