8 Best Espresso Machines with Pre Infusion (2026 Update)

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Pre-infusion gently wets the coffee before full pressure hits, which helps the puck extract evenly and smooths out your shots. These machines all do it well, whether through a mechanical system or programmable control. Our top pre-infusion picks for 2026: Lelit Bianca — A flow paddle plus pre-infusion for real control over the shot. Quick Mill Andreja Premium Evo — A heat exchanger with gentle pre-infusion and great value. Nuova Simonelli Aurelia Wave — Commercial pre-infusion that competition baristas rely on. Unic Stella Epic — A French built commercial machine with programmable pre-infusion. La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi II — Easy to use, with pre-infusion built in. Rocket Appartamento — A compact heat exchanger with a soft pre-infusion start. Saeco Royal OTC — A superautomatic that handles pre-infusion for you at the touch of a button. Nuova Simonelli Aurelia Wave Digit — The Aurelia Wave with digital control over pre-infusion and dosing. Still deciding? Call us at (888) 978-5224 . We'll help you match the right machine to your space and volume, and get you our best price.