All you really have to worry about to make a great espresso are the “four keys formula”: the perfect dose, pressure, temperature, and microfoam, all of which can turns ordinary beans into extraordinary espresso.

Shop espresso machine early Black Friday deals and get up to 53% off leading brands like De'Longhi, and Café Bellissimo.

When Tom's Guide's Mike Prospero tested the CasaBrews in June, he said "for the cost of about 35 venti lattes at Starbucks, the Casabrews Espresso Machine CM5418 will make you a pretty darn good copy in your own home — or better, depending on how you feel about Starbucks." And thanks to this Black Friday deal, you can make that 25 venti lattes.

Espresso aficionados in the know are fans of Gevi. They have a motor in the machine that pulls espresso to the perfect pressure to get that great crema on top of the shots. It brings out all of the notes of the espresso beans without imparting any burned flavors. Pressure releases the body of the beans, and Gevi has it mastered.

Amazon has knocked this machine down to $499 from its usual $750 price tag ahead of Black Friday, saving you a hefty $251. At 33% off, it’s hitting that sweet spot where serious coffee enthusiasm meets reasonable investment. For context, many comparable machines with these features run well over $1,000.

With Amazon offering the Breville Barista Express for just $549, which is $150 off, I had to jump on it and start making Flay Whites for myself. If you're looking for a big-ticket item on Black Friday, follow my lead and snag this espresso machine.

This machine typically sells for $150, but it's just $99 right now and it'll save you even more cash in the long run.