Review on ☕ 4-Cup Espresso Machine with 3.5 Bar Pressure, Cappuccino Latte Maker, Steam Milk Frother, and Stainless Steel Pot by Will Ridpath

The espresso portion is amazing and tastes just like Starbucks espresso. I haven't tried milk foam yet. There are a few flaws, but nothing can be fixed. 1) You MUST unplug the plug after and before use. The remaining water continues to boil even when the appliance is switched off. Adding water to the tank while it's plugged in can start boiling sooner than by hand. 2) The "close" position is actually the "pause" position. The instructions say turn to "close" but the handle (mine at least) says "pause" 3) CLEAN before use. Clean thoroughly according to the instructions. It is recommended to clean the materials with alcohol or soap and water. I suggest using alcohol for the first time. The funnel-shaped part has this deposit, almost metallic. It will rub against your fingers and you will likely choke on it if you don't clean it. 4) Skip it at least 4-5 times with just water and then maybe once with espresso/coffee powder. 5) The funnel is difficult to attach. Start at the left corner and turn toward the "lock" label on the machine. It doesn't have to be perfectly aligned, just make sure it's fully seated there. 6) I suggest using ground espresso beans instead of ground coffee. I also suggest reading ALL the directions and adding the powder up to the line where you filled the pot. Example: 2nd line inside the grid and 2nd line on the pot. Both have to match.