Coffee Machine, 3.5 Bar Espresso Cappuccino Machine with Milk Frother, 1-4 Cup Portable Coffee Maker for Latte, Cappuccino, 800W, White

I got this coffee machine mainly because of its compact size and easy-to-use features. It’s simple to operate—just turn the knob and you're set. The brewing is fast (just a few minutes), and it makes a decent espresso with nice crema. The steam wand works pretty well too; I've successfully made nice frothy milk for cappuccinos and lattes.I appreciate that it comes with a durable, shatterproof Tritan cup instead of glass—great for daily use. The build quality feels good for its price point. It's not a professional-grade espresso machine, but for beginners or those with limited kitchen space, it's a solid choice.

Let me begin by saying my coffee addiction is fairly new and I've just graduated from having my own coffee grinder to now trying my hand at making espressos. This little espresso/cappuccino machine is perfect for beginners! The instructions were great and I successfully made my first cup of espresso at home. It may not have been pretty, lol, but this is a great coffee machine to learn on without breaking the bank. It's very good quality and I was very impressed by how everything fits perfectly together. The steel mesh is such good quality, and the tamper to press the grounds down fits just right. The carafe is also very sturdy. The milk frother is absolutely so cool! I feel like a special barista! Haha (One thing I want to note, when you go to froth the milk, make sure to put more water in the reservoir, I thought that the steam from making the espresso was what frothed the milk, the instructions don't say to add more water in the reservoir until a warning at the end to not put more than 150ml.) It is super easy to clean and such a great value. I'd definitely buy this again or even give as a gift.

For the longest time I've made my coffee with either a v60, Aeropress, or Moka pot. This espresso machine is my latest addition and I keep going back to it when preparing my coffee. My favorite feature is it's size. It doesn't take up too much of my counter space. It appears to be well built. I like the simplicity of this machine which let's me pull shots with ease. The machine comes with a milk frother which makes very silky and frothy milk. It always makes me look forward to practicing latte art. Overall, without too many attempts, I've been able to make some really great lattes and cappuccinos with this machine. For the price this is a great value.

Man it's amazing. I love it so far. I got this item a couple of days ago and I love it. I havn't tested the steam wand yet but the expresso part is awesome and makes an amazing expresso. I like to crush the beans insanely so that it can be insanely intense. That is just how I like my coffee strong and Bold and Black. And let me tell you. That double shot of expresso was to die for today. I love this machine and am so glad I got it. Iv'e been wanting one for months now and finally pulled the trigger on this machine. Okay so I just used the frother or steam thing and it is great I took my whole milk and it throfted it up great. And it heated it up amazingly. So, I am very satisfied with this purchase. The best news is it will go through very fine coffee grounds which is important for me. Ultimately its awesome and worth the money. And after your done its easy to take apart the parts that you used... I just wash them and put them up on the dry rack to dry and it's great... I highly recommended reading the user manual. If you don't it's okay Ill break it down for you. Always monitor it. Clean the steam pipe after use with a sponge. And after every use... UNPLUG IT then while its unplugged put a cup under the steam pipe... even if you made an expresso ... and let it drip to that cup for a minute... then convert it to off and it will be ready for the next use. I love it... I made some amazing coffee today and I wish you the best of luck with finding a nice machine. It takes a second to heat up the water for both settings but once it does it does a great job. It's not too loud. The sound you hear is the steam doing its thing. And it is only loud for a second. If throfting its not loud unless you keep it on and atake it out of the liquid or bubbles completely then the steam can be loud but overall, for someone like me, I love it and am impressed with this machine.

Small but mighty, this espresso maker makes a surprisingly decent pot of espresso, and its small form factor makes it ideal for those without the counter space for a larger model. Both the operation and cleanup are relatively simple and straightforward as well.Why 4 stars instead of 5: The big downside is that the quantity of coffee that actually makes it into the pot is somewhat unpredictable. If attempting to make a full pot, I usually have to turn the unit off, wait a half minute, and then turn it back on in order to coax it to use the rest of the water in the reservoir. This problem rears its head more than half the time I've used it, and I haven't yet been able to figure out what's causing it.You should also be aware that the unit gets very hot, so even after releasing residual pressure, if you're looking to make a second pot right away, you will likely need to use gloves that offer some thermal protection to unscrew the cap on the reservoir, so if you're making espresso for a large gathering, this unit will present some challenges.Also noteworthy: the first pot I made had a distinct taste of plastic to it, though that has not been a problem since. More than just washing it, I would recommend running it once to clean everything out before making anything you plan on drinking.All that being said, it offers good value for the money, and the small form factor and ease of cleanup make it a good gift for any dormitory bound students in your life who might need to work late.