Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine

ENJOY CAFÉ-QUALITY ESPRESSO: Experience the bold, rich flavor of homemade espresso and skip long café lines with the CraftBrew Digital Espresso Maker! Our team spent hands-on time with the Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine to see how it holds up against the rest of the espresso machines we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #42 of our top 50 espresso machines — a strong semi-automatic pick, earning a 4.1★ average across 704 Amazon ratings.

From the roaster

• ENJOY CAFÉ-QUALITY ESPRESSO: Experience the bold, rich flavor of homemade espresso and skip long café lines with the CraftBrew Digital Espresso Maker! A strong 15-BAR pump and a built-in milk frother make it easy to brew cappuccinos and lattes right in your own kitchen.
• BE YOUR OWN BARISTA: This expertly crafted coffee machine takes your morning cup to the next level. With two shot baskets and a built-in steam wand, you can brew single- or double shots of espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, and more! No more waiting on a coffee pot.
• YOUR IDEAL BREW: Customize your coffee bar with an espresso maker that brews how you like it. Using the touch control panel and built-in timer, you can adjust shot volume for your own perfect coffee. Program more water for a mellow lungo-style shot or concentrate your brew for a flavorful ristretto.
• 1.5-LITER WATER TANK: The spacious reservoir holds enough water to keep brewing espresso for all your brunch guests. Detach the removable water tank from the machine to clean or fill directly in your sink.
• SLEEK AND COMPACT: Our espresso machines are designed with style in mind, with a sleek stainless-steel finish that looks great and is easy to clean. Just wipe the exterior down with a damp cloth, or program a descale function when an alert appears automatically after 500 brewing cycles.

What we liked

• Strong overall Coffee Score of 7.8/10 — ranked #1122 of 1193 (95% percentile).
• Well-suited to its category as a semi-automatic option.
• Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 8.3/10 from 704 ratings.