CHULUX Kompatto Espresso Machine 20 Bar with Milk Frother, Stainless Steel Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine for Home Latte & Cappuccino Maker, 40oz Removable Water Tank, 1350W

Great Compact Machine
This is a great compact machine for folks who want an easy process to make a daily espresso or latte/cappuccino. It heats up very quickly and the controls are very simple and straightforward to use. Just select your function (single shot, double shot or steaming) and that’s it. The single and double shot baskets are the “pressurized” type, so that helps create great crema and espresso extraction even with pre-ground espresso coffee (obviously grinding fresh beans is even better). It also has a pressure guage you can keep an eye on to help adjust grind size when you grind your coffee.The double shot runs for about 25 seconds and yields about 3 oz., while the single shot runs for about 16 seconds and yields about 1.5 oz. Another great feature, the machine even lets you reprogram the doube or single shot “run time” so you can customize and dial in an even better shot (usually found on much more expensive machines). The steam wand creates a lot of pressure (I got good swirling motion in my pitcher) and it heated my milk to 150 degrees in about 45 seconds, with nice microfoam.I have only been using it for a week now, so I will update after a month of use, but so far this is a very user friendly and good looking machine that makes a good morning coffee pretty easy! Would recommend.

Excellent Value
To make the best espresso, a superior quality burr grinder is a more important investment than the espresso machine, but you knew that. Once you have top quality, freshly ground, Arabica coffee, properly tamped, then any good espresso machine should be able to complete the job, as long as there is adequate pressure and precisely regulated temperature. You don’t need to spend $6000 on a fancy espresso machine, and you don’t even need to spend $600. In fact, this little device works just fine, at 20 bar pressure (often cheap machines are just 15 bar, which may be adequate, but 20 bar seems to be the current standard). It has a few neat features, like setting a default volume of hot water for each size, single or double, so that you have a precise pour every time, just the way you like it. It also has a pressure gauge, which you don’t really need, but it assures you that everything is working as it should. It makes a nice cup of espresso with plenty of crema, so why pay more ? I just wish the filter were a bit bigger, because I like to use about 14 grams of coffee for a double shot (more really is better – at 14 grams you can get a real Italian ristretto, if you set a low water volume), but that’s a tight fit on this machine.

DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS
UPDATE– they replied once and asked me to send videos which i have sent and I havent heard anything from them again… THE MACHINE IS NOT WORKING – DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THISThis unit overheats and the troubleshooting is – turn it off and let it cool down – not a real solution! It continually stops making steam. Cleared it once – Can’t get it to work again now. It’s not a good design or build quality. Won’t last more than a couple months.

Just get it, you will not be disappointed
This is worth every penny in my opinion. I’m an avid coffee drinker, especially lattes, and this little machine absolutely packs a punch. I purchased the Starbucks blonde espresso grounds from Starbucks, they grinded it to an espresso ground, and the 1lb bag was $14. Which so far, I’ve made 7 cups of espresso and have nearly 80% of the bag left….so you do the math. I purchased Torani flavors, oatmilk, almond milk, so I can do it all at home. I also have a cold brew pitcher in case I want cold brew – was a $14 purchase there and cold brew could not be easier to make. I say buy it, it’s worth the money and does everything you need for it to do to make a good espresso. The frother is phenomenal too! I’m super happy with this purchase.