KitchenAid has introduced a new espresso machine collection, including a semi-automatic model with burr grinder and three fully automatic models. Each new KitchenAid espresso machine is certified for quiet operation.
The semi-automatic model with burr grinder offers several features and benefits at a suggested retail price of $699.99:
- An integrated conical stainless steel burr grinder designed to create uniform-sized grounds for consistently optimum coffee flavor extraction
- Smart dosing technology designed to ease preparation by producing the ideal volume and consistency for one or two shots of espresso
- A manual dosing option allows for personalized espresso
- Anti-static technology helps reduce static charge on grounds to minimize mess
- An 8-ounce/225-gram removable bean hopper
- An “easy tamp” portafilter with recessed spouts to enable a flat base for easier, more stable tamping on a flat
- A multi-angle steam wand
- Clean cycle notification
- Quiet Mark quiet appliance certification
- Included Accessories are a 355-milliliter milk pitcher, a 2.5-liter water tank, filter baskets and a large-capacity drip tray
Three fully automatic machines from KitchenAid includes models KF6 ($1,119 suggested retail); KF7 ($1,699.99) and KF8 ($1,999.99).
Features and benefits of the fully automatic machines:
- Drink Recipe Options at the touch of a button: more than 15 for KF6, more than 20 for KF7, and more than 40 for KF8
- Touch controls: 4-inch color display for KF6, 3.5-inch for KF7 and 5-inch color touch screen for KF8
- Personalized strength, temperature and size settings: up to four for KF6 and KF7 and six for KF8
- Integrated conical stainless steel burr grinder
- 5-ounce/270-gram removable bean hopper
- Automatic milk frothing and heating
- Plant-based milk mode in the KF8 only
- Pre-ground coffee bypass chute
- Cleaning notification
- Quiet Mark-certified
“The new KitchenAid Espresso Collection was created to elevate your coffee ritual, bringing together cutting-edge technology and timeless design,” said Chad Ries, global brand marketing director at KitchenAid Small Appliances. “These thoughtfully designed semi-automatic and fully automatic espresso machines are a testament to the brand’s commitment to delivering unparalleled quality and style in every cup.”
The KitchenAid Espresso Collection received the Red Dot Award for 2024 Product Design. KitchenAid said its espresso machines were designed and engineered to integrate “seamlessly” into homes. Design considerations went beyond styling to include sound levels of operation.
Poppy Szkiler, founder and CEO of Quiet Mark Certification, added. “Sound profoundly affects our stress levels and productivity, making investing in world class acoustic design in the hub of your home an investment in the health and happiness of your loved ones. The KitchenAid brand’s shared passion and achievement in pioneering very quiet sound levels in the new KitchenAid Espresso Collection shows a mutual understanding of what consumers now need — innovative solutions designed to integrate seamlessly into the home.”
