Best Espresso Machines for Milk Drinks
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If you make milk drinks most days and want a simpler routine, look at a machine that textures milk automatically. Of the machines we researched, those are the Breville Bambino Plus and the Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier. If you want to learn to steam by hand, several machines have a manual wand.
Automatic versus manual milk
| Machine | Milk system | Grinder | Warranty (maker’s page) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breville Bambino Plus | Automatic hands-free texturing, three temperature settings | None | 2-year limited |
| Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier | Hands-free frothing, steaming and whisking combined | Built in | 1-year limited |
| Breville Barista Express | Manual steam wand | Built in | 1-year limited |
| Gaggia Classic E24 | Manual steam wand | None | Not stated on the product page |
| De’Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo | Manual steam wand | Built in | 2 years, plus 1 with registration |
| De’Longhi Stilosa | Manual frother wand | None | 1 year, plus 1 with registration |
Automatic milk
The Bambino Plus textures milk to the temperature you pick, and Breville’s instructions note that different milks and alternatives may need foam adjustments. Automatic milk does not automate the espresso: you still grind, dose, tamp and start the shot, unless you choose an all-in-one machine such as the Ninja, which adds a built-in grinder and scale.
Manual steam wands
A manual wand gives you control and a learning curve. The Barista Express, Gaggia Classic E24, La Specialista Arte Evo and Stilosa all use one. Plan some practice time before the results look consistent.
How to choose
- Milk drinks daily and little patience: automatic.
- You enjoy the craft and want control: manual wand.
- You also want drip coffee or cold brew: the Ninja or the La Specialista Arte Evo.
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