Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier Series, Espresso Machine, Drip Coffee, Rapid Cold Brew, Integrated Grinder, Hands-Free Frother, with Knock Box, Water Filter, Cleaning Tablets, Descaler, ES601GM

I’ve owned automated espresso machines before, but I wanted more freedom to experiment with drinks instead of being tied to pre-set buttons. This Ninja gives me that balance of control and convenience.Pros:Brews both espresso and drip coffee in one machineEasy to switch between espresso shots, lattes, and a regular cup of coffeeFrother makes surprisingly good foam for cappuccinosStainless steel design looks premium and feels sturdyCleanup is quick compared to other espresso machines I’ve ownedCons:Learning curve at first (you’ll need to play with grind size and learn what you like to make) I’ve found a new interest in americanos and buckeye mochasIt’s not as “push-button automated” as higher-end super-automatic machines — but that’s also what I like about itSo far, I’ve pulled about 100 shots and brewed multiple cups of coffee. Once I dialed in my grind from initial startup (you will waste three grinds), the espresso came out smooth with good crema. The drip coffee side is consistent and tastes clean. The milk frother isn’t café-level, but it’s more than good enough for homemade lattes. I also like that I’m not locked into pods,cartridges, or settings — I can use my own beans and craft drinks exactly how I want.If you want a machine that gives you the freedom to create café drinks at home without spending thousands on a prosumer setup, this is a fantastic choice. It’s not “set it and forget it,” but if you enjoy the process of making coffee, you’ll love it.

So, I don't even know where to start with the praises for this machine!!!I was leaning towards a Breville, but saw this, and decided to give it a try...and it wasn't a quick decision, due to the cost...That being said, I am SO glad I made the decision!! Even my BFF who does have a Breville is envious of my machine over hers!!!This thing is SO amazing!! I grind the beans, put it in position, set the brew for a quad, and at the same time, put my milk in the frother and hit the froth button immediately after I hit the brew button, and it just does it all without any intervention!!!I couldn't ask for a better coffee machine!! Not to mention the crema that the coffee produces is AMAZING!!!I used to have a DeLonghi, and when it died, I was pretty upset about it...that being said, this is by FAR the BEST investment I have made in a VERY long time...I didn't realize how mediocre my DeLonghi was, but now that I have this, I have now realized that the coffee my old machine made was HORRIBLE!!!If you are on the fence while trying to decide on a higher end espresso machine, go for this one, and NO others!!!

I was very nervous about buying an all-in-one product as there is a lot that can go wrong ... for example if the grinder fails, does the whole unit stop working? So I went into this with some skepticism. Ive had this thing since Feb, so about 6 months, and I cant rave enough. I was just cleaning it and told the Mrs that this may be the best purchase we've made in years. I am the kind of person that takes really good care of my things, so I do the biweekly cleaning and maintenence that a lot of people would not do, but even so I am absolutely AMAZED at the quality of the build and how consistently perfect the shots taste, especially after 6 months. Ive come to to appreciate the ease of use and consistency so much that I now skoff at videos describing great techniques for making espresso. Ive even tried deviating from the recommended grind values only to have the shots come out wrong and always go back to the grind the machine suggests. The ONLY minor issue ive had is that the little float to let you know the drain is full is getting stuck and doesnt always notify you that its full, so extra care is needed when cleaning this to ensure it can lift properly without friction. I generally dump the water as I use it so it doesnt become a problem, but this thing gets used 4x to 6x a day (by several people) and its absolutely held up. The little rubber gasket that you unscrew a thing to access and remove to clean is also still in perfect shape. Very good quality product. We have really good water here (not very hard) so ive only had to descale it once so far ... so take that into consideration. The frother is fantastic, particularly with cold foam, and I love that you can use it in 'manual mode' if you desire, but Ive never had to as the automatic setting work great.

I bought my machine a couple months ago, took some trial and error to figure out how I like my espresso but it is great and used everyday in my house.Looks very sleek and modern, doesn’t take up as much counter space as you’d think.I think this is a great investment piece if a. You like coffee, 2. You’re starting out with making your own espresso brew (yes starting out even with the price point because it is very simple to use and has only a couple steps)I dont have much time in the morning and was worried this would eat most of it but it takes me about 2 minutes to make a brown sugar espresso so it is very fast.Overall functionally is great, easy to use and learn. Have fun with it, try new coffee beans and save $7 in the morning.