Laekerrt Espresso Machine 20 Bar Espresso Maker CMEP01 with Milk Frother Steam Wand, Professional Expresso Machine for Cappuccino and Latte (Stainless Steel, Green) Gift for Dad, Father, Coffee Lovers

NGL bought this solely for aesthetic reasons because I wanted a more visually pleasing espresso maker to go with my Talavera mugs. I’m not an espresso expert but I am a coffee enthusiast and drink daily. I’m enough of a coffee snob to know that any “pod” espresso maker is never a match for freshly ground and brewed but unfortunately I can’t afford these $600-1000 barista espresso machines so I decided to look for something that would meet both my needs halfway at least. I was more than pleasantly surprised by this purchase. The machine is cute and the espresso quality is legit. I’ve had it for a few months now and I have stopped spending money at coffee houses entirely! I much prefer making my own to my taste, at home! I make perfect iced lattes in the comfort of my own home now. I got some quality flavored syrups and and sauces, super extra crema Lavazza beans, plus some glass coffee tumblers and the experience gives me all of the dopamine! I was worried to order because y’know it’s Amazon so it’s hit or miss. Luckily, so far it’s been a hit. It’s not as noisy as some say. I mean it’s a a machine so it makes noise when it pulls the espresso and steams milk but I don’t plan on operating it in the middle of the night or around sleeping babies so the noise isn’t an issue for me. Hopefully it doesn’t stop working after a few months the like everything else you buy on Amazon. But if lasts me at least 2 years, it was worth it! The only real con is the milk steamer. It’s not the best by any means but I have a separate milk frother so it’s fine. I also prefer shots over ice so I don’t need to use it as much. When it does work, it works ok. Mainly it waters down the milk so much which I’m not a fan of and it squirts everywhere which can be dangerous!

This is my 3rd espresso maker in as many months. 3X is truly a charm! I'm impressed with this machine's design, which makes creating an excellent cappuccino foolproof. And for the price, the machine and its accessories have a sturdy weight. The funnel fits snugly in the coffee maker without too much effort (unlike other brands I've tried). There's a little divot in the funnel that aligns with the filter cup. This feature helps you sit the cup in the funnel properly, avoiding messy coffee grounds when you remove it after brewing. The frother is very good too. The only criticism I have is after you froth, there is a bit of leakage from the frothing tube, but I always clean the frother right away, so it's no biggie to wipe up a spot of milk from the counter. Another thoughtful item the manufacturer included was a small pin designed to clean the narrow tube connected to the frother. This coffee maker heats up very quickly: in just a couple of minutes its ready to use, same when frothing. One thing I've learned with this, and the other 2 machines I've had, it's important to avoid "over grinding" the beans. I grind them myself stopping before the texture is too fine. So far--I've been using this for about 3 weeks--it has yielded cup after cup of flawless cup of cappuccino. I'll follow up if I see any deviation.

I recently got the Laekerrt espresso machine and it has exceeded my expectations. The machine is sleek and compact, fitting perfectly on my coffee bar. It's incredibly easy to use, with intuitive controls and a quick start-up time. The espresso it produces is rich and flavorful, with a perfect crema on top. I love that it has a built-in frother, which makes it simple to prepare lattes and cappuccinos. Cleaning is also a breeze, thanks to the removable parts. The best part for me is it’s offered in pink to go with my girlie coffee bar. Overall, the Laekerrt espresso machine is a fantastic addition to my kitchen, offering café-quality coffee at home. Highly recommended!

After a couple months it stopped pumping the appropriate amount of water. It would start and then almost immediately stop. Tried factory reset, tried setting the water. Nothing. Best part- I sent 4 emails to their support inbox. No response. They don’t care

This is a review of the Laekerrt 20 Bar Espresso Maker. Overall it is a good machine for the casual coffee drinker such as myself. It lacks some of the niceties of higher-end machines, but I don't miss those too often. Good things: Price is very good. Construction quality of the device is great. It doesn't feel "plasticky" and cheap. Heats up quickly for both espresso and steam function. In under a minute I can make two shots of espresso, and in under two minutes can froth enough milk to make lattes or cappucinos. It's a timed function which may or may not be desirable for others, but works great for me. Press the button (either one or two cups) and it starts up and stops automatically. The steam frother also works quickly though was a bit confusing to get right at first. This is mostly my own fault but the instructions weren't exactly clear. Not so great things: It can do two cups at a time, but there's a small delay as the machine recharges steam. This is about 30s to a minute. So once you pull the shots, it takes a minute before it's ready to froth the milk. No water level warning. The reservoir is pretty small and in the back of the unit so not always obvious if you're running low on water. Instructions are printed on the machine itself, but not actually correct. For example, on the steam function the knob has to be turned to the circle until the steam is recharged. If it's on the steam function, it will just shoot out squirts of hot water until the pressure is enough to force steam out. The instructions don't mention this. There are also instructions on the front of the unit that is pretty well obscured by the filter unit. These instructions talk about "First Use" or if the machine hasn't been used in a long time, but not sure what the difference is between these use cases and normal use. Removing the filter canisters is cumbersome. This may apply if you need to switch different grinds that require different filters. For the most part, I'm using only the 2oz canister. In summary, I am satisfied with the machine. Good price and works for my needs, but it does lack higher-end and convenience features that I've seen before.

I bought this a few years ago, it’s been used every day and still makes great shots of espresso. By far better quality than other economically priced espresso machines I’ve tried. Shots pull rich and flavorful with a foamy layer on top, the milk steamer is very easy to use. Easy to clean and I’m overall impressed with its quality and how well it’s held up. Also looks very cute! Highly recommend.

So far so good. We ordered this for our pink vacation pad and lived it so much we bought one for our other home as well. We had a delonghi espresso machine that was pretty pricey. It has broken after only a few years of moderate use. We decided to go with this cute pink one instead and the ease of using this machine is worth it. We saved some money and still enjoy great coffee. I would recommend this machine.

I bought this after having the CMEP01 for about 2.5 years. I didn’t have any brand loyalty Or anything, but the old one made good coffee, and the price was right on this one. All in all, it’s a pretty good machine. The shots pull well, and have good crema. The overall design looks nice and it’s pretty small, especially considering it’s a 20 bar, so it doesn’t take up a lot of counter space. it’s also pretty easy to use having just four buttons for operation. My criticisms of it are mostly things that the older model had, but for some reason, this one doesn’t. First, I don’t know for certain, but I think the water tank is smaller because it seems like I am filling it up more often. Next, it seems to take a VERY long time to steam milk. It really feels like it struggles to get that last 15 to 20 degrees, Which ultimately result in it pumping more steam (A.k.a. water) into the milk. Next, the CMEP01 had a silicone pad on the tray that would prevent cups or shot glasses from moving around when the machine is running. For some reason, this one did not come with a pad, so my shot glasses bounce and rattle around all over, and sometimes I have to hold them still so the coffee actually goes in the glass. And lastly, the one that really irks me, the portafilter doesn’t have a guard on it to prevent the filter from falling out when knocking out grounds. The CMEP01’s portafilter had a little catch that you would flip up and hold on to the filter while you were knocking it. This one, similar to the CMEP01, has a small divot in the filter that fits into the portafilter cup, which you can then twist into a track and, in theory, prevent it from falling out. But if you don’t notice what position the filter is in, you risk losing your filter into your grounds box or trashcan. And even if the divot is turned into the track, it still has the potential to come out, which I’ve done multiple times. But, like the title says, it’s mostly okay. Had I known about these issues when I was shopping for a machine, I probably would’ve gotten another CMEP01. But overall, it works well enough for what I need it to do.