LePresso Dual Cup Barista Espresso Machine with Steam Milk Frother and Nespresso compatibility is a compact easy-to-use product suitable for daily coffee making purposes at home and in office. With Steam Wand, it can help you to make not only latte and cappuccino, but also, hot chocolate and tea. Its small size gives you the ability to flexibly fit it in to any cabinet or counter no matter how much space you have. In this overview, we are going to delve in the key features, performance, and usability, so by the end it, you will be able to make a wise choice.  

The Magnificent 1100W Power  

When it comes to coffee flavoring process, the consistency is an important factor. However, this gadget, with 1100W power rating heats water rapidly, ensures quick brewing and reducing wait times. As a result, the consistent water temperature signifies optimal coffee extraction, alongside with efficient and stable brewing.  

While this power rating may cause higher energy consumption, in this case, faster operating potentially reduces overall running time. Hence it is a balance between performance and energy efficiency, making it ideal for those seeking quick and consistent espresso brewing. 

Accessories and Features  

This compact home appliance can be divided into three general parts that consists of The Main Body, Detachable Water Tank, and Washable Metal Funnels. There are two metal funnels each for specific function, one is accompanied by a single-cup and a double-cup mesh design to use with grinded coffee powder, and the other, compatible with the Nespresso capsules.  

To measure coffee dose, the device is featured with Scooping Spoon that has a Tamper on its bottom so you can easily scoop and tamp the grounded coffee in order to make it ready to operate.  

Espresso Machine Function  

Working with this machine is genuinely simple and fast. For instance, if you want to make a double-cup espresso, you have to first pour the water in the 1.5 Liter water tank and pre-heat the machine. As it is getting warm you can add about 18gr of desired ground coffee into the double-cup mesh metal funnel (it can be measured as 1.5 of the scooping spoon). By the tamper provided on the spoon, you can make a coherence coffee powder which can affect your espresso taste. By attaching the funnel to the machine properly and pushing the starting button, you are provided with a hot coffee in about 25 seconds.  

Steam Milk Frother Function 

If you want to taste a professional barista made latte at home, the stream milk frother can help you with making a perfect frothier milk. You can begin by pouring about 250ml of cold milk into the pitcher, continue by putting the steam wand into the pitcher and rotate the steam knob. At this point, it is important to turn off the machine at right time, so you can taste a perfectly foamed milk at the best temperature.  

Steam Control Knob 

In order to have a more professional versatile function of the steaming wand the device is supplied with a knob on the left. By rotating it you are able to have different pressure pomp from 9 to 15 Bars. Although this feature is commonly used in industrial coffee machines, LePresso used it in this Dual serving espresso machine to give the users the ability to taste Barista style coffee at home.  

Nespresso Capsule Filter  

If you are in favor of Nespresso Coffee Capsules, this device has also provided a separate metal funnel design especially for Nespresso capsules. All you have to do is situate the capsule in the funnel and attach it to the machine, press the start button, and the process will go on automatically.  

Hint for Barista Style Coffee at Home  

For having the best extraction of coffee bean, there are few steps you have to take: 

Pre-heat the coffee machine before starting. If you have enough time, first heat the funnel. 
Use the perfect grind size suitable for your coffee machine. This will affect the extraction process. 
Take your time! The golden time for prefect single-cup espresso is about 18 seconds, this time is about 25 seconds for double-cup coffee.  
Avoid re-heating reusing coffee grounds as it reduces coffee flavor. The coffee is at its peak flavor about 1 minute after brewing.   
Do NOT get the milk over heated over the steaming process. This will affect its texture and taste. 
Clean the funnel and steam wand after each time. this will improve your machine functionality and durability.  

How to Clean a Dual Cup Espresso Machine with Steam Frothing? 

To ensure your device's optimal performance and longevity, it is important to regularly clean it to eliminate coffee residues and mineral build-up. For this purpose, unplug the device first! The removable components like the funnels, carafe and filters can be cleaned with warm soapy water, while fixed surfaces, thanks to the easy-cleaning feature, require only a gentle damp cloth.  

Over time, mineral deposits from water's Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) can accumulate internally. To counter this, utilize a descaler cleaner every three months. To ensure all chemicals are thoroughly rinsed out, after using the descaler, run the device with fresh water several times. 

In order to assure the device productivity, it is essential to generally clean the steam wand and the funnels after each use. With this aim, you have to rinse out these parts immediately after use, as it will help to remove coffee and milk which remained in the filter and wand.