Practice before the guests arrive

Thanksgiving is coming with an audience. Three weeks of practice with a new espresso machine means you can impress in-laws with perfect shots instead of fumbling with manuals.

Breville Barista Express, two hundred dollars off

The Breville Barista Express costs five hundred dollars, down from seven hundred. WIRED's top pick for years, it is durable and a bestseller. Sale applies only to black and stainless steel colorways.

Meraki Tech, sleek dual boiler design

The Meraki Tech Espresso Machine costs one thousand seven hundred ninety-nine dollars, down from one thousand nine hundred ninety-nine. It is a dual boiler with onboard grinder, but has a complicated descaling procedure.

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Diletta Mio, Italian and traditional

The Diletta Mio Espresso Machine costs one thousand two hundred nine dollars, down from one thousand four hundred nine. WIRED's favorite traditional machine, it is Italian-made and built to last. You need a separate grinder.

Casabrews 5700 PRO, simple and affordable

The Casabrews 5700 PRO costs four hundred dollars, down from four hundred fifty. WIRED contributing reviewer Pete Cottell, a former barista, uses this machine at home. It has an onboard grinder and accessible controls.

Nespresso Vertuo Pop, no learning curve

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop Plus Brewer and Aeroccino 3 Frother Bundle costs one hundred twenty-nine dollars, down from one hundred seventy-nine.WIRED's favorite pod machine, it requires no learning curve and comes with a milk frother.