About Espresso Steals

Espresso Steals exists to answer one deceptively hard question: “Is this espresso machine actually a good deal right now?” Most “deal” sites can’t answer it honestly — they slap an affiliate link on anything with a discount, often off a “list price” that nothing ever sold at. We built the opposite of that.

What we do

We track the real price history of a curated set of espresso machines, grinders, and gear, and we only flag a price when it’s a genuine low — measured against what the product has actually sold for over time, not a marketing number. When a price is a genuine low it gets a clear, plain-English BUY call, plus the price history to back it up. When it isn’t, we say nothing, and the history is there for you to decide.

The honest part

Here’s the uncomfortable truth we choose to live with: we only earn a commission if you buy — and we still won’t call it a BUY when a price isn’t actually good. One commission isn’t worth misleading you, and a site you can’t trust is worth nothing at all. We’d rather lose a sale than lose your trust.

Why the catalog looks the way it does

What you see on Espresso Steals reflects the consensus of the people who pull shots every day — the dedicated espresso-enthusiast communities. We deliberately leave out pressurized-basket starter junk, blade grinders dressed up as espresso grinders, and no-name gear, no matter how steep the discount. A big number off the wrong machine is still a bad buy. When we recommend something, it’s gear we’d be comfortable telling a friend to put on their counter.

How we pay for it

Espresso Steals is free, ad-light, and clutter-free. We keep it that way with small affiliate commissions from qualifying purchases made through our links — at no extra cost to you. That’s the entire business model, and we explain it in full in our Affiliate Disclosure. We respect your privacy too — see our Privacy Policy.

Where to start

New to espresso? Begin with the essentials guide — what you actually need (and what you don’t) before chasing a deal. Already know your setup? Head straight to today’s deals.

Say hello

Spotted a deal we missed, found an error, or just want to talk espresso? We’d genuinely love to hear from you — reach us on the contact page.