CASABREWS review

Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Casabrews suits home buyers who want espresso kit at low entry and renewal prices in the US. The Marenza all in one carries a built in grinder and 20 bar pump, and the $99.99 entry point sits under the €99.46 field median.

Key facts

Best for
First espresso machine buyers shopping in the US on a budget.
Reference models
CM7036E, CM5418, MARENZA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Entry price
$99.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Flagship price
$349.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Pump pressure (bar)
20 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Built-in grinder
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Milk system
Steam wand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
1.7 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power (W)
1,450 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Spare parts shop
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Casabrews Brands Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2020 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Machine types
Espresso, Pod, Grinder
Official website
casabrews.com

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry price of $99.99 on the entry model keeps a first machine affordable while the flagship Marenza sits at $349.99.
  • A built in grinder on the Marenza saves a separate grinder purchase.
  • Milk is handled by a steam wand rather than an auto frother, so you control texture by hand.
  • Support runs on email and phone, so email and phone are both listed.
  • A spare parts shop is listed, which is uncommon among budget espresso brands.

Cons

  • Shipping is listed for US only, so buyers elsewhere face a delivery question.
  • Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is short for a machine holding water and a boiler.
  • Support runs on email and phone only, without a live chat route or help centre.
  • Bean to cup is not among its machine types (espresso, pod and grinder), where Philips lists it in bean to cup and espresso.

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Who it suits

  • First time espresso buyers who want a pump machine without a subscription
  • US shoppers who want a grinder in the box to avoid a second purchase
  • Value buyers who will handle milk texturing by hand with a steam wand

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone outside the US, since shipping is listed for US only
  • Buyers wanting bean to cup convenience, where Philips covers bean to cup and espresso
  • Shoppers who want drip alongside espresso, as GASTROBACK lists drip in espresso, drip and grinder

Pricing

Casabrews prices in USD with a clear floor and ceiling. The entry model is listed at $99.99, which puts a pump espresso machine within reach for a first purchase. The flagship Marenza all in one is listed at $349.99 and is the machine that carries the built in grinder, the 20 bar pump and a 1.7-litre water tank. Because these are hardware prices paid once rather than plans, there is no introductory versus renewal split to make. What matters is where the entry point sits against the field, and the reference models to watch across the range are listed as CM7036E, CM5418, MARENZA. A useful comparison: GASTROBACK also lists espresso and drip in espresso, drip and grinder, so if you want a filter option in the same kitchen you would compare it directly on price rather than on format.

Where it sits among rivals

On entry price, Casabrews ranks 22 of 65 brands, so the entry model at $99.99 is competitive without being the cheapest machine in the category. The field median for entry price is €99.46, and the top quartile reaches €225.81, so Casabrews sits below the category midpoint. On flagship price the picture is similar: 20 of 63, with the Marenza at $349.99 against a coffee machine field median entry of €72.99. The rankings together tell you what to expect. Casabrews is a value tier brand that stays in value tier at the top of its range, which is why the grinder in the Marenza is the standout feature rather than the price.

What it does well

The Marenza all in one is the feature set that matters here. The built in grinder is listed as yes, which removes the need to buy a separate grinder and means fresh beans and brewing happen in one machine. Pump pressure is 20 bar, at the upper end of what the espresso field shows, with a field median of 19 bar and a maximum of 22 bar. Water capacity is 1.7 litres, a countertop size that suits a household rather than an office, and the draw is 1,450 W, so a normal kitchen socket handles it. Smaller points also stand out. A spare parts shop is listed as yes, so replacement parts are sold directly rather than through a third party. Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is the main weakness here, so buying with a credit card that extends cover is a sensible hedge. Compared with Philips, which lists bean to cup and espresso in bean to cup and espresso, Casabrews relies on manual milk texturing rather than automation.

Who runs it

Casabrews is operated by Casabrews Brands Inc., headquartered in the United States and founded in 2020. That is a young, US based operation rather than a European appliance group, which fits the pricing position seen in the rankings. Support is handled on email and phone, so both email and phone are listed. Live chat is not among those channels, and buyers who prefer self service will have fewer options than brands running a full help centre. The range covers espresso, pod and grinder, so espresso, pod and grinder models sit under one brand. Reference models across the range are listed as CM7036E, CM5418, MARENZA. Shipping is listed for US, which makes the brand a straightforward choice for US buyers and a harder one elsewhere.

How CASABREWS compares

Where CASABREWS is available

Available
United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does the cheapest Casabrews machine cost?+

The entry model is listed at $99.99 in USD. That is a hardware price paid once, so there is no renewal or subscription attached to it. The field median for entry price across espresso brands is €99.46, so the entry model sits below the category midpoint.

What is the most expensive Casabrews machine?+

The flagship Marenza all in one is listed at $349.99. That is the machine with the built in grinder, a 20 bar pump and a 1.7-litre tank, so the gap between $99.99 and $349.99 buys the grinder and the higher spec. Casabrews ranks 20 of 63 brands on flagship price.

Does any Casabrews machine have a grinder built in?+

Yes, the Marenza all in one lists a built in grinder. Grinder built in is also the more common trait across the espresso field, at 71.9% of brands, so this is a mainstream feature rather than a rarity. The models worth comparing across the range are listed as CM7036E, CM5418, MARENZA.

How long is the Casabrews warranty?+

Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is on the short side for a machine with a boiler and water tank. Some credit cards extend cover on purchases, and that is the usual way to close the gap. Support itself is available on email and phone, so email and phone are both listed for questions.

Where does Casabrews ship?+

Shipping is listed for US only, so the range is sold into a single market. Buyers in other countries would face a delivery question before they can compare price. The brand is headquartered in the United States and run by Casabrews Brands Inc., which fits a domestic focus rather than an export led one.

Does Casabrews make bean to cup or drip machines?+

The range covers espresso, pod and grinder, so espresso, pod and grinder models only. Bean to cup is not among those types, which means grinding and brewing stay manual rather than automated. Philips covers bean to cup and espresso in bean to cup and espresso, and GASTROBACK adds drip in espresso, drip and grinder if you want filter coffee in the same kitchen.

What kind of milk system does Casabrews use?+

Milk is handled with a steam wand, so texturing is done by hand rather than by an automatic frother. Across the coffee machine field, auto frothers are the more common choice at 43.8% of brands, against 32.8% for steam wands. A wand suits anyone who wants control over the milk.

Can I buy spare parts from Casabrews?+

A spare parts shop is listed as yes, so replacement parts are sold direct by the brand. That is the more common arrangement across coffee machine brands, at 91.2% of them, and it removes the markup a third party seller would add. Gaskets, baskets and similar consumables are the parts most likely to need replacing.

Sources

Compiled from 8 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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