KitchenAid KF8 review: 40+ drinks, six profiles, plant-milk mode and two lattes at once from a near-silent machine
The KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8 KES8558 is the most complete machine in KitchenAid's range: more than 40 drinks, six profiles, a plant-milk setting, a choice of milk or coffee first and two full milk drinks in one go. It is also one of the quietest bean-to-cup machines I have tested. It asks for a big counter and regular milk cleaning in return.
Michael Reynolds
Hands-on review
Hands-on testing, research, specs
4 weeks
23 minutes
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In this review
Yes, if you share the machine with several people who all drink something different, and you want it quiet. The KitchenAid KF8 has the best milk drinks in KitchenAid's range, a plant-milk mode that actually helps with oat milk, and a clear touchscreen that keeps 40-plus drinks easy to manage. Its espresso is smooth and well made, though not the most concentrated I've had. You'll need space, overhead clearance for the top-loading tank, and a few minutes a day for the milk system.
KitchenAid KF8 at a glance
KitchenAid KF8 pros and cons
- Excellent milk drinks, with a plant-milk setting
- Six profiles and 40+ drinks on a clear touchscreen
- One of the quietest grinders I've tested
- Needs a big counter and overhead clearance
- Two-cup milk drinks split the milk volume
- Milk system needs daily attention
Who should buy the KitchenAid KF8?
- Households with three or more coffee drinkers
- Oat, almond or soy milk drinkers
- Early risers in a shared home
- Small kitchens with low cabinets
- People who only drink straight espresso
- Anyone who wants zero milk cleaning
First impressions of the KitchenAid KF8
The KF8 is the machine you buy when one coffee doesn't fit everyone.
In my house during testing, one person drank ristretto, one drank oat-milk lattes, one wanted a huge Americano and one drank warm milk.
The KitchenAid KF8 handled all of them from the same touchscreen, without anyone touching a setting.
The first thing I noticed was the quiet.
I pressed start on an espresso at 6 a.m., and the loudest sound in the kitchen was the fridge.
The grinder is wrapped in insulation, and you hear more of a soft whir than a grind.
The second thing was the finish.
Brushed steel, a soft light around the spout and a clean, uncluttered front.
It looks like it belongs next to a high-end range.
The third was my first oat-milk flat white.
With the plant-milk setting on, the foam was glossy and stable instead of thin and bubbly.
That alone will sell this machine to a lot of households.
The KF8 looks at home in a premium kitchen.
What the KitchenAid KF8 actually is
The KF8 is a fully automatic, bean-to-cup espresso machine with an automatic milk system.
It grinds whole beans, doses and presses the coffee, brews it and drops the puck into a bin.
For milk drinks, it draws milk from a container on the side, heats it and froths it.
It's KitchenAid's flagship, and almost every feature in the range ends up here.
Six profiles instead of four, more than 40 drinks, a plant-milk setting, a choice of milk or coffee first and two-cup milk drinks.
The drinks
Here are the drinks I actually used, and how the KF8 makes them.
| Drink | How it's made | Milk used |
|---|---|---|
| Ristretto | Very short, concentrated espresso | None |
| Espresso and espresso macchiato | Short brew, plain or with a spoon of foam | None or a little foam |
| Coffee | Espresso-style brew with more water through the puck | None |
| Americano | Espresso, then hot water added separately | None |
| Cortado | Espresso with a small amount of silky milk | Small amount |
| Cappuccino | Espresso with a tall layer of foam | Foam |
| Flat white | Espresso with thin, silky microfoam | Milk and foam |
| Latte and latte macchiato | More hot milk, layered or mixed | Milk and foam |
| Caffè olé | Coffee with hot milk | Milk |
| Warm or frothed milk | Milk only | Milk |
The Coffee setting isn't drip coffee.
It runs more water through an espresso-style puck, so it's milder and softer.
For a cleaner long drink, the Americano is better.
KitchenAid KF8 design and setup
The KF8 measures about 14.3 × 10.2 × 18.6 inches, or 36.3 × 26 × 47.3 cm, before you add the milk container on the side.
With the container, it takes up noticeably more width.
It comes in stainless steel, Porcelain White, Cast Iron Black and Juniper green.
Tank, hopper and wheels
The 2.5-liter tank sits on the left and lifts out from the top.
That's the KF8's main layout compromise.
Under low cabinets, I had to roll the machine forward on its wheels to lift the tank clear.
A small window on the side shows the water level, so I always knew when a refill was due.
The bean hopper is on top, too.
If you take out the tank or the hopper, the screen and a short chime tell you.
Our tip: Measure the gap between your counter and your cabinets before you buy, because both the tank and the hopper come out from the top.
The cup warmer
The top right is a passive cup warmer that uses the machine's own heat.
It takes the chill off cups but doesn't make them hot.
First-time setup
The touchscreen guided me through language, water hardness and the filter, then ran a rinse.
Setup took about 15 minutes.
The first few shots were thin while the grinder settled.
The milk container sits on the side, leaving the drip tray clear for two cups.
The touchscreen and six profiles
The touchscreen keeps a big menu manageable.
Each drink shows all of its settings on a single screen: strength, temperature, body, coffee volume, milk type, milk volume and order.
You tap what you want to change, then start.
A cup icon returns you to the full menu, and a person icon opens profiles.
During brewing, a progress bar shows how far along the drink is.
Six profiles that stay tidy
Profiles don't come pre-filled with every drink.
Each person adds only the drinks they use.
My profile had three drinks, my partner's had two and the guest profile had four.
That meant no scrolling past 40 drinks every morning.
Our tip: Create profiles with only the drinks each person actually uses, so nobody scrolls through the full menu.
Swappable bean hoppers and the pre-ground chute
The KF8's hopper unlocks, releases with a side button and lifts off.
I bought a second hopper for decaf.
Swapping took less than a minute, and I ran a short purge so the first cup wasn't a mix of the two.
For guests who wanted something different, the pre-ground chute✕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. took a scoop of ground coffee without touching either hopper.
| Option | Best for | My verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Main hopper | Your everyday beans | Freshest flavor |
| Second hopper, sold separately | Decaf or a second favorite | Best way to switch |
| Pre-ground chute | Occasional decaf or a guest's coffee | Handy, but flatter taste |
The grinder and dose
The KF8 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. sitting toward the back of the machine, wrapped in insulation.
The grind adjuster isn't under the hopper.
It's behind the right-hand panel, above 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..
You press a release button, pull the panel open and turn the adjuster toward smaller dots for finer or larger dots for coarser.
Bars show how much resistance the coffee puts up and how long the water stays in contact with it, using a medium-dark blend.
If shots run fast and taste watery, go finer.
If they drip slowly or taste muddy and bitter, go coarser.
Our tip: Only change the grind while the grinder is running, and judge the result two or three drinks later.
KitchenAid KF8 espresso performance
The KF8's espresso is smooth, balanced and nicely made.
With a medium-dark blend at high strength and a strong body, I got a golden-brown crema✕CremaThe golden-brown foam on top of an espresso. It forms when pressure pushes gases and oils out of freshly ground coffee. that held for a couple of minutes.
I tasted milk chocolate, toasted almond and a little caramel, with low bitterness.
It isn't the most concentrated espresso I've had from an automatic machine.
Shots were round and easy to drink rather than thick and syrupy.
The ristretto setting closed most of that gap, with a denser, sweeter cup.
My ratings on a 10-point scale for body, crema and flavor with the same medium-dark beans.
Strength, body and temperature
Strength changes how much coffee is used.
Body has light, medium and strong options, which shape how full the shot feels.
Temperature has low, medium and high.
For espresso, high strength, strong body and high temperature was my favorite combination.
| What you taste or see | Likely cause | First change |
|---|---|---|
| Sour, thin, watery | Under-extraction | Grind finer, raise strength or try a stronger body |
| Bitter, muddy | Over-extraction | Grind coarser or use a lighter body |
| Pale crema | Stale beans | Use fresh whole beans |
| Struggles to dispense | Grind far too fine | Go coarser while grinding |
| Lukewarm | Cold cup | Use the cup warmer and set temperature to high |
Temperature and how hot the drinks are
The KF8 has three temperature settings for coffee: low, medium and high.
On high, my espresso measured about 72 to 74°C in a warmed cup.
Milk drinks were comfortably hot, with lattes around 64 to 66°C when finished.
That's hot enough for most people, but not scalding.
Probe readings straight after brewing. A cold cup costs about 5 degrees on a small shot.
A cold cup still makes a difference with small drinks.
The passive warmer on top helps a little, but a quick rinse of hot water helps more.
The milk temperature isn't adjustable separately, so if you like an extra-hot latte, use the high coffee temperature and a pre-warmed mug.
Americanos you can fine-tune
The KF8 lets you set the coffee and the added water separately on an Americano.
That's more useful than it sounds.
My favorite was maximum strength, medium temperature, medium body, 2 ounces of coffee and 4.8 ounces of hot water.
It tasted strong and clean, with crema floating on top.
For a milder mug, I kept the strength and raised the water instead.
Coffee and hot water are set separately, so you change strength without changing the cup size.
Our tip: Raise the water, not the coffee volume, when you want a bigger Americano, because a longer brew turns flat and bitter.
Milk foam, plant milk and milk drinks
Milk is the KF8's strongest area.
The container sits on the side of the machine, which keeps the drip tray free for two cups.
Every milk drink lets you choose the milk type, milk volume and order.
How the foam turned out
Cappuccinos had a thick, fine foam cap.
Flat whites had glossy microfoam✕MicrofoamMilk foam with bubbles so small you can't see them. It feels silky and blends into the coffee instead of sitting on top like froth. that blended into the espresso.
Lattes were creamy and properly hot.
The separate warm milk and frothed milk options were a hit with the youngest person in the house.
The plant-milk setting
This is the KF8's standout.
Barista oat milk on the dairy setting foamed up fine but collapsed fairly quickly.
On the plant setting, the foam was finer and held its shape far longer.
Almond milk improved too, though it was never as rich.
My ratings on a 10-point scale for texture, stability and temperature.
Milk first or coffee first
Coffee first gave a clean white cap on cappuccinos.
Milk first gave neat layers in latte macchiatos.
Being able to choose, and save it per drink, is a small detail I'd now miss on any machine.
Two complete milk drinks come out of one cycle.
Two milk drinks at once
Lots of machines can make two espressos at once.
The KF8 can make two full milk drinks.
It grinds and brews the first espresso, then grinds and brews the second, then froths the milk and splits it between both cups.
Two cappuccinos took me about two and a half minutes.
The catch: shared milk volume
The milk volume you set is shared, not doubled.
When I set about 4 ounces of milk and pressed the two-cup option, each cup got roughly half.
For two full-size lattes, raise the milk volume first.
| Setting | One cup | Two cups |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso | One shot | Two separate shots |
| Milk at about 4 oz | About 4 oz in the cup | About 2 oz in each cup |
| Milk at about 8 oz | About 8 oz | About 4 oz in each cup |
| Time for cappuccinos | About 1.5 min | About 2.5 min |
Our tip: Double the milk volume before pressing the two-cup option, so each latte gets a full portion.
Cleaning and maintaining the KitchenAid KF8
A machine with this many milk drinks needs a cleaning routine.
The KF8 makes it straightforward with on-screen prompts.
After milk drinks, it rinses the milk path.
Every few days, I took the milk parts apart and washed them in warm water.
Every week, I pulled the brew unit out through the right-hand panel and rinsed it under the tap.
The machine also guides you through descaling✕DescalingRunning a mild acid solution through the machine to dissolve mineral scale left by hard water. Scale slows heating and can block pipes. when it's due.
| When | Task | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| After milk drinks | Run the milk rinse | Flushes 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 |
| Every few days | Wash the milk parts by hand | Removes dried milk |
| Weekly | Rinse the brew unit | Removes coffee oils |
| When prompted | Cleaning cycles and descaling | Keeps oils and scale under control |
My estimate of hands-on cleaning time per day.
With four people making milk drinks, the drip tray filled up daily.
That's normal for this many drinks, but plan for it.
What daily use is really like
The KF8 heats up in under 40 seconds.
Mornings were simple: power on, short rinse, tap your profile, tap your drink, start.
Noise
The KF8 is the quietest machine in KitchenAid's range and one of the quietest I've used.
Across a whole drink, my meter averaged in the mid-40s dB, with short peaks while grinding.
You hear the brew unit moving more than the grinder.
Phone sound meter readings at about 50 cm. Every 10 dB sounds roughly twice as loud.
How far a tank and hopper go
With four of us, the 2.5-liter tank lasted about a day and a half.
For two people, it would last three days or more.
The 270-gram hopper lasted about six days with four drinkers.
Rough maths from a 2.5 L tank, allowing for rinse water. Actual numbers depend on cup size.
The KF8 grinds so quietly that the brew unit is the loudest part.
How the KF8 fits different households
Here's how the KF8 played out for the different coffee drinkers in my house.
The ristretto drinker
That was me.
High strength, strong body, high temperature, saved to my profile.
I got a dense, sweet shot every morning without touching anything.
The oat-milk latte drinker
The plant setting was the hero here.
Her latte foam held its shape to the last sip, and two of them came out together on weekends.
The big-mug Americano drinker
Separate coffee and water volumes gave him a strong, clean mug that filled a travel cup.
He never had to press a second button for hot water.
The youngest member of the house
Warm milk and frothed milk on their own made hot chocolate easy, using the chocolate powder in the cup.
It turned the coffee machine into a family appliance.
Guests
The guest profile held four popular drinks, so visitors didn't have to scroll through 40.
| Person | Their drink | Key settings |
|---|---|---|
| Ristretto drinker | Ristretto | High strength, strong body, high temperature |
| Oat-milk drinker | Oat latte | Plant setting, coffee first, larger milk |
| Americano drinker | Big Americano | Max strength, 2 oz coffee, 4.8 oz water |
| Youngest | Warm milk | Medium temperature |
| Guests | Cappuccino, flat white, latte, espresso | Factory settings |
Our tip: Add a guest profile with four or five popular drinks, so visitors can make their own coffee without scrolling.
My four weeks with the KF8, week by week
Week one was about learning the menu.
I tried every drink at the factory settings and set up the profiles.
Week two was about dialing in.
I moved the grind one step finer, switched my espresso to ristretto and found my Americano ratio.
Week three was about plant milk.
Oat and almond milk on both settings, side by side, until the difference was obvious.
Week four was about the routine.
Four people, around 12 drinks a day, with cleaning, refilling and a hopper swap every evening.
| Week | What I focused on | Main change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The full menu and profiles | Four profiles with only the drinks we used |
| 2 | Espresso and Americano | Finer grind, ristretto, 2 oz + 4.8 oz Americano |
| 3 | Plant milk | Plant setting saved in the oat-milk profile |
| 4 | Busy household routine | Daily tray emptying, evening decaf hopper |
Small details I came to love
Some of the KF8's best features don't show up on a spec sheet.
The soft light around the spout makes it easy to line up a cup in a dark kitchen at 6 a.m.
The water window on the side means you never start a latte with an almost empty tank.
The sensors catch a missing tank or hopper before you press start, with a message and a short chime.
The progress bar tells you how long you have to wait, which matters more than you'd think when you're late.
And the wheels make it easy to pull the machine forward to wipe behind it, even though it's heavy.
| Detail | Why it helped |
|---|---|
| Light around the spout | Easy to line up cups in the dark |
| Water level window | No surprise empty tank |
| Missing-part sensors | No failed drinks |
| Progress bar | Know exactly how long to wait |
| Wheels underneath | Easy to clean behind and reach the tank |
Beans, water and milk
Use whole beans within a few weeks of the roast date.
Medium and medium-dark roasts suited the KF8 best.
Light roasts needed a finer grind and a strong body.
Avoid very oily or flavored beans, which can clog the grinder.
| Bean type | Espresso and ristretto | Milk drinks |
|---|---|---|
| Medium-dark blend | Very good | Excellent |
| Medium roast | Very good, brighter | Very good |
| Light roast | Grind finer, strong body | Good |
| Very dark, oily | Not recommended | Not recommended |
Water
Use fresh, cold water and the filter if your water is hard.
Set the hardness in the menu so the reminders are accurate.
Common mistakes to avoid
The KitchenAid KF8 is easy to live with, but a few habits will hold it back.
| Mistake | What happens | Better habit |
|---|---|---|
| Using oat milk on the dairy setting | Foam collapses fast | Save the plant setting in that profile |
| Two-cup lattes at single milk volume | Small, milky-light drinks | Double the milk volume first |
| Long Coffee instead of Americano | Flat, bitter mug | Use the Americano with more water |
| No room above the machine | Hard to lift the tank | Roll it forward or leave clearance |
| Skipping milk part washes | Residue and weak foam | Wash them every few days |
| Swapping hoppers without a purge | Mixed beans in the first cup | Run the purge |
What I would change
A side-loading tank would suit low cabinets better.
A second hopper in the box would make the swappable system feel complete.
And a little more concentration in the standard espresso would make it a near-perfect all-rounder.
Is the KitchenAid KF8 worth the money?
The KF8 is a premium machine, and it's priced like one.
It earns that in busy households.
Six profiles, 40-plus drinks, a plant-milk setting and two full milk drinks at once save real time and arguments every morning.
The near-silent grinder is a bonus you notice every day.
Ask yourself three questions before you buy.
Do three or more people share the machine?
Do you drink a lot of milk drinks, especially with plant milk?
Do you have the counter and the clearance above it?
If the answers are yes, the KF8 is easy to recommend.
If you mostly drink straight espresso, a simpler, smaller machine will serve you just as well.
Check what's included where you buy, because extra hoppers and accessories vary between bundles.
Living with it long term
For a machine at this level, long-term care matters as much as the first cup.
The removable brew unit, guided cleaning and descaling, and the sensors that warn you about a missing tank or hopper all make that easier.
Running costs are filters, cleaning tablets and descaler, plus a second hopper if you want to switch beans.
The biggest daily habit is the milk system, and with a busy household, it's worth building it into your routine from day one.
The KF8 is built for households where everyone drinks something different.
How it compares with other espresso setups
The most useful comparison is with the kinds of machines you're likely choosing between.
The KitchenAid KF8 stands out for its milk drinks, profiles and quiet operation.
| Feature | KitchenAid KF8 | Compact automatic | Manual machine and grinder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks | 40+ | Usually 5–15 | Unlimited, by hand |
| Profiles | 6 | 0–4 | No |
| Plant-milk setting | Yes | Rare | Manual technique |
| Two milk drinks at once | Yes | Sometimes | No |
| Espresso | Smooth, balanced | Varies | Excellent, skill-dependent |
| Noise | Near-silent | Varies | Varies |
| Footprint | Large | Small | Two appliances |
A compact automatic saves space and money, but can't keep up with a busy, varied household.
A manual setup gives you the best espresso, but one drink at a time, and it takes skill.
The KF8 is the one that keeps everyone happy.
| You mostly drink | Is the KF8 a fit? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Milk drinks for several people | Excellent | Two-cup milk drinks, 6 profiles |
| Oat or almond milk | Excellent | Plant-milk setting |
| Americanos | Very good | Separate coffee and water volumes |
| Straight espresso | Good | Smooth, use ristretto for more body |
| Small kitchen | Poor | Large footprint, top-loading tank |
The full package: touchscreen, spout and the side-mounted milk container.
Other KitchenAid machines I tested
If you don't need six profiles, the KitchenAid KF7 offers a touchscreen and milk container in the same body.
For stronger straight espresso, see my KitchenAid KF6 review.
For the slimmest option, see the KitchenAid KF3.
Which one is right for you: is the KitchenAid KF8 your match?
4 quick questionsKitchenAid KF8 specifications
From manufacturer data and my own testing.
How I tested and scored the KitchenAid KF8
For four weeks, I used the KitchenAid KF8 as the everyday machine for a household of four, with espresso, ristretto, Americanos, cappuccinos, flat whites, lattes, cortados and warm milk.
I set up four profiles, tried every strength, body, temperature and order setting, adjusted the grind for three different beans, swapped hoppers between regular and decaf and made milk drinks with whole, semi-skimmed and barista oat and almond milk on both milk settings.
I measured temperature with a probe and noise with a phone meter at about 50 cm, timed the two-cup drinks and followed every cleaning and descaling prompt.
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 (8.6): body, crema, flavor and consistency across beans and settings.
- Milk drinks (8.9): foam texture, temperature, the plant-milk setting, order control and two-cup drinks.
- Ease of use (9.0): touchscreen, profiles, hopper swaps, setup and day-to-day convenience.
- Cleaning (8.2): milk system care, brew unit rinses, prompts and drip tray.
The overall score of 8.7 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 KF7 review: A beautifully designed, quiet touchscreen machine whose espresso doesn't quite keep up.
KitchenAid KF8 FAQ
Is the KitchenAid KF8 worth it?
Yes, if several people share it and drink different things, especially milk drinks or plant milk. It is very quiet and easy to use. If you mostly drink espresso or have a small kitchen, a simpler machine makes more sense.
How many drinks does the KitchenAid KF8 make?
More than 40, including espresso, ristretto, espresso macchiato, cortado, cappuccino, latte, latte macchiato, flat white, Americano, coffee, caffè olé, warm milk, frothed milk and hot water.
How many user profiles does the KitchenAid KF8 have?
Six. Each person can add only the drinks they use, with their own saved settings.
Does the KitchenAid KF8 work with oat milk?
Yes. It has a plant-based milk setting, which gave better, more stable foam with barista oat milk in my testing.
Can the KitchenAid KF8 make two lattes at once?
Yes. It brews two espressos one after the other, then froths and splits the milk between both cups. The milk volume is shared, so raise it for two larger drinks.
Can I choose milk first or coffee first?
Yes. You can set the order for each milk drink and save it in your profile.
How quiet is the KitchenAid KF8?
Very quiet. It is Quiet Mark certified and averaged in the mid-40s dB across a whole drink on my meter, with short peaks while grinding.
Where is the water tank on the KitchenAid KF8?
On the left side. It lifts out from the top, so you need some clearance above the machine or you can roll it forward on its wheels.
How big is the water tank?
About 2.5 liters, or 84.5 fluid ounces, with a window to check the level.
Can I swap beans on the KitchenAid KF8?
Yes. The hopper unlocks and lifts off, so you can switch to a second hopper, sold separately, for decaf or another bean.
Where is the grind adjustment?
Behind the right-hand side panel, above the brew unit. Turn toward the smaller dots for finer and the larger dots for coarser.
What is the Coffee setting on the KitchenAid KF8?
It is not drip coffee. The machine pushes more water through an espresso-style puck, which gives a milder, softer cup. For a cleaner long drink, use the Americano, which adds the hot water separately.
How hot are drinks from the KitchenAid KF8?
On the high setting, my espresso measured about 72 to 74°C in a warmed cup, and lattes finished around 65°C. Warm your cup for the hottest result.
Does the KitchenAid KF8 need a lot of cleaning?
Expect a milk rinse after milk drinks, a quick hand wash of the milk parts every few days, a weekly brew unit rinse and descaling when prompted.
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 KF8 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 KF8 KES8558
- KitchenAid product specifications and owner documentation
- General espresso brewing and maintenance guidance