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The Black Friday espresso stack, on one screen
Three setups, every piece, baseline prices from Nov 1. If the Black Friday price is lower, it is a deal.
Starter stack: about $861
A real espresso machine and a grinder that can grind fine enough, without going past about $900.
- Machine: Gaggia Classic Pro RI9380/47 Cherry Red, $549.00 baseline. Check price on Amazon
- Grinder: Eureka Mignon Notte (Black), $279.00 baseline. Check price on Amazon
- Water: Third Wave Water Espresso Profile, 0.635 oz (12-pack), $18.00 baseline. Check price on Amazon
- Beans: Stumptown Whole Bean Medium Roast, Homestead Blend 12 Oz, $14.99 baseline. Check price on Amazon
Step-up stack: about $1,759
PID temperature control and a quieter 55mm grinder: the setup most people never need to replace.
- Machine: Rancilio Silvia with PID, Pre-Infusion, Shot Timer 2L (White), $1,199.00 baseline. Check price on Amazon
- Grinder: Eureka Mignon Silenzio (Chrome, 55mm), $499.00 baseline. Check price on Amazon
- Water: Claro Swiss Water Filter BCC010 4pk, $44.95 baseline. Check price on Amazon
- Beans: Counter Culture Forty Six 12oz Blend, $15.71 baseline. Check price on Amazon
All-in-one stack: about $734
One box, built-in grinder. Easiest start, less room to grow.
- Machine: Barista Express BES870XL (variants: B00DS4767K, B0GKQFHV6X), $699.95 baseline. Check price on Amazon
- Water: Third Wave Water Espresso Profile, 0.635 oz (12-pack), $18.00 baseline. Check price on Amazon
- Beans: Stumptown Organic Whole Bean Medium Roast, Hundred Mile 12 Oz, $15.89 baseline. Check price on Amazon
Why these, and what order to buy in: the stack guide. Weekly watch: Price Pulse radar.
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