Espresso Machines

An espresso machine pulls pressurized shots for espresso, and with a steam wand, milk drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. The right one depends on how hands-on you want to be: semi-automatic machines give you control, super-automatics do it at the touch of a button, and manual/lever machines reward skill.

We score each machine on shot performance, build and durability, ease of daily use, value, and consistency — the criteria on our How We Test page — and surface the specs that actually affect your cup.