I will review some of the best latte machines. The Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine (model 14101) is a semi-automatic espresso and coffeemaker combination machine. It is notable for its durability and is among the top bestsellers in its category. Gaggia is known for being one of the first coffee-maker manufacturing companies in the country. This is the main reason why you can still find many coffee lovers using the company’s older models after ten or so years. Even if there are some complaints over cosmetic changes in recent models, old time users of the machine agree that the machines still produce the same great-tasting coffee.

Nespresso Lattissima Plus Original Espresso Machine With Milk Frother by De’Longhi : Dozens of reviews sing the praises of this machine’s built-in, automated milk frother. One user even says the main reason for purchasing it is “the milk-frother option, with the ability to pull the milk container and keep it in the fridge.” Many reviewers use that removable container to salvage leftover milk, and lots appreciate that it’s dishwasher safe. One reviewer claims all you have to do is “pop in the coffee pod, plug in the removable milk container, press the button, and wait for the best-tasting espresso or cappuccino ever.” One consistent complaint in the reviews is the price of the Nespresso pods, but, as one user puts it, you’re paying for quality: “The Nespresso pods ARE expensive, but so are the tires on my car, because all the best things in life are expensive!”

Best Overall: Coletti “Bozeman” 9-Cup Percolator Coffee Pot: The 9-cup size of this pot is generous while not overly large, and the pot itself is attractive, with a shiny stainless steel surface and a dark rosewood handle that will keep your hands safe from heat when you’re pouring. While filters are not necessary with this percolator, some people prefer a filter to keep the finest powdery grounds out of the coffee, so 20 paper filters are included so you can give them a try to see if you like them. When you’re done with your morning coffee, this is dishwasher safe, so cleaning is easy. This company that makes this pot is veteran-owned, and all profits go to charity, so you can feel good about your purchase.

Our biggest beef with the Lattissima+, however, is how difficult it is to clean the milk compartments. Basic Nespresso machines like the Essenza Mini or CitiZ are easy to clean or leave alone because the only thing that passes through their guts is water or coffee. But the Lattissima invites in milk, and with it, an overwhelming dread of spoiling. The machine has a self-cleaning function, where hot water passes through the wand and, hopefully, steams out the milky innards. But you can’t see inside the frothing contraption, so you have to trust that it did indeed clean itself. And if you forget about the milk in your fridge long enough for it to curdle, as we did inadvertently, it’s a pain to confidently clean the slim intestine of the tube and know that there aren’t spoiled flecks of milk trapped inside your Nespresso—though a pipe cleaner might work. Also, the Lattissima+’s water tank is narrow and book-shaped, not round, making it hard to refill. Interested to purchase percolator coffee filters? See extra info at Latte Coffee Maker Machine.

In addition to DeLonghi’s proprietary Automatic Cappuccino System, the Lattissima Pro boasts of a range of premium features. It has a LED touchscreen that is pre-programmed to let you make 6 coffee drinks, including espresso, cappuccino, latte, ristretto, hot milk and lungo. However, you can customize your volume settings by adding more coffee or making a larger drink. You can also make hot chocolate or tea using the hot water option. The cup support provides you with the flexibility to accommodate different-sized cups for various drinks, folding down for larger glasses and folding out for smaller cups.