Does it heat the water?

No. The machine brews with cold or pre-heated water and does not heat it. You need to add hot water yourself for a hot shot.

Does it use capsules or ground coffee?

It is a capsule machine. It takes coffee pods rather than loose grounds, so your choice of coffee is limited to compatible capsules.

It has a rechargeable battery and charges over USB. There is no mains cord, which is what makes it portable.

How many shots can it make at once?

Its capacity is listed as under 3 cups, so it is built for one or two small shots per session, not for serving a group.

Is it good for milk drinks?

No. It has no steam wand or milk frother, so it makes espresso only. You would need to froth milk separately.

How does it compare with a countertop espresso machine?

It is far smaller and cordless, but it lacks water heating, milk frothing and the pressure consistency of a plug-in pump machine. It suits travel, not a full kitchen setup.

Portable Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine

Q: Where is the Portable Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine cheapest?

At Deal.ai, for $69.27, as of our latest check.

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$69.27+ $12.30 shipping

Color: Black

Arrives about Nov 19–29, from a warehouse in China

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Last seen at $69.27 at Deal.ai on Nov 11.

Our take on the Portable Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine

This is a small cylindrical capsule espresso maker that runs on a rechargeable battery and brews without a cord. It uses pump pressure and takes capsule pods, with a detachable cup at the bottom to catch the shot. It does not heat water, so you add hot water yourself before brewing. That makes it a travel and desk device rather than a kitchen espresso machine: it is far more portable than a countertop pump machine but gives up steam, milk frothing and hot-water brewing. Buyers should expect a short single shot, not café-style espresso with crema control.