Bethenny Frankel's Go-To Espresso Maker Is Just $115 Right Now: 'It's Like My Favorite Child'

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Getty , AmazonBethenny Frankel’sunlikely pivot as a coffee influencer remains one of my favorite reasons to check TikTok regularly.Her hack for using a basic milk frother and instant grounds tomake rich iced coffeehas inspired me to make countless indulgent cups this year. TheRHONYstar’s latest caffeine tip comes in the form of aHamilton Beach espresso makerthat’s surprisingly affordable.Frankel recentlyraved about the machine on TikTok, and it’s now on sale ahead ofBlack Fridayfor just $115. Take a closer look and find out why she said “it’s like my favorite child.”Hamilton Beach Slide & Lock Espresso MachineAmazon$150$115 at AmazonFrankel gave a quick runthrough on how to operate the 15-bar espresso maker in her video while whipping up a drink topped with foamed milk. The frothy topping is created using the steam wand with adjustable pressure on the side of the machine, which she called its “best feature.”The Hamilton Beach espresso machine comes with a scoop, tamper tool, and two stainless steel filters — one for a single shot and one for a double shot — that lock into the portafilter’s handle. Slide and lock the portafilter into the machine, then place either a single wide mug or two small espresso cups under the spout and press the button. There’s also a removable water tank and a warming tray on top to keep coffee from cooling down while you finish its add-ins.The machine has a retro-inspired design that makes it look far more expensive than it is. It’s only 11.4 inches tall and weighs less than 9 pounds, which is why Frankel calls it her “little Beach,” allowing for easy placement under your cabinets or storing inside them. In addition to the white model Frankel uses, it alsocomes in blackat the same sale price.Frankel said the “tiny and tough” machine would make a good under-$150 holiday gift and that it doesn’t intimidate her like some coffee makers. You might also want to scoop up this set ofstackable porcelain espresso cups with saucersthat’s $10 off.Grab theHamilton Beach espresso machinewhile it’s 23 percent off, then shop other great deals on espresso makers at Amazon for Black Friday below, includinga fully automatic machinethat makes the brewing process a piece of cake.Shop More Espresso Makers on Sale at AmazonL’Or Barista System Coffee and Espresso Machine ComboGetty , Amazon$189$119 at AmazonCasabrews 20-Bar Espresso MachineAmazon$165$117 at AmazonDe’Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo Espresso MachineAmazon$750$499 at Amazon

Photo:Getty , Amazon

Getty , Amazon

Bethenny Frankel’sunlikely pivot as a coffee influencer remains one of my favorite reasons to check TikTok regularly.Her hack for using a basic milk frother and instant grounds tomake rich iced coffeehas inspired me to make countless indulgent cups this year. TheRHONYstar’s latest caffeine tip comes in the form of aHamilton Beach espresso makerthat’s surprisingly affordable.Frankel recentlyraved about the machine on TikTok, and it’s now on sale ahead ofBlack Fridayfor just $115. Take a closer look and find out why she said “it’s like my favorite child.”Hamilton Beach Slide & Lock Espresso MachineAmazon$150$115 at AmazonFrankel gave a quick runthrough on how to operate the 15-bar espresso maker in her video while whipping up a drink topped with foamed milk. The frothy topping is created using the steam wand with adjustable pressure on the side of the machine, which she called its “best feature.”The Hamilton Beach espresso machine comes with a scoop, tamper tool, and two stainless steel filters — one for a single shot and one for a double shot — that lock into the portafilter’s handle. Slide and lock the portafilter into the machine, then place either a single wide mug or two small espresso cups under the spout and press the button. There’s also a removable water tank and a warming tray on top to keep coffee from cooling down while you finish its add-ins.The machine has a retro-inspired design that makes it look far more expensive than it is. It’s only 11.4 inches tall and weighs less than 9 pounds, which is why Frankel calls it her “little Beach,” allowing for easy placement under your cabinets or storing inside them. In addition to the white model Frankel uses, it alsocomes in blackat the same sale price.Frankel said the “tiny and tough” machine would make a good under-$150 holiday gift and that it doesn’t intimidate her like some coffee makers. You might also want to scoop up this set ofstackable porcelain espresso cups with saucersthat’s $10 off.Grab theHamilton Beach espresso machinewhile it’s 23 percent off, then shop other great deals on espresso makers at Amazon for Black Friday below, includinga fully automatic machinethat makes the brewing process a piece of cake.Shop More Espresso Makers on Sale at AmazonL’Or Barista System Coffee and Espresso Machine ComboGetty , Amazon$189$119 at AmazonCasabrews 20-Bar Espresso MachineAmazon$165$117 at AmazonDe’Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo Espresso MachineAmazon$750$499 at Amazon

Bethenny Frankel’sunlikely pivot as a coffee influencer remains one of my favorite reasons to check TikTok regularly.Her hack for using a basic milk frother and instant grounds tomake rich iced coffeehas inspired me to make countless indulgent cups this year. TheRHONYstar’s latest caffeine tip comes in the form of aHamilton Beach espresso makerthat’s surprisingly affordable.

Frankel recentlyraved about the machine on TikTok, and it’s now on sale ahead ofBlack Fridayfor just $115. Take a closer look and find out why she said “it’s like my favorite child.”

Hamilton Beach Slide & Lock Espresso Machine

Amazon

$150$115 at Amazon

Frankel gave a quick runthrough on how to operate the 15-bar espresso maker in her video while whipping up a drink topped with foamed milk. The frothy topping is created using the steam wand with adjustable pressure on the side of the machine, which she called its “best feature.”The Hamilton Beach espresso machine comes with a scoop, tamper tool, and two stainless steel filters — one for a single shot and one for a double shot — that lock into the portafilter’s handle. Slide and lock the portafilter into the machine, then place either a single wide mug or two small espresso cups under the spout and press the button. There’s also a removable water tank and a warming tray on top to keep coffee from cooling down while you finish its add-ins.

The machine has a retro-inspired design that makes it look far more expensive than it is. It’s only 11.4 inches tall and weighs less than 9 pounds, which is why Frankel calls it her “little Beach,” allowing for easy placement under your cabinets or storing inside them. In addition to the white model Frankel uses, it alsocomes in blackat the same sale price.Frankel said the “tiny and tough” machine would make a good under-$150 holiday gift and that it doesn’t intimidate her like some coffee makers. You might also want to scoop up this set ofstackable porcelain espresso cups with saucersthat’s $10 off.Grab theHamilton Beach espresso machinewhile it’s 23 percent off, then shop other great deals on espresso makers at Amazon for Black Friday below, includinga fully automatic machinethat makes the brewing process a piece of cake.

Shop More Espresso Makers on Sale at Amazon

L’Or Barista System Coffee and Espresso Machine Combo

$189$119 at Amazon

Casabrews 20-Bar Espresso Machine

$165$117 at Amazon

De’Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo Espresso Machine

$750$499 at Amazon

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