KitchenAid KF7 review: a beautifully designed, quiet touchscreen machine whose espresso doesn't quite keep up
The KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF7 KES8557 is one of the nicest automatic machines I have used day to day, with a clear touchscreen, a milk container you can keep in the fridge, a side tank and a brew unit you can pull out and rinse. The problem is the espresso: it was thin at first and often bitter later, even after a lot of tuning.
Michael Reynolds
Hands-on review
Hands-on testing, research, specs
4 weeks
23 minutes
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In this review
Only if convenience and design matter more to you than espresso quality. The KitchenAid KF7 is quiet, easy to clean and genuinely pleasant to use, and its milk drinks are good. Its straight espresso, though, often lacked richness and turned bitter, and changing strength, body and grind helped less than I hoped. If you mostly drink lattes and cappuccinos and value an easy routine, it's a good fit. If you drink espresso straight, I'd look at a machine that puts its effort into the shot.
KitchenAid KF7 at a glance
KitchenAid KF7 pros and cons
- Clear 3.5-inch touchscreen and four profiles
- Milk container goes straight into the fridge
- Easy cleaning with a removable brew unit and dishwasher-safe tray
- Espresso can taste thin and bitter
- Settings changes did little for flavor
- Drip tray is bulky to carry
Who should buy the KitchenAid KF7?
- Households that mostly drink lattes and cappuccinos
- People who want a simple, guided routine
- Kitchens with low cabinets above the counter
- Espresso purists
- People who like to fine-tune extraction
- Anyone who uses expensive specialty beans
First impressions of the KitchenAid KF7
Some machines win you over in the first five minutes.
The KF7 is one of them.
It looks expensive, with a brushed metal body, a soft LED strip across the top and a bright 3.5-inch touchscreen.
The setup screens are friendly and clear.
The milk container clicks on with a tube, and the whole thing feels thought through.
Then I tasted the espresso.
My first few shots from the KitchenAid KF7 were weak and watery.
After a dozen drinks, they got stronger, but a harsh bitterness crept in.
That split, a lovely machine with ordinary espresso, followed me through all four weeks.
Milk drinks were a different story.
My first cappuccino was hot, creamy and well balanced, and the cortado button became a favorite.
The KF7 looks like a premium appliance from every angle.
What the KitchenAid KF7 actually is
The KF7 is a fully automatic, bean-to-cup espresso machine with an automatic milk system.
It grinds the beans, doses and presses the coffee, brews it and drops the used puck into a bin.
For milk drinks, it draws milk from a separate container through a tube, then heats and froths it.
It sits in the middle of KitchenAid's larger, metal-clad automatic range.
It adds a touchscreen and an included milk container, and lets you choose whether milk or coffee goes into the cup first.
Inside is a 15-bar pump and a fast heater that has the machine ready in well under a minute.
The drinks I used most
| Drink | How it's made | Milk used |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and double | Short brew, one or two cycles | None |
| Americano | Espresso, then hot water | None |
| Cortado | Espresso with a small amount of steamed milk | Small amount |
| Cappuccino | Espresso with a tall layer of foam | Foam |
| Latte | Espresso with more hot milk | Milk and foam |
| Flat white | Espresso with silky, thinner milk | Milk and foam |
| Latte macchiato | Layered milk, foam and espresso | Milk and foam |
KitchenAid KF7 design and setup
The KF7 measures about 14.3 × 10.2 × 18.6 inches, or 36.3 × 26 × 47.3 cm.
It fits under standard cabinets and weighs about 28 pounds.
My unit was stainless steel.
It also comes in Porcelain White, Cast Iron Black and a deep green called Juniper.
Small things done well
The tank slides out sideways, so I never had to move the machine from under the cabinet to fill it.
The spout moves up and down, so a tall latte glass fits as easily as an espresso cup.
Small wheels underneath let you roll the machine forward when you need to clean behind it.
And the LED strip on top gives the kitchen a soft glow in the morning, which I didn't expect to like as much as I did.
Our tip: Lower the spout as close to the cup as you can, because a shorter drop keeps the crema and the heat in the drink.
First-time setup
The KF7 walks you through setup on the touchscreen.
Language, units, water hardness and the water filter, then a rinse.
It took about 15 minutes, and I didn't need the manual once.
The side tank slides out without moving the machine from under the cabinets.
The touchscreen and profiles
The touchscreen is the KF7's best feature.
It's bright, responsive and easy to read from a step away.
Arrows move through the drinks, a gear opens the settings and a separate icon opens the cleaning menu.
Every drink shows its settings before you start, and you can change them with a tap.
Four profiles
There are four profiles.
We set up three: a short, strong espresso, a big milky latte and a mild coffee for guests.
Each person tapped their profile and got their drink without touching a setting.
The settings menu also covers the language, beeps, water hardness and filter, plus the software version.
Everything is where you'd expect it to be.
The grinder and hopper
The KF7 grinds with steel conical burrs✕Conical burrsA cone-shaped cutting part that turns inside a ring. They grind evenly at fairly low speed, which keeps heat and noise down. and has seven grind settings.
The hopper on top holds about 270 grams and lifts off.
That means you can swap beans without emptying anything into a bag.
A purge function clears the last grounds from the grinder before you switch.
There's also a separate compartment for one scoop of pre-ground coffee✕Pre-ground bypassA separate chute that sends already-ground coffee straight to the brew unit, skipping the grinder. Handy for decaf without emptying the bean hopper., which I used for decaf.
How much the grind changed things
Less than I hoped.
I tried every setting with four different beans.
Finer settings made the shots darker and more bitter rather than richer.
Coarser settings made them thinner.
The sweet spot was narrow and moved with every bag.
Our tip: Only change the grind while the grinder is running, and judge the result two or three cups later.
KitchenAid KF7 espresso performance
This is the KitchenAid KF7's weak spot, and I want to be clear about it.
The first week
The first several shots were thin and watery, which is common while a new grinder settles.
After about a dozen drinks, they gained body.
But a harsh, drying bitterness appeared at the end of each sip.
Different beans, different results
I tested four coffees.
A dark Italian-style blend was the worst match, bitter and flat.
A medium-dark blend was better, but still lacked depth.
A fresh medium roast with chocolate and caramel notes was clearly the best.
A light single origin was sharp and thin, whatever I did.
My ratings on a 10-point scale for body, crema and flavor at the best settings I found for each bean.
The used pucks looked substantial, but the shots never tasted as concentrated as the pucks suggested.
Even the best espresso lacked the thick, syrupy body and layered flavor I get from machines that focus on the shot.
What helped, and what didn't
Turning strength up added intensity, but also bitterness.
A lighter body softened the bitterness a little.
Medium temperature was better than high for dark beans.
Shortening the volume made shots denser without fixing the flavor.
| What I changed | What happened | Worth it? |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh medium roast beans | The biggest single improvement | Yes |
| Lighter body | Less bitterness, slightly thinner | Yes |
| Medium instead of high temperature | Less harshness on dark roasts | Yes |
| Shorter volume | Denser shot, same flavor | Somewhat |
| Finer grind | More bitterness, not more richness | No |
| Higher strength alone | More intensity and more bitterness | Not on its own |
A note on fairness
I don't want to overstate the espresso problem.
With the right beans, the KF7's shots were drinkable and pleasant in milk.
The issue is that they never matched how good the machine is at everything else.
If you've never owned an espresso machine before, you may be perfectly happy.
If you have, you'll probably notice the gap.
Temperature, body and strength explained
The KF7 gives you three main controls for each drink, and it helps to know what each one actually does.
Strength is shown as coffee bean icons.
More beans mean more coffee goes into the brew unit✕Brew unitThe chamber inside an automatic machine that receives the ground coffee, presses it into a puck, pushes hot water through it and then ejects the used grounds..
Body has three settings: light, medium and strong.
It changes how the water moves through the coffee, so a stronger body means a slower, fuller extraction.
Temperature changes how hot the water is.
| Control | What it changes | What I noticed on the KF7 |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | How much coffee is used | More intensity, but also more bitterness |
| Body | How water moves through the coffee | Light softened the harsh finish |
| Temperature | Water temperature | Medium tasted better than high on dark roasts |
| Volume | How much water ends up in the cup | Shorter was denser, not sweeter |
| Grind | Particle size, 7 settings | Finer added bitterness |
Why the settings didn't fix the shot
On most automatic machines, a stronger dose and a slower body make espresso richer.
On the KF7, they mostly made it more bitter.
My best guess is that the dose and extraction are limited, so the machine pulls harsher compounds before it reaches the sweeter ones.
That's why bean choice mattered more than any button.
Hot drinks for people who like them hot
One clear plus is temperature.
The KF7 makes properly hot drinks.
Lattes stayed comfortably hot to the last sip, and the high setting on espresso was as hot as I'd want.
If you've owned a machine that makes lukewarm coffee, you'll appreciate this.
Probe readings in a warmed cup straight after brewing.
Milk foam and milk drinks
Milk drinks are where the KF7 makes up ground.
Milk goes into a container of about 790 ml with a sealed lid.
A tube connects it to the spout, and the machine draws, heats and froths the milk.
When you're done, you unclip the tube and put the whole container back in the fridge.
That's the detail I liked most, because the milk stays cold and fresh between drinks.
How the milk turned out
The foam was creamy and fine, with small bubbles and a good temperature.
Cappuccinos had a proper foam cap, and lattes had smooth, silky milk.
The milk hid most of the espresso's bitterness, so milk drinks tasted far better than straight shots.
My ratings on a 10-point scale for texture, stability and temperature.
The cortado and the order setting
The cortado button is a nice touch, with a short shot and a small splash of silky milk.
For supported drinks, you can choose whether the milk or the coffee goes in first.
I preferred coffee first for cappuccinos and cortados, and milk first for latte macchiatos.
The machine can make two milk drinks at once from its double spout, which was handy for a couple's morning round.
Our tip: Put the milk container back in the fridge straight after the milk purge, so the milk stays fresh for tomorrow.
The milk container connects with a tube and lives in the fridge between drinks.
Long coffee and Americanos
Long drinks hid the bitterness less well than milk drinks.
The long coffee was smooth at the start of the pour and flat by the end.
The Americano, made from a shot plus separate hot water, was cleaner and more pleasant.
With a medium roast and a light body, it was a decent everyday mug.
| Drink | My verdict | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso | Fair | Medium roast, light body, short volume |
| Americano | Good | Better than long coffee |
| Long coffee | Fair | Keep the volume moderate |
| Cappuccino | Very good | Coffee first, whole milk |
| Latte and flat white | Very good | Milk smooths the shot |
| Cortado | Very good | My favorite drink on the KF7 |
Our tip: Choose the Americano instead of a long coffee for a bigger mug, because the water skips the coffee puck and the cup tastes cleaner.
A typical morning and evening with the KF7
Here's what a normal weekday looked like by week four.
At 6:45, I took the milk container out of the fridge and pressed power.
The machine rinsed into the drip tray while I clipped the tube onto the spout.
I tapped my profile and the cortado, placed a small glass under the spout and lowered it.
About a minute later, I had my first coffee.
My partner tapped her profile and a large latte, and the machine made it while I drank mine.
Then I ran the milk purge, unclipped the tube and put the container back in the fridge.
The whole routine took about four minutes, including the purge.
Evenings
In the evening, I used the pre-ground compartment for a decaf Americano.
One level scoop, tap the drink, press start.
It tasted flatter than fresh beans, but it saved swapping the hopper.
Weekends
On weekends, I used the double spout for two cappuccinos at once.
Coffee first, then milk, with whole milk for a thicker cap.
These were the best drinks the KF7 made for me.
| Time | What I made | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday morning | Cortado, then a latte | Profile, drink, start, then milk purge |
| Mid-morning | Americano | Profile, drink, start |
| Evening | Decaf Americano | One scoop of pre-ground coffee |
| Weekend | Two cappuccinos at once | Coffee first, whole milk, double spout |
The container is the unsung hero of this routine.
It holds about 790 ml, enough for four or five milk drinks, and its sealed lid means it can sit in the fridge door all day.
Cleaning and maintaining the KitchenAid KF7
Cleaning is another area the KF7 gets right.
The menu has descaling, an easy milk rinse, a deep milk clean, a brew unit rinse and clean, a bean purge and progress bars for each.
It tells you when something is due, based on your water hardness.
The brew unit
A side panel opens to reveal the brew unit.
It slides out without tools, rinses under the tap and slides back in.
That direct access makes it easy to keep coffee oils from building up.
Don't put it in the dishwasher unless the manual says so.
The drip tray
The drip tray is big, which means fewer trips to the sink.
It's also bulky and a little awkward to carry when full, so I emptied it daily.
The good news is that the tray and its metal cover are dishwasher-safe.
| When | Task | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| After milk drinks | Run the milk purge | Clears milk from the spout and tube |
| Daily | Empty the drip tray and grounds bin | Prevents mold and odors |
| Daily | Return the milk container to the fridge | Keeps milk fresh |
| Weekly | Rinse the brew unit under the tap | Removes coffee oils |
| Weekly | Deep milk clean and wash the container | Clears milk residue |
| When prompted | Descaling and filter change | Keeps scale under control |
My estimate of hands-on cleaning time per day.
What daily use is really like
Living with the KF7 is easy.
I pressed power, waited for a short rinse, tapped my profile and my drink and pressed start.
The machine is quiet, with a short, low grind and a smooth pump.
It's Quiet Mark certified, and it never woke anyone up.
Phone sound meter readings at about 50 cm. Conversation is a common reference level.
Drinks came out hot, which I liked.
My lattes sat comfortably above 65°C, and espresso on the high setting was as hot as I'd want it.
How far a tank and hopper go
The 2.2-liter tank lasted two to three days for two people.
The 270-gram hopper lasted about ten days.
Rough maths from a 2.2 L tank, allowing for rinse water. Actual numbers depend on cup size.
Day to day, the KF7 is one of the easiest machines I've lived with.
My four weeks with the KF7, week by week
Week one was the honeymoon.
Setup was effortless, the screen was a joy and the milk drinks were good from the start.
The only worry was the espresso, which was thin for the first dozen shots.
Week two was the reality check.
Once the grinder settled, the shots got stronger but picked up a harsh, drying finish.
I worked through every grind setting with two different blends and got only small gains.
Week three was about beans.
I bought two more coffees, a fresh medium roast and a light single origin.
The medium roast was the turning point, with noticeably sweeter, rounder shots.
Week four was about settling in.
I locked in a medium roast, a light body, medium temperature and a slightly shorter shot.
After that, I mostly made cortados, cappuccinos and Americanos, and I enjoyed them.
| Week | What I focused on | What I learned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Setup and first drinks | Easy to use, weak first shots |
| 2 | Grind and strength | Finer and stronger meant more bitter |
| 3 | Different beans | A fresh medium roast helped most |
| 4 | Daily routine | Milk drinks and Americanos suit it best |
Our tip: Give a new KF7 at least a dozen drinks before you judge or adjust it, because the grinder needs time to settle.
The lesson was simple.
On this machine, the beans matter more than the menu.
How the KF7 fits different households
Here is how the KF7 played out for the kinds of people who used it during testing.
The latte and cappuccino household
This is the KF7's best audience.
The milk is creamy, the container lives in the fridge and two drinks can come out at once.
Most people in this group never noticed the espresso's weaknesses.
The busy family
Four profiles and a clear touchscreen mean anyone can make their own drink.
Teenagers and guests figured it out without help.
Cleaning prompts tell you exactly what to do, so nothing gets forgotten.
The design-first buyer
If your kitchen is a showpiece, the KF7 fits right in.
The metal body, the LED strip and the color options, including Juniper green, make it one of the best-looking machines I've tested.
The espresso purist
This is where it falls down.
Straight shots lacked depth and often turned bitter.
If espresso is the drink you care about most, you'll notice every morning.
| Household | How well it fits | Main reason |
|---|---|---|
| Latte and cappuccino drinkers | Very good | Creamy milk, fridge-friendly container |
| Busy family | Very good | 4 profiles, easy screen |
| Design-first kitchen | Excellent | Metal body, LED strip, colors |
| Low cabinets | Excellent | Side tank, wheels |
| Espresso purist | Poor | Thin or bitter shots |
Our tip: Set up each person's profile on day one, so nobody changes the shared default drinks.
Beans, water and milk
Bean choice matters more on the KF7 than on most machines I've tested.
Fresh medium roasts with chocolate, nut or caramel notes suited it best.
Very dark, oily beans tasted bitter and can clog the grinder.
Light roasts tasted sharp and thin.
| Bean type | Espresso | Milk drinks |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh medium roast | Good | Excellent |
| Medium-dark blend | Fair | Very good |
| Light single origin | Poor, sharp | Good |
| Dark, oily blend | Poor, bitter | Fair |
Water
Use fresh, cold water and the included filter if your water is hard.
Set the hardness in the menu so the filter and descaling reminders are accurate.
Common mistakes to avoid
The KitchenAid KF7 is easy to live with, but a few habits will hold it back.
| Mistake | What happens | Better habit |
|---|---|---|
| Judging the first dozen shots | Weak, watery coffee | Wait until the grinder settles |
| Using dark, oily beans | Bitter, flat espresso | Use fresh medium roasts |
| Grinding finer to fix weak shots | More bitterness | Try a lighter body or new beans |
| Leaving the milk container out | Warm, spoiled milk | Back in the fridge after the purge |
| Carrying a full drip tray | Spills | Empty it daily |
| Changing several settings at once | No idea what helped | Change one thing, then taste |
What I would change
A larger dose and a stronger extraction would fix the KF7's biggest problem.
A slimmer drip tray would be easier to carry.
Everything else, from the screen to the cleaning menu, I'd keep exactly as it is.
Is the KitchenAid KF7 worth the money?
This depends almost entirely on what you drink.
For milk drinks, the KF7 is easy, quiet and pleasant, with a lovely screen and simple cleaning.
For straight espresso, it's hard to recommend at this level.
Ask yourself three questions before you buy.
Do you mostly drink milk drinks?
Do you value design, a touchscreen and easy cleaning?
Are you happy to try a few beans to find one the machine likes?
If the answers are yes, the KF7 is a good, convenient machine.
If you mainly drink espresso and buy expensive beans, look for a machine that puts its effort into the shot.
Living with it long term
The KF7 is built to be maintained at home.
The removable brew unit, the dishwasher-safe tray and the guided cleaning menu make the regular jobs quick, and that's the most important habit for keeping an automatic machine healthy.
Running costs are filters, cleaning tablets and descaler, which are standard for this type of machine.
Check what's included where you buy, because bundles vary.
How it compares with other espresso setups
The most useful comparison is with the kinds of machines you're likely choosing between.
The KitchenAid KF7 stands out for its ease of use and cleaning, not its espresso.
| Feature | KitchenAid KF7 | Espresso-focused automatic | Manual machine and grinder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | Excellent, touchscreen | Good | Takes skill |
| Espresso quality | Fair, bean-sensitive | Very good | Excellent, skill-dependent |
| Milk drinks | Very good, one touch | Varies | Steam wand, skill-dependent |
| Milk storage | Container goes in the fridge | Varies | Jug |
| Cleaning | Very easy | Varies | Daily hands-on |
| Noise | Quiet | Varies | Varies |
An espresso-focused automatic usually pulls a richer shot, but may be less pleasant to use.
A manual setup gives you the best espresso, but asks for skill and time every morning.
The KF7 is the most comfortable of the three, with the weakest straight espresso.
| You mostly drink | Is the KF7 a fit? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lattes and cappuccinos | Very good | Creamy milk hides the bitterness |
| Cortados | Very good | Dedicated button |
| Americanos | Good | Cleaner than long coffee |
| Straight espresso | Fair | Thin or bitter, bean-sensitive |
| Many tastes, one machine | Very good | 4 profiles, clear screen |
The full package: touchscreen, adjustable spout and the wide drip tray.
Other KitchenAid machines I tested
If espresso matters most, the KitchenAid KF6 pulled noticeably stronger shots in my testing.
For the biggest menu and a plant-milk mode, see my KitchenAid KF8 review.
For a slim, compact option, see the KitchenAid KF3.
Which one is right for you: is the KitchenAid KF7 your match?
4 quick questionsKitchenAid KF7 specifications
From manufacturer data and my own testing.
How I tested and scored the KitchenAid KF7
For four weeks, I used the KitchenAid KF7 as my everyday machine for espresso, double shots, Americanos, cappuccinos, lattes, flat whites and cortados.
I tried four different bags of beans, from a light single origin to a dark Italian-style blend, worked through every strength, body, temperature and grind setting and set up profiles for three people.
I made milk drinks with whole, semi-skimmed and barista oat milk, measured temperature with a probe and noise with a phone meter, and ran every rinse, cleaning and descaling program.
Michael and a second HouseholdMe tester shared the machine and wrote the notes together. We then checked our notes against KitchenAid's specifications and owner documentation.
- Espresso (6.8): body, crema, flavor and how much the settings improved it across four beans.
- Milk drinks (8.2): foam texture, milk temperature, the cortado and the milk container.
- Ease of use (8.9): touchscreen, profiles, setup, tank access and spout height.
- Cleaning (8.6): milk purges, brew unit access, dishwasher-safe tray and maintenance menu.
The overall score of 7.6 is an editorial rating that reflects those four areas.
More KitchenAid espresso machine reviews
Michael and I tested the whole KitchenAid range for four weeks each. If this one isn't quite right for you, these reviews cover the other models.
KitchenAid KF2 review: A slim, quiet bean-to-cup machine with an over-ice mode and a surprisingly good steam wand.
KitchenAid KF3 review: One-touch milk drinks, four profiles and a body-strength dial in a 7.7-inch-wide machine.
KitchenAid KF6 review: Concentrated espresso, a metal-clad body and a swappable bean hopper that runs whisper-quiet.
KitchenAid KF8 review: 40+ drinks, six profiles, plant-milk mode and two lattes at once from a near-silent machine.
KitchenAid KF7 FAQ
Is the KitchenAid KF7 worth it?
It is if you mostly drink milk drinks and value design, a touchscreen and easy cleaning. If straight espresso is your main drink, its shots can taste thin and bitter, and a machine focused on extraction is a better buy.
Does the KitchenAid KF7 come with a milk container?
Yes. It comes with a container of about 790 ml that connects with a tube and can go straight into the fridge after use.
How many drinks does the KitchenAid KF7 make?
More than 20, including espresso, coffee, Americano, cappuccino, latte, flat white, latte macchiato and a cortado.
Why does my KitchenAid KF7 espresso taste bitter?
In my testing, darker roasts and finer grinds made it worse. Try a fresh medium roast, a lighter body, a medium temperature and one grind step coarser, changing one thing at a time.
Where is the water tank on the KitchenAid KF7?
On the side. It slides out sideways, so you don't need to move the machine from under a cabinet to fill it.
Can I swap beans on the KitchenAid KF7?
Yes. The 270 g hopper is removable, and there is a bean purge function to clear old grounds before you switch.
How many user profiles does the KitchenAid KF7 have?
Four, each with its own saved drink settings.
Is the KitchenAid KF7 drip tray dishwasher-safe?
Yes. The tray and its metal cover can go in the dishwasher. Follow the manual for other parts, including the brew unit.
Can I change the milk and espresso order on the KitchenAid KF7?
Yes, for supported milk drinks you can choose whether the milk or the coffee goes first.
How loud is the KitchenAid KF7?
It's quiet. The grinder makes a short, low sound, and the machine is Quiet Mark certified.
Can I use pre-ground coffee in the KitchenAid KF7?
Yes. There is a separate compartment that takes one scoop, which is handy for decaf.
What beans work best in the KitchenAid KF7?
Fresh medium roasts with chocolate, nut or caramel notes worked best in my testing. Very dark, oily beans tasted bitter and light roasts tasted sharp. Try a couple of small bags before settling on one.
Can the KitchenAid KF7 make two drinks at once?
Yes. Its double spout can make two coffees or two milk drinks at the same time, which is handy for couples and guests.
Does the KitchenAid KF7 make hot coffee?
Yes. Drinks came out properly hot in my testing, with espresso around 74°C on the high setting and lattes staying hot to the last sip.
Is the KitchenAid KF7 easy to clean?
Yes. The brew unit slides out from the side for rinsing, the drip tray is dishwasher-safe and the menu guides you through milk cleaning and descaling.
Kitchen & coffee tester
Michael spent six years as a line cook in restaurants in Chicago and New York, and he has tested kitchen appliances for HouseholdMe since 2018, from air fryers to coffee makers. He holds an SCA certificate in barista skills and used the KitchenAid KF7 as his everyday coffee machine for four weeks for this review, writing up the testing notes together with a second HouseholdMe tester.
- Four weeks of hands-on testing of the KitchenAid KF7 KES8557
- KitchenAid product specifications and owner documentation
- General espresso brewing and maintenance guidance