Best Espresso Makers for Steaming

it brews excellent espresso, the grounds pop out in perfect little hockey pucks and the steamer doubles the milk volume producing mounds of long lasting foam with micro-bubbles just like the

others who mention the short steaming wand are correct, it is only high enough to get a coffee mug underneath.

i understand the complaints people have about the awkwardly positioned steam wand, but i purchased a 12oz pitcher and a thermometer, and have been able to manuver it under the steaming wand without

my only complaint is that for steamed milk, it would be better if the extension would be a bit longer to make it easier to steam smaller amounts of milk (for say one cappucino).

to keep the review short, ill say that it looks great, its a perfect size, it functions completely as advertised, the steam wand is awesome for steaming or just getting a hot water for an americana.

also, it seems the heat drops rapidly when steaming.

i also have problems regulating the steaming pressure, it is either too much or not enough as i move the knob, can't seem to get it right.

and espresso machines and they have all inevitably disappointed me in one way or another, either by being flimsy, not producing quality shots, or especially by having a crappy milk steamer/foamer.

my lattes aren't hot enough which i found out was due to my steamed milk being cold.

a nice crema is produced, the steaming wand works well, and it's pretty easy to clean.

nothing gave me real high-pressure brewing and real steamed milk.

nothing gave me real high-pressure brewing and real steamed milk.