100 STARS!!!! PERFECT LATTE!!
The only thing I'm disappointed about is that I can't leave 100 STARS!! This machine is AMAZING!!! I just got back from Las Vegas. At the spa there was a commercial automatic espresso machine that made several different hot and cold drinks. We also had eaten at Ramsey's kitchen and ordered a latte. Our waiter told us the restaurant had the top of the line espresso machine...it's Gordon Ramsey's restaurant so it has to be the best. I got online and started researching automatic espresso machines. I own the Breville Espresso machine that costs $700. While researching > came across this AIRMSEN 20 Bar Espresso Machine deep into my search. I mean like page 20! I put it in my cart along with some others ranging in price from $350-$1200. I had never heard of the brand before so I was a little teary. I'm SOOOOO HAPPY WITH machine. It produces the exact same quality espresso as those $1000 machines!! I'm addicted. Set up instructions are not really clear. But I set it up just as I did my Breville. Ran a couple of milk frothing cycles as well as a few espresso cycles to clean the inside mechanisms before the first use. I used a store brand decaf coffee as well as a Lavaza Decaf. Both were delicious. Of the Lavaza had a more robust flavor but still the milk foam was perfection!! Male sure your cup/mug is short and wide rather than tall because ot will be difficult to remove with the portafilter in of your mug is too tall. Other than that this little machine makes a Really Nice Latte!! The temp was nice and hot, the foam was perfectly foamy and silky. After making 2 Lattes i just removed the milk holder and placed it in the fridge with the leftover milk and when I want another (which will be right after I finish this review Ha) I'll just replace the milk holder and simply push a button for an instant latte!! I'm addicted.