KitchenAid Artisan Semi-Auto Espresso Machine Cast Iron Black

I really like it. Nice design, sturdy,easy to use and makes a good coffee

works well with the kitchenaid grinder

Cast iron black artisan. Only used once so far but after filling the water tank out of the machine, there was a small tempory leak of water when fitting, no leak after. Probably better to fill while tank in machine? I made an espresso (double shot) and then steamed milk for a capuchino, no problem. I always add sugar or syrup to any coffee so can't comment on quality, but I'm happy with the taste. The machine does drip a little after brewing but not excessively and the drip tray tend to fill quite quickly due to the cleaning cycle? Main problem though seems to be if using a very large cup, you would normally remove the drip tray but if you do a lot of water appears under the machine. So I assume the tray was never designed for removal to fit a larger cup... like other machines can do. Still happy enough to keep it for what I want. Also good accessories... worth the extra star.

I bought this to replace my 20 bar machine this one is 15 bar because it has more functions. It is a handsome coffee machine and reasonable crema but I would not have paid £450 it was a deal at £175. There is a book of instructions but most in other languages….not even a diagram to show individual dials etc. also it is noisy. Overall I am fairly happy with it.

I really like this coffee maker. The only downsides are that it is noisy and the bottom plate vibates to the extent that the cup can move. However, it looks good and I like the coffee it makes so that's the main thing. I used to have a Delongi Dedica, which I think looked better but the coffee didn't taste as good.

Enjoying my morning coffee. So easy to use along with my Frigidaire burr grinder. Great pair

✅️ easy to use ✅️ doesnt take up too much counter space. ❌️ matte black is more a very very dark gray Im so happy I purchased this machine. ✅️ heavy/ nice weight to the portafilter handle/holder (i dislike how most at home machines portafilter handle feels like it will break. This handle "chefs kiss" feels sturdy and has nice weight to it (like a high end professional one) ✅️ comes with different filters so you get to choose what works best for you. My favorite is the single wall double (it comes with 4 total 2 double walled (used more for pre ground beans, this is what most if not all at home espresso machines come with sizes are single (shot) and double (shot) and single walled (used more for fresh ground coffee also a single shot and double shot ... this does not normally come with at home espresso machines these are my favorite and i feel give a much better coffee house experience at home) This machine is sturdy and weighted nicely so its easy to move around and out of the way. ✅️ programmable buttons (you can set water temp and also program the machine to dispense exactly the perfect amount of espresso (manual tells you how to do this) Manual is very clear and concise. I always read it front to back before even turning the machine on. I set the water temp to the hottest it allows (has low, medium, and high) and it gives me espresso exactly how I like it, with the right fine ground beans you get a really nice creme foam bit on the head. Hemmed and hawwed because of the price thinking it seemed expensive for a home machine but it was worth every penny I paid. I use this machine every morning and I feel kitchenaid got the home machine down perfectly. You get the feel of a professional coffee house espresso machine with the compactness of the home machine. I love love love being able to make my iced espresso drinks at home in comfort. Its consistently always the same no surprises, no burnt tastes. Just pure at home espresso. ✅️ tamper is solid and heavy. A true professional style tamper. It wont break on you and you can easily get the perfect tamping pressure you need/want with absolute ease. Water tank is easy to fill just pop it off, fill and slide back into place. The water tank is decent build quality I'd advise dropping it though as its just plastic but does look nice (I use R.O. water in mine which makes me not have to clean it as often of build-up) speaking if which, the auto clean function is nice although it takes approx 15 minutes and once started can not be stopped and you have to stay next to the machine to go to the next step (all in the manual) All in all I love this machine. Couldn't be happier and so glad I spent the extra dollars for this machine rather then buying another "good enough" machine that will break in a year. Uploaded a video - seems loud but its not as loud in person. Ive used the machine while my bf is in zoom meetings and he says he cant even hear it. (Kitchen is very close to where his office set up with with no doors to block the noise) You will always have to put up with some noise with at home espresso machines because of the pump. Theres no escaping it.

La mejor compra que he hecho sin duda. Gran producto

I've had this machine for about a month now and I love it. I thought it would be difficult to dial in my espresso, and it kinda was sometimes, but it was still very fun and rewarding. The manuals are very helpful, and the machine is so easily learned. Initially I was sort of torn by the fact that this has a plastic housing, but it does not feel cheap. It matches my matte black KitchenAid mixer, and looks cute without any help. I've been practicing my latte art on my cappuccino every morning and I love it. In fact, last weekend I went to a coffee shop for the first time in months to order a cappuccino and compare it to what I make at home - I prefer homemade! So happy with this machine, especially for the price range that you see out there, I think it works well, looks stylish and hopefully will keep working well for a long time.

Perfect espresso maker for me, use regularly No problem I have had cheaper espresso makers but they were junk , should have purchased this one first