Shop Manual Coffee Machines & Espresso Makers

A manual espresso machine gives you full control over the espresso-making process: grinding, tamping, extracting, and frothing. It’s the choice for those who want to craft their coffee like a barista and fine-tune every step for the perfect shot.

Manual machines require more hands-on control, including:

Grinding and tamping the coffee
Starting and stopping the shot
Frothing milk manually

In contrast, automatic machines do most of these tasks at the press of a button. Manual machines offer more control but have a steeper learning curve.

Popular brands sold at Folders include:

Breville (Barista Express, Bambino Plus)
Sunbeam
DeLonghi La Specialista
Vibiemme

These brands are trusted, have strong support in NZ, and offer a range of machines from beginner to enthusiast level. For the real coffee lover a Vibiemme is the ultimate for making great coffee and will last a lifetime well maintained.