Casabrews ULTRA Espresso Machine Review (2026)

A lot of home espresso machines cut corners on portafilter size to save money, so I looked closely at Casabrews' ULTRA 20-bar Pressure Espresso Machine to see if it actually matches café-grade equipment.

What You Get

The ULTRA is priced at $209.99 and runs a 20-bar pump with 1350W of power, backed by a 2.0L removable water tank. Critically, it uses a genuine 58mm café-standard portafilter — the same size used in commercial machines — rather than the smaller 51mm or 54mm baskets that cheaper home machines often ship with.

How It Holds Up

The 10mm steam wand gives more control for milk texturing than the thin wands on entry-level machines, and the backlit LCD display includes a shot timer plus 4 brew-temperature presets (90/92/94/96°C) — a real feature for dialing in different roast profiles rather than a single fixed temperature. Shot volume is adjustable from 20-250ml, covering everything from a ristretto to a long americano-style pull.

Casabrews ULTRA espresso machine LCD display

Pros and Cons

Pros

Genuine 58mm café-standard portafilter
4 selectable brew-temperature presets plus adjustable shot volume
10mm steam wand for better milk texturing control
Backlit LCD with built-in shot timer

Cons

No published review count on this specific listing
2.0L tank means more frequent refills for heavy daily use

Final Verdict

For home baristas who've outgrown pod machines, the ULTRA's 58mm portafilter and temperature control put it closer to café equipment than most home machines at this price. Check out Casabrews for current pricing on the ULTRA. Browse Casabrews' full lineup for their other espresso machines.