A smart espresso maker feels like it could make this dream a reality, right?
And not without their own eccentricities.)
I tested their most expensive standalone machine with wifi capability.
In myreviewof the Miele Milk Perfection, I noted how much I enjoyed the coffee itself.
I did not love the UX of the machine itself.
Despite the machine being beautiful, the unlabeled buttons were cumbersome.
The screen wasnt touch-sensitive and was hard to use, with very small buttons.
But ultimately, you had to beatthe machine to execute any of the drinks, regardless of the app.
I also did not like that once you changed tweaks for a single drink, it was changed universally.
If you and your partner both like a ristretto, but with different options, good luck.
Of all the drip trays I emptied, this was maybe the least annoying.
Larger drinks dont have the ability to adjust the richness of the coffee, so they ended up watery.
While the Jura machine is beautiful and solidly made, the touchscreen experience was disappointing.
Instead of swiping, you advanced screens through three tiny dots in the corner of the screen.
This machine boasted the smallest water capacity of all, at 37 ouncesI consistently needed to refill it.
The Jura app often had trouble connecting, and once it did, it had almost no capability.
The wifi module on this machine is actually an add-on, and the J.O.E.
app felt like it was bolted on, as well.
In fact, it is the expansiveness of the drink menu that most impresses.
The frother is lightning fast.
But it also overflowed on multiple occasions, despite being only one-quarter full.
The Spinn has a less intimidating design than the other machines, looking more like your standard coffeemaker.
The Spinn, unlike the other machines, really requires the app to produce coffee.
The Spinn app is fun, easy to use and essential to the process.
In fact, the Spinn takes care of cleaning without your input or participation, entirely.
I found this quite enjoyable, and the time spent emptying the drip tray was dramatically reduced.
On the downside, it also did not clean the milk frother, since its separate.
This container was harder to store in the fridge due to size, too.
It’s thoughtfully taking its time while brewing drinks, and you will be waiting while it does.
Of all the machines, the TK-02 is the most attractive.
It has the perfect blend of modern and stateliness, and looks like a quality build.
The shiny black exterior has the right blend of curves and lines, with a huge digital touchscreen.
The tasteful display uses a lot of white space and is easy to manipulate via touch.
There are no random buttons to wonder about.
Each and every time Id have to feel for the location, which isnt sanitary.
Its a huge benefit that no other machine offered.
The app also offers some fun stats about money saved while brewing at home.
Hopefully Homekit and Google integration are coming soon.
The TK-02 cleans itself when it comes online and right before it goes to sleep.
