- Does it come with a portafilter and baskets?
- Yes. It ships with a portafilter and single and double shot baskets, so you can pull one or two cups. You supply your own tamper and grinder.
- Can it froth milk for lattes?
- Yes. The steam wand froths milk manually, so you control the texture. It takes practice and you should purge and wipe the wand after each use.
- Is the water tank big enough for daily use?
- The 50.7 fl oz tank is larger than many compact rivals and covers several rounds of shots before a refill. It is removable for filling and rinsing.
- Does it use pods or ground coffee?
- It uses ground coffee only, not capsules. You need a burr grinder for consistent results, since the machine has no built-in grinder.
- Is it a good first espresso machine?
- It is a reasonable starter if you want to learn manual espresso and milk steaming. Expect a learning curve and no pressure gauge to guide you.
- How does it compare with the De'Longhi Stilosa?
- It offers a bigger water tank and a stainless body, while the Stilosa is smaller and widely supported. Neither has a pressure gauge, so both reward good technique.
- Where is the Kismile 2 Cup Stainless Steel Espresso Machine with Milk Frother Steam Wand cheapest?
- At eBay, for $60.00, 59% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Kismile 2 Cup Stainless Steel Espresso Machine with Milk Frother Steam Wand?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, eBay, Wayfair.