It has three settings-cold, latte, and cappuccino-and froths milk to perfection with the tap of a button. Despite the fact that the K-Café doesn’t technically make espresso shots (the K-cup system doesn't put its grounds under any pressure), it still makes a delicious “espresso style” 2-ounce shot that can taste almost as strong, though without the crema that you might desire. It's the best Keurig we’ve used ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends) and has the best frother of any machine tested for this guide. (A double latte, for instance, is 15 ounces, but a double cappuccino is only 10 ounces.) The slide-out booster is nice for smaller glasses. Milk tends to come out a little foamier than I (Jeffrey) prefer for a latte, and it took me some time to understand what size glass I needed for each drink. You will have to remember to remove and refrigerate it each morning and clean it every few days or it could clog up-cleanup is easy, thankfully. Like the One-Touch Coffeehouse, this machine's integrated milk container has its pros and cons. But other than that it makes fairly rich single or double-size espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes with the push of a button.

It's perfect if you want pure espresso and a machine that mixes the milk for you without much fuss, but it's also more plasticky and lightweight, which means you really have to steady the machine with your hand as you twist the portafilter into place. The Café Barista is a downgraded version of our top pick, the Mr. In that way, these machines are automated or semi-automated and are great for anyone who wants a device that specializes in dispensing coffee at the touch of a button. That includes machines with built-in containers for milk, or machines that effectively do the steaming for you. Here we're gathering machines that make it easier, specifically, to make milk-based or alternative-milk-based drinks. The machines here differ from the picks in our Best Espresso Machines roundup in a couple of important ways. That's why we've put together a list of machines that make excellent milk-based or alternative-milk-based beverages at the touch of a button (or a couple buttons). Making a barista-worthy espresso is tough enough, but adding the right amount of milk and foam, perfectly heated and combined, is surprisingly daunting. Sadly, creating the perfect cap or caffe latte at home can be a hassle. Just writing about these delicious, warming drinks makes us want one.

A good latte or cappuccino is like a rich, milky mug of heaven.

Starbucks expresso machine