Good espresso is a team effort. It’s easy to spend your entire budget on an espresso machine and leave the grinder and everyday tools as an afterthought. I put these lists together to help you look at the whole setup, so the pieces make sense together and the little extras don’t catch you by surprise.
These are my suggested starting points, not a rule that you have to buy the most expensive option. The right setup is the one that suits your coffee, your routine and what you’re comfortable spending.
Give the grinder its share. At a tighter budget, a hand grinder can leave more room for the machine. An electric grinder makes the routine easier, but check the basket and grinding notes before swapping one into a setup.
Spend on what you’ll actually use. A scale, a correctly sized tamper, a dosing ring and a WDT tool help make prep repeatable. If a machine already includes something, I’ve noted it so you don’t buy it twice.
Upgrade for your routine. More budget can buy convenience, control and a smoother workflow. Think about milk drinks, how many coffees you make and whether you want an all-in-one or a separate machine and grinder.
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Price transparency: The US $200 and $300 kits were checked November 3, 2026. Other groups retain their October price records and are clearly marked below. Prices exclude tax and shipping. Availability, promotions and checkout totals can change. The older lists may include a basic supplied tamper rather than a self-leveling one.
Choose your country, open a budget, then compare the complete setups inside. Pick one setup, not every alternative. Each list includes the machine, grinder and prep tools, or clearly explains what is already included.
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Under $200 USD Two complete starter setups Explore setups
Both options use the CASABREWS 3700 Essential and matching 51 mm accessories. These are practical entry-level kits, with the supplied pressurized basket as the starting point.
Hand-grinder starter $180.97
A straightforward way to keep the total down if you do not mind grinding by hand.
Complete kit: $180.97 before tax and shipping.
The P2 is the budget manual choice, not the same adjustment system as the K6. Expect more trial and error if you later switch to a non-pressurized basket. Choose the 51 mm prep kit.
Electric-grinder starter $195.96
The same compact machine and tools, with an inexpensive electric conical-burr grinder instead.
Complete kit: $195.96 before tax and shipping.
There is only $4.04 of room below the equipment budget. SHARDOR is a convenience-first budget choice, not a substitute for a more precise espresso grinder when dialing in demanding coffees. Start with the machine’s pressurized basket.
$250 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
CASABREWS 5418 PRO · 51 mm + KINGrinder P2 Hand Grinder $246.90 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $246.90, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential · 51 mm + KINGrinder P2 Hand Grinder $184.90 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $184.90, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential · 51 mm + HARIO Mini-Slim Original Hand Grinder $156.65 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $156.65, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
Under $300 USD Three complete setup options Explore setups
Choose manual grinding for more adjustment headroom, a lower-cost electric setup, or a 58 mm machine-first combination. Do not mix 51 mm and 58 mm tools.
Manual precision · CM5418 + K6 $275.97
This option puts more of the budget into the hand grinder. Choose it if you enjoy the manual workflow and want more room to learn.
Complete kit: $275.97 before tax and shipping.
This is the CM5418, not the 5418 PRO. It uses 51 mm tools. The total does not assume a personal or clip-to-apply coupon.
Easy electric · CM5418 + SHARDOR $236.96
A less expensive electric combination that leaves more breathing room in the budget.
Complete kit: $236.96 before tax and shipping.
Use the supplied pressurized basket as your starting point. The 51 mm kit is shared with the other CM5418 and 3700 setups, so you only need to buy it once.
58 mm machine-first · ULTRA + SHARDOR $291.45
This combination prioritizes the machine while keeping the electric grinder inexpensive. The grinder is the compromise here and a likely future upgrade.
Complete kit: $291.45 before tax and shipping.
ULTRA uses 58 mm tools. Do not buy the 51 mm kit for it. A low price and a large number of grinder settings do not guarantee precise espresso adjustment. Check basket compatibility and grind performance before choosing this option; the K6 alternative below offers a different trade-off.
$400 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
CASABREWS 5418 PRO · 51 mm + Fellow Opus 2 Grinder · White $391.85 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $391.85, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential · 51 mm + MiiCoffee DF54 Grinder $358.90 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $358.90, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential · 51 mm + KINGrinder P2 Hand Grinder $184.90 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $184.90, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
$600 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
CASABREWS ULTRA · 58 mm + TIMEMORE Bricks 01S Grinder $597.41 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: $597.41, before tax and shipping.
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CASABREWS 5418 PRO · 51 mm + MiiCoffee DF54 Grinder $420.90 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $420.90, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential · 51 mm + Fellow Opus 2 Grinder · White $329.85 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $329.85, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
$800 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro · RI9380/49 + MiiCoffee DF54 Grinder $795.94 recorded CASABREWS ULTRA · 58 mm + TIMEMORE Bricks 01S Grinder $597.41 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: $597.41, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CASABREWS 5418 PRO · 51 mm + Fellow Opus 2 Grinder · White $391.85 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $391.85, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
$1,000 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro · RI9380/49 + TIMEMORE Bricks 01S Grinder $927.47 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: $927.47, before tax and shipping.
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Gemilai Ele One G3828A · Elephant Grey + built-in grinder $838.92 recorded 58 mm tools. Grinder is built in; the total uses the supplied tamper. Do not add a separate grinder.
Grinder: Included with the machine · no additional chargeTamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $838.92, before tax and shipping.
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Breville Barista Pro + built-in grinder $889.89 recorded 54 mm system. Grinder, magnetic tamper and dosing funnel are included. Scale and WDT are separate. Machine price was from the Breville US store on October 4, 2026; Amazon price and colour availability may differ.
Grinder: Included with the machine · no additional chargeDosing ring: Included with the machine · no additional chargeTamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $889.89, before tax and shipping.
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$1,500 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro · RI9380/49 + MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Grinder $1,232.48 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: $1,232.48, before tax and shipping.
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Gemilai Ele One G3828A · Elephant Grey + built-in grinder $870.96 recorded 58 mm tools. Grinder is built in; the total uses the supplied tamper. Do not add a separate grinder.
Grinder: Included with the machine · no additional chargeTamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $870.96, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
Breville Barista Pro + built-in grinder $889.89 recorded 54 mm system. Grinder, magnetic tamper and dosing funnel are included. Scale and WDT are separate. Machine price was from the Breville US store on October 4, 2026; Amazon price and colour availability may differ.
Grinder: Included with the machine · no additional chargeDosing ring: Included with the machine · no additional chargeTamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $889.89, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
$2,000 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
Meraki Gen 2 Espresso Machine + built-in grinder $1,799.00 recorded 58 mm all-in-one with built-in grinder and scales. This recorded total assumed the free Upgrader Kit containing tamper, funnel and WDT. The promotion has not been reverified; confirm all included items before ordering.
Grinder: Included with the machine · no additional chargeScale: Included with the machine · no additional chargeDosing ring: Included with the machine · no additional chargeTamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included with the machine · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $1,799.00, before tax and shipping.
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Gaggia Classic Evo Pro · RI9380/49 + TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S Grinder $1,452.58 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: $1,452.58, before tax and shipping.
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Gemilai Ele One G3828A · Elephant Grey + built-in grinder $870.96 recorded 58 mm tools. Grinder is built in; the total uses the supplied tamper. Do not add a separate grinder.
Grinder: Included with the machine · no additional chargeTamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $870.96, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
$3,000 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
Ascaso Steel DUO Plus + Beanglass T64 Grinder $2,854.97 recorded Meraki Gen 2 Espresso Machine + built-in grinder $1,799.00 recorded 58 mm all-in-one with built-in grinder and scales. This recorded total assumed the free Upgrader Kit containing tamper, funnel and WDT. The promotion has not been reverified; confirm all included items before ordering.
Grinder: Included with the machine · no additional chargeScale: Included with the machine · no additional chargeDosing ring: Included with the machine · no additional chargeTamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included with the machine · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $1,799.00, before tax and shipping.
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Lelit Mara X + MiiCoffee DF54 Grinder $2,069.41 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: $2,069.41, before tax and shipping.
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$4,000 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
Ascaso Steel DUO Plus + TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S Grinder $3,308.08 recorded Meraki Gen 2 Espresso Machine + built-in grinder $1,799.00 recorded 58 mm all-in-one with built-in grinder and scales. This recorded total assumed the free Upgrader Kit containing tamper, funnel and WDT. The promotion has not been reverified; confirm all included items before ordering.
Grinder: Included with the machine · no additional chargeScale: Included with the machine · no additional chargeDosing ring: Included with the machine · no additional chargeTamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included with the machine · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: $1,799.00, before tax and shipping.
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Lelit Mara X + MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Grinder $2,422.42 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: $2,422.42, before tax and shipping.
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Sale-watch alternatives Check the total first Explore setups
These are alternatives, not extra purchases. They do not all meet the headline budgets at the prices checked.
De’Longhi Stilosa + P2 Wait for a machine deal The $231.93 . To stay under $200 with those other prices unchanged, the machine needs to be $118.01 or less . Use 51 mm tools.
ULTRA + K6 A hand-grinder alternative The $330.46 . With the K6 at $109, the machine needs to be $159.52 or less to stay under $300. That is a buying threshold, not a promise of a future sale.
Encore ESP or K2 Two alternative grinders The $366.92 . It needs substantial discounts to become an under-$300 kit. Choose the ESP , not the standard Encore.
The $254.97 . It is an additional manual option if you prefer it to the K6.
Canadian setups Canadian-dollar equipment budgets and Canadian shopping links. These are saved October 2026 price records, not US prices converted into CAD. Check the retailer’s current total and Canadian delivery eligibility.
CA$250 1 setup option Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential · 51 mm + HARIO Mini-Slim Original Hand Grinder CA$241.71 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$241.71, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CA$400 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
CASABREWS 5418 PRO · 51 mm + KINGrinder P2 Hand Grinder CA$377.99 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$377.99, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential · 51 mm + KINGrinder P2 Hand Grinder CA$290.99 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$290.99, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CASABREWS 5418 PRO · 51 mm + HARIO Mini-Slim Original Hand Grinder CA$328.71 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$328.71, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CA$600 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
CASABREWS 5418 PRO · 51 mm + Fellow Opus 2 Grinder · White CA$599.56 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$599.56, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential · 51 mm + MiiCoffee DF54 Grinder CA$572.86 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$572.86, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential · 51 mm + KINGrinder P2 Hand Grinder CA$290.99 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$290.99, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CA$800 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
CASABREWS ULTRA · 58 mm + Fellow Opus 2 Grinder · White CA$765.70 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: CA$765.70, before tax and shipping.
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CASABREWS 5418 PRO · 51 mm + MiiCoffee DF54 Grinder CA$659.86 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$659.86, before tax and shipping.
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CASABREWS 3700 Essential · 51 mm + KINGrinder P2 Hand Grinder CA$290.99 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$290.99, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CA$1,000 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
CASABREWS ULTRA · 58 mm + MiiCoffee DF54 Grinder CA$875.35 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: CA$875.35, before tax and shipping.
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CASABREWS 5418 PRO · 51 mm + Fellow Opus 2 Grinder · White CA$599.56 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$599.56, before tax and shipping.
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CASABREWS 3700 Essential · 51 mm + KINGrinder P2 Hand Grinder CA$290.99 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$290.99, before tax and shipping.
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CA$1,500 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro · RI9380/49 + MiiCoffee DF54 Grinder CA$1,421.43 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: CA$1,421.43, before tax and shipping.
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CASABREWS ULTRA · 58 mm + MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Grinder CA$1,348.46 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: CA$1,348.46, before tax and shipping.
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CASABREWS 5418 PRO · 51 mm + Fellow Opus 2 Grinder · White CA$599.56 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$599.56, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CA$2,000 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro · RI9380/49 + MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Grinder CA$1,894.54 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: CA$1,894.54, before tax and shipping.
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CASABREWS ULTRA · 58 mm + Beanglass T64 Grinder CA$1,037.55 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: CA$1,037.55, before tax and shipping.
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CASABREWS 5418 PRO · 51 mm + Fellow Opus 2 Grinder · White CA$599.56 recorded 51 mm tools. The total uses the machine’s included basic plastic tamper, not a self-leveling tamper. Ring and WDT are one kit, counted once. Start with the supplied pressurized basket; a separate bottomless portafilter is not included.
Tamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included in the dosing-ring kit · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$599.56, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
CA$3,000 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
Meraki Gen 2 Espresso Machine + built-in grinder CA$2,499.00 recorded 58 mm all-in-one with built-in grinder and scales. This recorded total assumed the free Upgrader Kit containing tamper, funnel and WDT. The promotion has not been reverified; confirm all included items before ordering.
Grinder: Included with the machine · no additional chargeScale: Included with the machine · no additional chargeDosing ring: Included with the machine · no additional chargeTamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included with the machine · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$2,499.00, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro · RI9380/49 + MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Grinder CA$1,894.54 recorded 58 mm tools. The separately listed spring tamper, dosing ring and WDT are included in this total.
Recorded equipment total: CA$1,894.54, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
Breville Oracle Jet + built-in grinder CA$2,571.26 recorded CA$4,000 3 setup options Explore setups Earlier price record: October 3, 2026, with the Breville machine exceptions dated October 4. Not reverified today. The group reflects its original equipment budget, not a guaranteed current total.
Ascaso Steel DUO Plus + MiiCoffee DF54 Grinder CA$3,963.92 recorded Meraki Gen 2 Espresso Machine + built-in grinder CA$2,499.00 recorded 58 mm all-in-one with built-in grinder and scales. This recorded total assumed the free Upgrader Kit containing tamper, funnel and WDT. The promotion has not been reverified; confirm all included items before ordering.
Grinder: Included with the machine · no additional chargeScale: Included with the machine · no additional chargeDosing ring: Included with the machine · no additional chargeTamper: Included with the machine · no additional chargeWDT: Included with the machine · no additional chargeRecorded equipment total: CA$2,499.00, before tax and shipping.
These are the saved October 2026 prices, not a current checkout quote. Confirm availability and recalculate before ordering.
Breville Oracle Jet + built-in grinder CA$2,571.26 recorded Before you order Match the selected machine’s portafilter and basket size. Do not mix 51 mm, 54 mm and 58 mm tools. Check what is included. Some older kits use a supplied basic tamper, and all-in-one machines may already include the grinder or scales. Leave room for coffee, cleaning supplies, tax and shipping. Sale conditions and free accessory bundles may change. Low-cost grinders are a compromise. Pressurized-basket starter kits are not a promise of precision single-wall espresso performance. Browse the original VeroKit espresso lists for the rest of my recommendations.
Before you choose your setup What belongs in a complete home espresso setup? Start with an espresso machine, a suitable grinder and a scale. Then match the tamper, dosing ring and WDT tool to your machine and basket. Check what the machine includes before buying extras: some setups already have a grinder or a supplied basic tamper.
Should I choose a manual or electric grinder on a tight budget? A hand grinder can leave more of your budget for the espresso machine. An electric grinder can make daily preparation easier. These lists include both approaches, but low-cost grinders are a compromise: follow the basket and grinding notes for the specific setup rather than assuming every grinder is suitable for precision single-wall espresso.
Are these espresso setup prices in US or Canadian dollars? The United States tab uses USD and US shopping links. The Canada tab uses CAD and Canadian shopping links. These are separate shopping lists, not currency conversions. Prices exclude tax and shipping, and the price-check dates are shown in the guide.
Will a 51 mm, 54 mm or 58 mm accessory fit any machine? No. Match the accessory to the selected machine and basket. Do not swap 51 mm, 54 mm and 58 mm tools between setups, and confirm the exact model compatibility on the retailer’s page before ordering.
About Ehsan Majd
I’m the home barista and content creator behind Barista in Pajamas. I share coffee recipes, equipment guides and practical ideas for making coffee at home.
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