Target has this espresso machine with a built-in grinder and steam wand for 55% off

Looking for a Father’s Day gift (or a better way to caffeinate yourself before the kids wake up)? Target has this

espresso machine with a built-in grinder

and milk frother

on sale for $359.99

— that’s $440 off the original price.

The

RW Flame espresso machine

is beginner-friendly, fast to set up (first shot in about 10 minutes), and can

make coffee that tastes like it came from a shop

— no barista training required. It even

includes a steam wand

for lattes and cappuccinos.

If you’ve been eyeing Breville machines but can’t stomach the $700 price tag,

this is a solid option

that’ll cost less than a month of coffee shop runs.

Order one online

before the deal (or stock) runs out.

How long does it take to set up a new espresso machine?

From unboxing to

pulling your first shot

should take about 20 minutes — theoretically fast enough to set it up the morning of a Father’s Day breakfast in bed (June 15, 2025).

It’s simple to use

, with no training required. But if you want to go deeper, your local baristas would love to chat when they’re not slammed (speaking as a former barista!). Local shop Clive Coffee also

offers training

and a

wealth of online resources

worth checking out.

How do I make good coffee at home?

The real secret to good coffee at home? It starts with your beans.

Even in a new machine

,

espresso

is only as good as its source. Brazilian coffees often have notes of chocolate, nuts, and mild sweetness. Guatemalan beans (especially from regions like Antigua or Huehuetenango) can also lean chocolatey, with a fuller body and hints of spice or caramel.

Want a

bright, fruity flavor

? Go for lighter roasts from Ethiopia, Kenya, or Tanzania. Ethiopian beans (especially from Yirgacheffe or Sidamo) are known for floral, citrus, and berry notes. Kenyan coffees tend to be juicy and tart — think blackcurrant or grapefruit. Tanzanian beans can bring a crisp acidity with stone fruit or citrus notes.

To find what you like, ask your baristas or even the folks at

New Seasons

for help picking based on tasting notes.

Freshness also matters quite a bit. Ideally, the coffee you’re grinding and

brewing at home

is about 5-14 days from when it was roasted. Doesn’t mean it’s bad after that time, but beyond about week 4, you’ll see aromatics (what smells good) and complexity (what makes you want a second cup) drop off significantly.

If you’re just getting into espresso or want something simple and unfussy for your mornings, the

RW Flame espresso machine

is a good choice. It’s easy to use, so you can

make coffee at home

that tastes better than

you know where

.

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