Casabrews has changed the game with the $249 Ultra espresso machine — it has one surprising feature I've never seen before

The casabrews ultra espresso machine with 20 bar pressure, a steam wand, LED screen, timer, and tamper accessories, photographed against a blue background.

Casabrews is one of the most famous budget coffee brands of the last few years. Considering it’s only been around since 2020, that’s no mean feat. The manufacturer’s known for cheap and cheerful espresso machines, and the new Casabrews Ultra is no different. It’s $249, which makes it one of the most affordable machines on the market.

So there has to be something wrong with the Casabrews Ultra, right? Well… it’s definitely suited to a certain kind of barista — one who has no need for a steam wand. Someone who drinks either iced lattes or black Americanos… because the steam wand is very poor.