# Best espresso machines with automatic milk texturing Source: https://beanandcrema.co.uk/best/best-espresso-machine-with-automatic-milk Publisher: Bean and Crema. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://beanandcrema.co.uk/how-we-pick Steaming milk well is the hardest part of making a latte at home. An automatic steam wand takes that job over: you put the jug under it, pick a temperature and texture, and it stops when the milk is ready. You still pull your own shot, so you keep the control of a real espresso machine. The differences come down to how many milk settings you get, whether you can switch to manual, whether a grinder is built in, and how the machine heats up. This guide compares eight machines from Sage, De'Longhi and Ninja on those points, using only what each listing states. Some wands also make cold foam, which is useful if you drink iced lattes. ## Products ### 1. Ninja Luxe Premier 3-in-1 Coffee Machine, Black ES601UKBK Tamping help: Assisted tamper; Milk: Automated froth wand, 4 presets; Heat-up: Not stated; Baskets: Single, double and Luxe; Grinder: Built in, 25 settings Ninja's Luxe Premier guides you through every step with a built-in scale, recommendations and an assisted tamper, then froths milk hands-free. Probably the gentlest learning curve here. In its favour: - Barista Assist uses a built-in scale, auto presets and recommendations to balance each coffee. - An assisted tamper and single, double and Luxe baskets are in the starter kit. - The automated froth wand steams and whisks at once, with four presets including Cold Froth. Good to know: - At 17 kg and over 33 cm wide it takes up a lot of worktop. - The listing does not state the heat-up time. ### 2. Sage Oracle Jet, Espresso Machine, Black Truffle Milk texturing: Auto and manual; Milk settings: Adjustable temperature and texture; Grinder: Integrated, auto dose and tamp; Heating: ThermoJet Sage's Oracle Jet automates grinding, dosing, tamping and milk texturing, going from beans to latte in under a minute. The most hands-off portafilter machine here. In its favour: - Grinding, dosing, tamping and milk texturing are all automated. - Auto Queue lines up steaming or brewing so it starts by itself. - A 58 mm stainless portafilter holds a 22 g dose, with a 480 ml jug and knock box included. Good to know: - It is one of the most expensive machines in this guide. - At 45.5 cm wide and 50.8 cm high it needs a lot of space. ### 3. Sage Bambino Plus Compact Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel Tamping help: Not stated; Milk: Automatic wand, adjustable temp and texture; Heat-up: 3 seconds; Baskets: 54 mm, 19 g; Grinder: None A compact Sage with ThermoJet heating in 3 seconds, PID control and an automatic steam wand. It suits beginners who already have a grinder or buy fresh ground coffee. In its favour: - ThermoJet heating reaches extraction temperature in 3 seconds. - The automatic steam wand lets you set milk temperature and texture. - At 19.5 cm wide it fits almost any worktop, and auto purge resets the temperature after steaming. Good to know: - There is no grinder, so you need pre-ground coffee or a separate grinder. - Tamping is manual and no assist is listed. ### 4. Sage Barista Touch Impress, Cold Brew Function, Brushed Stainless Steel Milk texturing: Hands-free; Milk settings: Not stated; Grinder: 30 settings, conical; Heating: ThermoJet, 3 seconds The Barista Touch Impress pairs hands-free microfoam with a 30-setting grinder, 14 presets and cold brew. A guided all-in-one for milky drinks. In its favour: - Hands-free milk texturing makes silky microfoam. - Fourteen presets include flat white, latte, cappuccino and cold brew. - The 30-setting hardened steel conical grinder doses on demand. Good to know: - The listing does not detail the milk temperature or texture settings. - It costs much more than the Bambino Plus. ### 5. De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus - Manual Coffee Machine Automatic Steam Wand Tamping help: Not stated; Milk: Auto LatteArt, 3 temps, 3 textures; Heat-up: Not stated; Baskets: Single wall, up to 20 g; Grinder: None A slim De'Longhi with an automatic steam wand that froths to your chosen temperature and texture. Good for beginners who want reliable milk while they learn espresso. In its favour: - Auto LatteArt froths milk at 60, 65 or 70°C with three texture profiles. - Three infusion temperature profiles from 92 to 96°C are listed. - A stainless steel portafilter takes up to 20 g of coffee. Good to know: - Single wall baskets are less forgiving of uneven grinding than double wall ones. - There is no grinder, so you need ground coffee or a separate grinder. ### 6. De'Longhi La Specialista Touch - Espresso Machine 10 Preset Drinks Metal Milk texturing: Auto LatteArt or manual; Milk settings: Selected temperature and texture; Grinder: Sensor grinding; Heating: Active Temperature Control La Specialista Touch lets you switch between Auto LatteArt and manual frothing, and adds cold brew in under 5 minutes. Good for people who want to learn manual steaming later. In its favour: - Choose automatic frothing to a set temperature and texture, or switch to manual. - Cold Brew is made in under 5 minutes with cold extraction, according to De'Longhi. - A 350 ml milk jug and single and double filters are included. Good to know: - The listing does not state the number of grind settings. - The number of milk temperature steps is not given. ### 7. Sage Oracle Touch, Bean to Cup Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel Milk texturing: Automatic, self-cleaning wand; Milk settings: Not stated; Grinder: Auto grind, dose, tamp 22 g; Heating: Dedicated steam boiler Sage's Oracle Touch combines a touch screen, auto grind, dose and tamp, and a self-cleaning steam wand powered by its own boiler. It brews and steams at the same time. In its favour: - A dedicated boiler powers the self-cleaning automatic steam wand. - Extraction and steaming can happen at the same time. - The grinder automatically grinds, doses and tamps 22 g. Good to know: - It is the most expensive machine in this guide. - Milk settings are not detailed in the listing. ### 8. Ninja Luxe Café Mini 2-in-1 Espresso and Filter Coffee Machine ES351UK Tamping help: Assisted tamper; Milk: Hands-free steam wand; Heat-up: Not stated; Baskets: Single and double; Grinder: Built in, burr A smaller Ninja with Barista Assist, a precision scale, assisted tamper and hands-free steam wand. It suits beginners with less worktop space. In its favour: - Barista Assist auto-calibrates grind recommendations and monitors brewing. - The hands-free steam wand makes microfoam with dairy or plant milk. - It switches between espresso and filter coffee. Good to know: - The 1.3 L water tank needs regular refilling. - The number of grind settings is not stated. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.