Romeo Beckham's $6,000 espresso machine is an impressive investment – but experts say it could be worth the price tag

What are the perks of having a prestigious athletic career and pop culture royalty parentage? Apparently, waking up to barista-style coffee every morning is one. Romeo Beckham, the 21-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham, took to TikTok to show off his caffeine habits, featuring one of the most impressive machines we've ever seen in a domestic space.

The Brentford Football Club player makes his morning brew with a legendary coffee maker: the La Marzocco Linea Mini Espresso Machine. In addition to his expertise on the soccer field, Romeo Beckham clearly knows a thing or two about coffee. 

La Marzocco, founded in Florence in 1927, is synonymous with luxurious coffee. The Linea Mini Machine is a semi-automatic espresso maker with innovative features like a brew paddle and barista lights. 

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Lovely sunday for a coffee 😍

♬ Lovely Day - Bill Withers

This kitchen-sized version of the made-for-cafes Linea Classic is perfect for a kitchen coffee station. The handmade machine is built to last for years to come. As with everything, prestige comes with a price, and the Linea Mini retails for almost $6,000.

We know that Romeo Beckham approves, but what do the experts think? We asked Laura Honey, the resident coffee expert at H&G, and here's what she had to say. 'La Marzocco has an outstanding reputation amongst coffee geeks, so it's no surprise that Romeo has one,' she begins.

Laura Honey

Laura is our e-Commerce editor who was trained as a barista eight years ago. She has been making, drinking, and enjoying coffee ever since. She’s spent time with Q-graders, coffee roasters, and other experts in the coffee community. Now, she tests and writes about all things coffee for us here at Homes & Gardens

'The Linea Mini has a reputation as a petite powerhouse. The retro style is a coffeehouse classic, you'll see lots of brands making them, but none rival the quality and build of La Marzocco. It makes a delicious drink, extracting the perfect shot of coffee every single time.' In terms of style and function, she says, there is no machine better.

Even more promising, Honey says that semi-automatic coffee machines like the Linea Mini are her preferred method for home brewing. 'Espresso machines always become the hub of any kitchen because they're hands-on enough to make you feel like a professional barista, but with plenty of safety nets built in for beginners. They're the best way to make bold, full-bodied coffee at home,' Honey explains.

Whether we're seasoned experts or considering the best coffee makers for beginners, Romeo Beckham's coffee process provides some much-needed inspiration for upgrading our brewing routine. However, we know it's not a small investment. With that said, we can still follow (somewhat) in Beckham's footsteps with some of our current favorite coffee makers – all of which are even more affordable (and available below).