I’ve done my fair share of barista-ing. I’ve spent a collective three-and-a-half years of my life working at the biggest coffee chain in the world, as well as independent artisan coffee shops. So I love testing the best espresso machines. Is the KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine one of them?
The short answer: oh my gosh, one hundred percent yes. But what makes it so good, I hear you ask? Well, the machine produces creamy, fully extracted espresso shots for a start. Then there’s the milk: I’ve never been able to get cafe-quality microfoam with at-home machines before, no matter how much I channel my past barista life. But when using the KitchenAid Semi Automatic steam wand, I was able to get beautifully velvety milk and pour latte art every time. The machine produces creamy espresso shots with acidity, bitterness, and sweetness, perfectly extracted with a complete flavor profile.
