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KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine w/ Automatic Milk Frother Attachment (Matte Black) $250 + Free Shipping
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Amazon.com [amazon.com] has KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine w/ Automatic Milk Frother Attachment (Matte Black) for $249.99. Shipping is free.
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Amazon.com [amazon.com] has KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine w/ Automatic Milk Frother Attachment (Matte Black) for $249.99. Shipping is free.
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This uses a pump (not steam pressure) and claims 15-bar. So that with the 58mm portafilter, the milk frother, and the price means that it's definitely worth a look.
Anything with milk though is going to need to be cleaned after each use so by the time you've cleaned everything up your latte will probably be cold.
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This uses a pump (not steam pressure) and claims 15-bar. So that with the 58mm portafilter, the milk frother, and the price means that it's definitely worth a look.
Anything with milk though is going to need to be cleaned after each use so by the time you've cleaned everything up your latte will probably be cold.
Unfortunately, there are also significant downsides. I think these like Calphalon espresso machines are made by sunbeam; they have the same 3-eared 58mm portafilter as many inexpensive Chinese espresso machines. Schematics and replacement parts are not available. The pressure does not seem to be properly regulated or adjustable. The brew head is plastic and separate from the thermocoil so it won't heat the portafilter. Many aftermarket 58mm baskets apparently will not fit. Video by James Hoffman of the experience you may have trying to make espresso [youtube.com] with an unpressurized basket in a machine similar to this.
FWIW most of the other espresso machines around this price have similar issues, though. Just don't assume this machine can compete with good entry level espresso machines like the Breville Bambino, Bambino Pro, Gaggia Classic, Flair etc. based on the features list.
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In most of the newer consumer espresso machines the solenoid disconnects the brew group and dumps pressure from the thermocoil. That leaves the brew group pressurized. The puck won't dry out much, but there isn't enough volume under pressure to create the sneeze associated with boiler machines without a 3-way solenoid. Backflushing isn't necessary or possible.
In most of the newer consumer espresso machines the solenoid disconnects the brew group and dumps pressure from the thermocoil. That leaves the brew group pressurized. The puck won't dry out much, but there isn't enough volume under pressure to create the sneeze associated with boiler machines without a 3-way solenoid. Backflushing isn't necessary or possible.
Good points on the build. Doesn't sound so great, but if it can pull a decent shot that's what ultimately matters. If!
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