With this traditional pump-driven, made-in-Italy machine, all it takes is a push of a button to brew one or two cups of espresso. You can then use the hot-water/steam wand with its milk-frothing attachment to convert the espresso into a cappuccino or latté. For convenience, the filter holder accepts either ground coffee or preground coffee pods, and the 1,250-watt machine requires no waiting time between brewing and frothing. Stylishly clad in black plastic with stainless-steel accents, the machine is a compact 11-3/4 inches high, 8 inches wide, and 9-1/4 inches deep and weighs 17 pounds. It has a removable, transparent 86-ounce water tank and features heated cup storage on the top. Cleaning the removable parts requires nothing more than soaking in soapy water, rinsing, and drying, and the exterior cleans with a damp cloth. Included with the machine, which carries a one-year warranty against defects, is a starter kit containing two espresso cups and saucers, 12 espresso pods, an instruction video, and a coffee lore book. .
