Making a coffee is as simple as turning the dual-action dial—to the right to extract espresso, and to the left to steam your milk. Equipped with a pre-infusion function, the machine will slowly saturate your packed coffee grounds with short jets of water to produce the perfect crema. A 1600-watt element allows you to create a fine microfoam for latte art masterpieces. Don’t worry if you get carried away pumping out coffees; the machine is programmed to provide maintenance alerts.
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Pre-infusion
Forget the idea that water can only dilute. This coffee machine is programmed to release small spurts of water prior to the pouring of each shot. Although subtle, this process of pre-infusion primes your ground coffee for optimum espresso extraction, resulting in a richer cup of coffee that is crowned with a full, flavoursome crema.
Simple dial control
Designed with simplicity for first-time espresso machine owners, the no-nonsense dial control only has two settings. Thankfully, that’s all you need for a delicious brew. Turn the dial to the right for smooth espresso, and to the left to activate the steam wand.
Microfoam texturing
Microfoam is steamed milk that is velvety smooth in texture, ideal for creating latte art. What you want is foam with small, even bubbles (unless you are trying to make a cappuccino). Powerful wattage gives you adequate steam to create rosettes, hearts, and more. Microfoam will also enhance the overall flavour of your cup.
Maintenance alerts
Once you unbox this machine, you’re going to be using it a lot. As with any appliance, heavy use entails regular upkeep. A “drip tray full” indicator will let you know when it’s time to flush out the icky buildup of coffee grounds that’s pooled at the base of your machine.
