Based on 12 r/BuyItForLife mentions

Robot Barista Manual Espresso Maker

$502.80

Cafelat

All you need is ground coffee, some hot water from a kettle and you are all set. The whole process is simple and takes just a few minutes. Cafelat Barista Robot has a built in pressure gauge which will display the pressure from the basket during extraction. The pressure gauge displays the pressure that you exert with the arms.

Reddit mentions

  • “For drip, Oxo 8 Cup. For espresso, Cafelat Robot. For everything else, Aeropress.”
  • “I think your question is a bit too open, especially for buyitforlife. Anything for Espresso alone is quite a large rabbit whole, depending on if you want a pump machine or lever…”
  • “If you want total control and enjoy the best espresso, I can highly recommend the Cafelat Robot. It’s a joy to use, looks amazing in your kitchen, and will likely outlive you.”
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Product details
Capacity
Single shot, Double shot
Water Tank Size
80 ml
Electric
No
Power Type
Manual
Milk System
No milk-steaming capabilities
Pressure
Displays the pressure that you exert with the arms, Built-in pressure gauge, Displays the pressure from the basket during extraction
Brew Time
A few minutes
Brew Style
Espresso
Brewing System
Manual
Brew Settings
Preheating (for lighter roasts)
Depth
24 cm
Height
31 cm
Width
10 in
Highlighted Features
Built-in pressure gauge
Included Accessories
Tamper
Type
Espresso machine
Color
Blue, Orange, Red, Retro Green
Housing Material
Aluminium, silicone rubber, Stainless steel
Subtype
Manual
Style
Retro
Filter Type
Paper
Material
Stainless steel
Use
Home
Top Use Cases
Making espresso
Typical Users
Home brewers
Controls Type
Manual Lever
Water Source
Kettle
Display Type
Pressure gauge
Touchscreen
No
Heating System
No boiler
Sustainability
Plastic-free