150+ Machines Tested. 18 Coffee Origins. Real Reviews.
150+ Machines Tested. 18 Coffee Origins. Real Reviews.
Hi, I’m Jose Villalobos, the founder of Espresso and Machines. Born and raised in Valparaíso, Chile, I started traveling through South America at 16, visiting coffee farms in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and eventually across 18 coffee-producing countries throughout the Americas. I’ve been testing espresso machines since 2018 — starting with a cheap machine from eBay and working up to testing 150+ machines from beginner home setups to advanced prosumer models. I founded Espresso and Machines to cut through the marketing noise and give honest, data-driven recommendations based on real testing — not sponsored content.
At Espresso and Machines, every review is based on real hands-on testing. We test each machine with standardized shot parameters — 18-20 grams of coffee, 36-40 gram output, 25-30 second extraction — across at least 3 different bean origins over a minimum 30-day period. No sponsored content. No manufacturer talking points. Just honest recommendations from someone who has been obsessed with espresso since 2018.