I test a lot of coffee makers here at TechRadar (I've checked out 14 over the past 12 months), and usually the best espresso machines have two things in common: they're expensive, and they're bulky. There are some exceptions. My all-time favorite, the Gaggia Classic, has a mid-range price and is pretty compact, and the Breville Bambino is a pint-sized gem. However, such models arefew and far between.
Now, I'm happy to report that there's another espresso machine on the market that proves size isn't everything. The Casabrews 5418 Pro is super small, super affordable and, in my experience so far, makes a darn good shot of coffee.
