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Which is probably why youre here researching the best espresso machines.
Plus, you get to be your very own barista for your family and friends (very chic).
Not sure where to start?
Both of these options are great if youre new to at-home brewing.
They dont have all the bells and whistles of fully- and semi-automatic machines.
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Things like temperature and automated pressure sensors dont exist on manual mode.
For this article, both automatic and semi-automatic machines were tested.
For example, stainless steel is easy to clean and maintain, Kappler tells us.
You also might just like the way the sleek metal looks.
I suggest at least 1.5 liters or more, or youll end up having to refill all the time!
What makes a good or tasty espresso
Its all in the beans!
The fresher, the better.
Not having the crema can be a sign the espresso beans are now stale.
Womp, I know.
The final verdict will come down to you.
Ahead, youll find machines made for whatever your espresso needs may be.
Making myself a latte using the Express Impress only takes a few minutes.
And then steam your milk if you want with the steam wand!
I had to brush up on my foaming skills (its not hard to learn using YouTube!
), but the wand was incredibly simple to use.
Unlike other espresso machines on this list, this one has no extra bells and whistles.
Unfortunately, my machine wasnt connecting to the app, so I could not use this feature.
Thats usually code for needing fixing all the time, and who has the time for that?
The Philips 3200 Automatic Espresso Machine LatteGo is actually low maintenance and reliable.
Set up is simplethe hardest part is installing the included water filter (included) into the tank.
Once installed though, making a cafe-worthy cup of coffee is easy peasy.
When youre done, just unclip the LatteGo cup and throw it in the dishwashertheres no extra cleaning required.
Its easier to use it with whole beans than pre-ground coffee.
Warning: youll feel like a professional barista while you do this.
The result is a consistently delicious and easy to make espresso, which my slow morning brain truly appreciates.
Thanks to its simple mechanics and user-friendly design, the Smeg is easy to clean.
And obviously when it comes to style, few do it better than Smeg.
using theDeLonghi La Specialista Arte($500) is one of my favorites.
It starts by hitting the OK button and seeing the machine light up.
(I interpret the flashing to mean Good morning!
Im ready!!!!!).
Unlike some of Delonghis pricier models, the Arte requires manual tamping.
Next, the tamping funnel comes off and the portafilter twists into the brewing water.
you’re able to also just pull hot water and not coffee.
If you want a frothed drink, pour your milk of choice into the milk pitcher.
What I love about this machine is the portafilter and automatic milk frother.
Its a breath of fresh air not to worry about grinding or manual frothing with this machine.
To use the frother, just add milk in the container and click it back into the machine.
If you want more froth, just turn the dial.
The result is a fluffy, cloud-like latte thats too yummy to put down.
Another thing to consider is that this machine has a warm-up time.
The progress bar at the top will illuminate in increments.
Another caveat is the plastic and lightweight build.
It looks chic and stylish.
Within seconds after pushing the espresso making button, you have a shot (or two) of espresso.
Included in the kit is a stainless steel milk frothing cup, where you pour my milk of choice.
However, if youre going to be espresso-ing it up frequently, its a sound investment.
Since using it, I barely go out for coffee, which means more moolah for me.
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