Can it brew and steam at the same time?

Yes. The 550ml brew boiler and the steam thermoblock run separately, so you can switch from pulling a shot to steaming without waiting for the boiler to recover.

Does it work with standard 58mm accessories?

Yes. It uses a 58mm commercial group head, and it ships with two portafilters, a tamper and a single-cup basket, so most 58mm baskets, tampers and distribution tools fit.

How big is the water tank?

The tank holds 18.6 fl oz, which is small for a dual-boiler machine. Expect to refill it every few drinks, especially with heavy steaming.

The machine, a white oak double-cup portafilter, a white oak bottomless portafilter, a white oak tamper, a 58mm single-cup filter basket and a cleaning disc.

When is the best time to buy it?

Watch for bundle or holiday promotions before assuming a sale is coming; the machine has held its value since launch.

Is the Ele G3028A worth it?

You get a brew boiler, a steam thermoblock, a 58mm group and pressure control, which is a lot for a home machine. It is a reasonable buy if you make milk drinks daily and want commercial-size baskets.