I am honestly extremely impressed. I've professionally barista'd specialty coffee in Seattle and Kansas City over 8 years (Stumptown, Victrola, Thou Mayest etc.) I know what quality espresso and milk should resemble. That said.. I have almost nothing bad to say about this ~$160 espresso machine! (with 2 small exceptions): PROS: (Espresso) - temperature customization! 😲 - entire machine heats up in ~30seconds - pressure gauge works perfect - OPV valve works after every shot - metal drip tray is large, easy to remove - hefty tamper included (Steam) - boiler temperature customization! 😲 - easy and fast steam, creates silky milk - steam wand design and build is strong! - boiler temp heats up in under ~10 seconds - milk pitcher included! CONS: (Espresso) - portafilter basket COULD be upgraded later on, but that's honestly just a preference since I'm an espresso nerd 🤓 - a bottomless portafilter would've made this a 5 star for sure [just a preference] (Steam) - a handle on the steam knob would've been awesome, [just a preference] (Design) - a matte black version would be so sick! [just a preference] --------------------- Again.. I'm extremely impressed and would for sure recommend this hidden gem, especially for the price ☕️ Read more
The media could not be loaded. This espresso machine is really impressive. It works smoothly, heats up fast, and makes consistently great espresso. The coffee tastes rich and well balanced every time. The machine feels sturdy and high quality, and the design is sleek and modern. It’s easy to use and makes the whole coffee-making process enjoyable. Overall, it performs better than expected and feels like a premium machine. I’m very happy with it and would highly recommend it. Read more
This espresso machine makes very consistent shots and heats up quickly. The pressure gauge is helpful, especially for dialing in espresso. The steam wand works well for milk frothing, and lattes come out smooth. Solid build quality and great performance for the price. Read more
This coffee machine has many features. For example, it can make cold coffee, which I’ve never seen before. You can also customize the amount of coffee, and the coffee it makes is very rich and flavorful. The milk froth is excellent as well—exactly the kind of froth I like Read more
Why did you pick this product vs others?: Little too large for my espresso machine basket, it said it would fit it but I have to fill it up past a certain point which is well over a single shot if I were to want that. It's really nice and sturdy though. Really do wish it would work better for me. Read more
Very Good Prouduct. The coffee smells and tastes so good！ good value for money. I drink the self made coffee in the morning and love it. I would definitely recommend it for you. Read more
This machine has been a great upgrade for home coffee. The 58 mm portafilter gives it a more even extraction and the shots come out with a consistent flavor and crema. The pressure gauge is useful for dialing in grind and tamping, and the removable tank makes refilling quick without carrying the whole unit to the sink. If you enjoy making lattes or Americanos at home, this setup gets very close to café results with a small footprint on the counter. The steam wand heats fast and has enough power to texture milk for lattes and cappuccinos. Once you learn the timing you can get a silky microfoam that blends well with espresso for latte art. Cleanup is simple and the machine has been reliable for daily use. For the price, it delivers impressive performance and makes it easy to enjoy good espresso at home without fuss. Read more
The media could not be loaded. Really easy to use and works great. I mostly drink iced Americanos, and the shots come out smooth with nice crema every time. Love that I can adjust the temperature and see the pressure—it makes everything simple and consistent. Looks nice on my counter and feels well built. Now I can make coffee anytime at home. Totally worth it! Read more
