KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine With Milk Container Cast Iron Black
5KES8558ABK
Product Overview
Key Features
- Automatic coffee machine with metal clad construction
- Uses coffee beans with 270g removable bean hopper
- 1450 Watt power, up to 18 Bar pressure, 2.2 Litre water tank
- 7 grind settings and 790ml milk container for plant based milk
- 5 inch touch screen and save 40+ recipes with 6 user profiles
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- KitchenAid
- Model Number:
- 5KES8558ABK
- Pump Power:
- 18 Bar
- Water Tank Capacity (L):
- 2.2
- Hopper Capacity (g):
- 225
Coffee & Drinks
- Milk Frother:
- Yes
- Includes Grinder:
- Yes
Power & Charging
- Power (W):
- 1450
General Information
- Type:
- Automatic Coffee Machine
- Family:
- KF8
- Colour:
- Black
- Supplier Colour:
- Cast Iron Black
- Materials:
- Metal-Clad
- Additional Features:
- Personalise and store over 40+ Recipes, Save your favourite espresso drinks with up to 6 user profiles, Plant based milk options, Steam, heat or froth almond, oat or soy milk, Auto purge function to automatically clear out leftover grounds between batches
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 3 Year
Coffee & Drinks
- Milk Frother:
- Yes
- Includes Grinder:
- Yes
General Information
- Type:
- Automatic Coffee Machine
- Family:
- KF8
- Colour:
- Black
- Supplier Colour:
- Cast Iron Black
- Materials:
- Metal-Clad
- Additional Features:
- Personalise and store over 40+ Recipes, Save your favourite espresso drinks with up to 6 user profiles, Plant based milk options, Steam, heat or froth almond, oat or soy milk, Auto purge function to automatically clear out leftover grounds between batches
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 363
- Product Depth (mm):
- 473
- Product Width (mm):
- 260
- Product Weight (kg):
- 12.7
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 565
- Box Width (mm):
- 597
- Box Depth (mm):
- 394
- Box Weight (kg):
- 17
Product Reviews of KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine With Milk Container Cast Iron Black
Overall Rating Snapshot
5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
100% of users recommend this product
Good
Love it but not happy with webinar login process to attend the Kitchen aid webinar
Kevin Jackson. Husband of Raffaella Chapman
Confirmed purchase 15 December 2024
Published on 15 January 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fantastic machine with awesome features
Easy to set-up. Features are easy to navigate. The hardest thing will be what style of coffee suits you. The only negative I have found is that the colder the milk is you don't get a very hot drink.
Annie
Confirmed purchase 9 December 2024
Published on 1 January 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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At a glance
This premium automatic coffee machine is ideal for households that want café-style espresso and milk drinks with minimal effort. It stands out for its 40+ recipes, six user profiles, plant-based milk support and touch-screen customisation. The large water tank and milk container suit frequent daily use. One limitation is that it is a sizeable, higher-priced option compared with simpler automatic machines.
What it’s great for
- Daily Espresso Brewing
- Milk-Based Coffee Drinks
- Multi-User Households
- Personalised Coffee Recipes
- Convenient Home Coffee Service
Where it works best
- Family Kitchens
- Shared Households
- Entertaining Areas
- Premium Home Coffee Setups
Who it’s for
- Coffee-Loving Households
- Busy Families
- Home Barista Beginners
- Multi-Preference Coffee Drinkers
Things to consider
It offers strong convenience and drink variety, but buyers seeking compact size or manual barista-style control may prefer a smaller or more hands-on espresso machine.
Ease of use score
9/10 - Touch-screen controls, saved profiles and automatic milk handling make day-to-day coffee making very simple.
Coffee variety suitability
Excellent for households wanting a broad mix of espresso and milk-based drinks, including plant-based milk options.
Office vs home fit
Best suited to home use and shared households rather than office environments.
Cleaning convenience
8/10 - The auto purge function and removable water and milk containers help make regular cleaning easier.
Milk frothing performance
8/10 - Integrated milk handling supports convenient milk drinks and accommodates plant-based milk for broader flexibility.
Key benefits
- 40+ Recipe Menu: Gives households a wide selection of espresso and milk-based drinks without needing manual setup each time.
- Six User Profiles: Lets multiple people save their preferred drinks for faster and more consistent daily use.
- 5 Inch Touch Screen: Makes drink selection and customisation straightforward with a clear on-machine interface.
- 2.2 L Removable Water Tank: Supports multiple coffees between refills and is easier to carry to the sink.
- 790 mL Milk Container: Helps streamline preparation of milk drinks and suits homes that regularly make cappuccinos or lattes.
- 225 g Bean Hopper: Holds a practical amount of coffee beans for regular household use before needing a top-up.
- Seven Grind Settings: Allows users to adjust flavour and strength to better match different beans and drink styles.
- Auto Purge Function: Clears leftover grounds between batches to help reduce carryover and simplify maintenance.
Q: Does this espresso machine work well with plant-based milk drinks
A: Yes. This machine supports plant-based milk options through its integrated milk system, so it can prepare dairy and non-dairy milk drinks from the same machine. Texture and drink heat can still vary with the milk type and how cold it is.
Q: Will it need constant refilling in a busy household
A: No. The 2.2L water tank, 790ml milk container and 225g bean hopper suit multiple coffees through the day before topping up. It is designed for regular home use, not continuous back-to-back service in a high-volume workplace.
Q: Can different people save their own coffee settings
A: Yes. This model stores preferences across 6 user profiles, which helps shared households keep favourite drinks ready on the screen. It can also save more than 40 recipes, so it suits homes with mixed espresso and milk coffee habits.
Q: How much control do you get over coffee strength and taste
A: KitchenAid KF8 gives some control through 7 grind settings, recipe customisation and saved profiles on the 5 inch screen. It is still a fully automatic machine, so it does not offer the hands-on extraction and milk texturing control of a semi-automatic setup.
Q: Is the KitchenAid KF8 better for home than office use
A: Yes. KitchenAid KF8 is set up for home kitchens where convenience, variety and saved preferences matter more than fast repeat serving. It can make many drinks, but it is not positioned as a high-volume machine for office break rooms or events.
Q: Does it clear leftover grounds between different drink orders
A: Yes. The auto purge function clears leftover grounds between batches, which helps when different people order different coffees one after another. It reduces carry-over from the previous brew, but the milk system still needs regular cleaning.
