Seeking an electric machine & grinder setup for dark roast espresso [6500 SEK / €570]
Budget: 6,500 SEK (Approx. €570) total budget for an electric machine + electric grinder. Looking for the best value machine; I am happy to do separate research on the grinder but would appreciate a balanced recommendation for the total setup.
Location: Sweden (EU-based shipping preferred).
Preferred drink types: Strictly straight espresso. I prefer traditional dark roasts—bold and bitter—with zero interest in acidic or fruity specialty beans. A steam wand is purely a "nice-to-have" for occasional guests, not a priority for daily use.
Drink frequency: Weekend/hobby setup (1–2 drinks per session). Daily caffine fix comes from a standard drip brewer.
Space: Limited counter space. Planning to use a dedicated bar cart for the machine and store the grinder away when not in use.
Experience level: Beginner, though comfortable with milk steaming technique.
Manual or electric: Strictly electric for both the espresso machine and the grinder.
Candidates: Considered the Sage/Breville Bambino, but concerned about paying for milk-steaming tech I rarely need. I want to avoid technical or mechanical modding unless it is very straightforward.