Thyme & Table Barista Mini Espresso Machine with 15-Bar Pressure and Steam Wand, Sand White

I love this cute little machine! In response to some of the reviews, I almost didn’t buy it. BUT I’m glad I did! My advice is to read all instructions before first use and set up. One review said the tamper is flimsy, it’s not. The flimsy piece is the part one uses to prime machine if water doesn’t come out during setup. It has to be primed first. After all was ready, I was like WOW! I cannot believe that people don’t read to comprehend. .It’s sad. Yes the machine is a tad noisy but it’s using a lot of pressure to run. It is okay as well. LOVE IT!

Priming the first time is key! Use everyday now for over a week and still makes excellent espresso with crema. Tried others just recently that I returned. This one had good reviews and makes great lattes. You will need to buy a stainless steel milk pitcher. It is loud but not louder than a starbucks machine.

I can’t say enough good things about this machine. I have a little stovetop pot and there is no comparison - this is hands down a superior cup of espresso. I bought this for my camper and am going to buy another one for my house.

I returned another brand that didn’t work and purchased this one! THIS IS THE ONE YOU NEED!! So easy to set up and use and it works like it should! Very pleased with this purchase !

Five stars for the espresso. Makes a great espresso! Fantastic crema! Zero stars for the manual. Throw away the manual and find a Youtube video to explain how it works. The manual is incorrect and leaves out important information. Also throw away the very flimsy tamper. The Youtube guy liked the display. Seems a bit silly to me to have it just display run time. Pressure would have been nice to have displayed. I almost sent it back because the steam function did not work and it smelled like burning insulation for the first few heat cycles. Then, I the Youtube video that explains the steam function and mentions the burning smell. The manual does not mention that you have to press a button in addition to moving the lever in order to get steam to come out. Happy that I did not send it back, makes a really great espresso.

I really like this machine. I have purchased much more expensive espresso machines and this much easier to use. The only thing is it’s all plastic so it’s a rattle box a bit noisy .

I'll admit I'm still trying to figure out how to use it but I'm learning! I like how it has the option to give hot water if I wanted it (I assume it's for americanos) for tea (and it heats up INSTANTLY) or something but because it comes from the small wand, it does take a while to fill your cup and it kind of makes a scary spitting noise at the end, so I keep a kettle next to it if I want hot water for tea. The removable components were a bit challenging to figure out but I think I got it. I like it. It's easy to clean and it makes my espressos fresher (at least I feel it does) Also the recipe cards are great and the cute stickers that came with it. I'm tempted to put my stickers on the machine but I don't know if it would be too much lol. I might put them on a tumbler

I loved the price and size of this machine. It vibrates so hard that I have to stand by it and hold my cup as the espresso brews. It also doesn't fully drip out of the portafilter. When I go to empty it, it is still filled with water... so the espresso brewing out is white and frothy instead of dark.

Price is great, it looks great, it's packaged great. Coffee scoop tamp tool that's included is very flimsy. Knocked off a star because the description says it includes a stainless steel frother cup, but mine didn't have one in the box. Knocked off another star due to the odd size portafilter. This one is 52mm, almost every cheap espresso machine on the planet is 51mm, so accessories and filter pucks will be hard to find.

I am so disappointed. I should have read the negative reviews about the steamer. I watched a you tube reviewer on this item he did not say there is an issue with the steamer only that it take a bit to start working. NOT so. I followed the instruction booklet over and over wishing I would not have to return this. was really looking forward to my cup of espresso :(. It's not a fluke that the steamer isn't working on someone else' machine it's the flaw in the machine doesn't matter if you try with another. returning it. REALLY VERY DISAPPOINTED.