Neretva Espresso Machines

Pressure, temperature and patience are what separate a thin shot from a thick one. Our machines put all three within reach: 15 and 20 bar pumps, pre-infusion that wets the puck before it pushes, and gauges that show what is actually happening.

The compact 20 bar machine is the entry point and the most reviewed espresso machine in the range: a 1350 W boiler, a steam wand that gets milk to microfoam, and a footprint that fits under a wall cabinet. Above it, the retro model steps up to a 58 mm portafilter, the size commercial machines use, with a pressure gauge and a temperature readout on the front panel.

Two details run through the whole shelf. Pre-infusion starts the shot at low pressure so the puck wets evenly instead of channelling, and an over pressure valve bleeds off anything above the target rather than forcing it through the coffee. The combos add a grinder or a frothing pitcher in the same box, which is usually cheaper than buying the two separately and saves a second delivery.