Espresso Machine - DONLIM DL KF-6001

Online shopping is a new topic in town. I've just purchased an espresso machine via 11thStreet. Yes. I've bought other stuff as well but this is worth sharing than my other. I'm a coffee lover myself and sometimes felt that I would love a freshly brewed cup of coffee at home instead of a 3-in-1, blending my own latte ratio, as well as trying out my own coffee art.

Here's the espresso machine information:-

Espresso Machine

Specifications

• Brand: DONLIM
• Model: DL KF-6001
• Made: China
• Power: 850watts
• Pump Pressure: 20 bars / 2MPa
• Tank Capacity: 1.5litres
• Dimension: 180mm x 250mm x 300mm
• Weight: 2.5kgs
• Comes together with a plastic scoop and temper behind.
• Manual: Available in Chinese (Seller included translated copy of English version)
• Free Gift : Mandheling Coffee
• Additional Purchase: Handheld Ceramic Bur Coffee Grinder.

Pros

• Economical
• Compact in size
• Light weight
• Easy to operate and maintain
• Filter capable of making single and/or double shots
• Coffee extracted equivalent to a commercial machine

Cons

• When screw on the filter, we may need to hold on to the light weight body so that it doesn't move around.
• Machine height needs to be lifted so that the pressure milk steamer is accessible using the 12oz pitcher / 350ml pitcher with ease.
• Coffee drip volume user to monitor when to stop.

Here's my unsuccessful trial of cappuccino. Really needs skill to get the foam right.  Mine was rather bubbly instead of a micro-foam. So no coffee art until i get it right. 😉

My First Cup of Cappuccino