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Technology
Erin Bashford

I’m an ex-barista and I tested Cuisinart’s 'Breville-killer' — I don't think Breville has anything to worry about

The cuisinart grind, tamp and brew espresso machine with built-in grinder photographed against a blue tom's guide background.

The Cuisinart Grind, Tamp and Brew is a bit of a weird one. While priced at $649, it doesn’t have the looks — or the functionality — this MSRP suggests.

Many of the best espresso machines will set you back over $600, so $649 isn’t considerably cheap or expensive. This is smack dab in the middle of the road for espresso machines. However, at this $600-$700 price point, you’re competing against your Brevilles and your De’Longhis, not your Casabrews and your Gevis. The Grind, Tamp and Brew is 100% Cuisinart’s attempt at a Breville-killing bean-to-cup.

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