# Inexpensive home espresso machine capable of latte art **URL:** \ **Category:** Where Can I Find...?\ **Created:** [April 22, 2023, 3:40am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576 "2023-04-22T03:40:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![quandary](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/q/3d9bf3/32.png) [@quandary](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/quandary)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2023, 3:40am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/1 "2023-04-22T03:40:41Z")
I miss being able to make delicious espresso and latte at home since moving back to Taiwan… My place is limited in space, and I don’t feel like dropping more than NT$10K for an espresso machine. It seems that espresso machines are way overpriced in Taiwan, and selections are limited. Does anyone know any machine within my budget that is capable of making good latte art? Or do I have to increase my budget? ---
**Author:** ![Lorenzo](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/4da419/32.png) [@Lorenzo](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Lorenzo)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2023, 3:50am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/2 "2023-04-22T03:50:28Z")
I love my Moka pot ! Very cheap and you can make excellent coffee in very little space. Cheap coffee machines are complete garbage, you will regret it! Buy a Moka pot, you will not regret it! ---
**Author:** ![mad\_masala](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/mad_masala/32/182103_2.png) [@mad\_masala](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mad_masala)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2023, 3:51am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/3 "2023-04-22T03:51:33Z")
Moka top stove coffee maker here. I’m so fond of it that I even take it on trips and even hikes. I too have been looking into getting espresso machines and there are cheap options that if they have anything close to the pressure needed for making espresso, they will eventually die… Reportedly sooner than later. The pumps used are shit, apparently. ---
**Author:** ![Membrillo](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/membrillo/32/139669_2.png) [@Membrillo](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Membrillo)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2023, 3:58am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/4 "2023-04-22T03:58:25Z")
Another moka user here. I think we bought the small one from [Amazon.de](http://Amazon.de), and brought the larger one from Spain. They’re overpriced here. ---
**Author:** ![Marco](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/marco/32/179744_2.png) [@Marco](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Marco)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/5 "2023-04-22T04:05:08Z")
> [@quandary](#): > > I miss being able to make delicious espresso and latte at home since moving back to Taiwan… Sometimes i bring specific machinery from Canada to here. Maybe bring your favourite espresso machine here? ---
**Author:** ![quandary](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/q/3d9bf3/32.png) [@quandary](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/quandary)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2023, 4:30am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/6 "2023-04-22T04:30:58Z")
Currently I use an AeroPress to make fake espresso and a French press-like device for milk frothing. While the coffee tastes okay, the milk foam is not good enough for latte art… I cannot use a stovetop moka pot as open flames are not allowed in my building. ---
**Author:** ![Lorenzo](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/4da419/32.png) [@Lorenzo](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Lorenzo)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2023, 4:36am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/7 "2023-04-22T04:36:20Z")
You can use an induction Moka pot something like this, [Maxcelia瑪莎利亞｜嵐寧摩卡壺｜MX-0130MM｜陳鴻代言推薦 | citiesocial | 找好東西](https://www.citiesocial.com/products/%E5%B5%90%E5%AF%A7%E6%91%A9%E5%8D%A1%E5%A3%BA-mx-0130mm-%E9%99%B3%E9%B4%BB%E4%BB%A3%E8%A8%80%E6%8E%A8%E8%96%A6?gclid=CjwKCAjw6IiiBhAOEiwALNqncUV-cCOfeE7sqvHAWXspjVzohC6336KNqqdxrP1-xCXKdy5L9JtpWxoCdVwQAvD_BwE) Not recommending that special one just this concept. You can also use a normal Moka on a normal induction heater with a metal adapter. ---
**Author:** ![mad\_masala](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/mad_masala/32/182103_2.png) [@mad\_masala](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mad_masala)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/8 "2023-04-29T23:21:30Z")
> [@quandary](#): > > I cannot use a stovetop moka pot as open flames are not allowed in my building. They won’t know. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_PBH](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/mr_pbh/32/230938_2.png) [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/9 "2026-10-26T00:34:13Z")
So, we’re shopping for a single cup coffee maker, getting away from the large pot we go through twice a day— very wasteful. Looking for opinions and better options. > **[冷熱雙萃 × 現磨現萃 × 蒸汽奶泡｜Giaretti 珈樂堤《小滑手》全自動義式咖啡機 GL-5680](https://www.myfeel-tw.com/projects/GL-5680?utm_source=kol&utm_medium=post-ads&utm_campaign=gl5680_lp_kol_vvcafe)** > > 「不到萬元」就擁有可冷熱雙萃全自動義式咖啡機 ！Giaretti 珈樂堤《小滑手》20 Bar 高壓與蒸汽奶泡，從咖啡豆到一杯好咖啡全自動完成；冷萃、Espresso、拿鐵一台全包，操作簡單、清潔方便，萬元內就能把完整咖啡館搬回家。 Wife saw this one. $10k or so. There’s one at Costco for $16k ![IMG_3389](https://forumosauploads-12829.kxcdn.com/original/4X/5/c/a/5ca97854cb72abec1302e4f688971196216d7cb0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Andrew](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/andrew/32/179806_2.png) [@Andrew](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Andrew)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/10 "2026-10-26T00:48:31Z")
Can’t recommend anything — I was also casually looking recently but nothing caught my eye unless I wanted to frivolously spend a lot on something closer to the professional end that I don’t really have the kitchen space for — but just to note that the Costco one is also available on the [Philips website](https://www.philips-da.com.tw/products/ep233117-b?gad_campaignid=19227171735&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0fbWBhBkEiwAwJuQ8ceZU0ajScpHIEUhkJxZJEx36VF5YBIS5V5Nkt4ZaOBGBzXKMxU9bhoCyPsQAvD_BwE&utm_campaign=zoomin_ps_catalog_ao&utm_medium=display&utm_source=google) for NT$3,500 less. Might be worth looking on Coupang too. ---
**Author:** ![rooftopclown](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/rooftopclown/32/58063_2.png) [@rooftopclown](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/rooftopclown)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/11 "2026-10-26T00:52:58Z")
> [@Mr\_PBH](#): > > There’s one at Costco for $16k > > ![IMG_3389](https://forumosauploads-12829.kxcdn.com/original/4X/5/c/a/5ca97854cb72abec1302e4f688971196216d7cb0.jpeg) If you look at your screen carefully, this one says “no no b no by”. Which is probably not a good sign. If it were a good buy, it would probably say “yes yes buy yes buy” or something along those lines. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_PBH](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/mr_pbh/32/230938_2.png) [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/12 "2026-10-26T01:38:18Z")
That is a residual error from When I first got my iPhone. I find it to be hilarious .😆 ---
**Author:** ![Chris59](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/7cd45c/32.png) [@Chris59](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Chris59)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/13 "2026-10-26T04:18:10Z")
![20261026_121611](https://forumosauploads-12829.kxcdn.com/original/4X/0/8/2/0828796df6db4203d160b3b06b5ac0ec05b82e82.jpeg) Classic beginner setup, but I’m quite happy with it. ---
**Author:** ![bz](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/ec9cab/32.png) [@bz](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bz)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/14 "2026-10-26T04:27:21Z")
> [@quandary](#): > > machine within my budget that is capable of making good latte art Like this? > **[F410S Smart Coffee Latte Art Printer](https://gnfei.com/f410s-smart-coffee-latte-art-printer)** > > GNFEI F410S coffee printer — print selfies, logos & custom art on lattes in 10–30s. WiFi, food-safe edible ink, 800 cups/cartridge. CE certified. From $950. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_PBH](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/mr_pbh/32/230938_2.png) [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/15 "2026-10-26T04:28:32Z")
That’s a 404. ---
**Author:** ![bz](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/ec9cab/32.png) [@bz](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bz)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 4:33am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/16 "2026-10-26T04:33:46Z")
> [@Mr\_PBH](#): > > That’s a 404. No, it’s a 410, specifically an F410S. :popcorn: ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_PBH](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/mr_pbh/32/230938_2.png) [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 4:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/17 "2026-10-26T04:37:54Z")
The link. ---
**Author:** ![SlowRain](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/slowrain/32/175463_2.png) [@SlowRain](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/SlowRain)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 4:46am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/18 "2026-10-26T04:46:26Z")
A single-cup coffee maker? I suggest a grinder and either an Aeropress, French press, or Hario Switch. Easy peasy. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_PBH](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/mr_pbh/32/230938_2.png) [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 4:52am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/19 "2026-10-26T04:52:39Z")
Like a hand press? No thanks. The Phillips is the one I saw that covers everything we want out of it. I just want a good cup every time Not some New activity. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![SlowRain](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/slowrain/32/175463_2.png) [@SlowRain](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/SlowRain)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576/20 "2026-10-26T09:07:00Z")
Not a hand press. An Aeropress, a French press, or a Hario Switch. Take your pick which of the three is most interesting to you. They’re pretty foolproof. You do need to buy decent beans and a decent grinder though. [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inexpensive-home-espresso-machine-capable-of-latte-art/229576.md?page=2)