Terra Kaffe TK-02 Super-Automatic Everything Machine

If coffee doesn’t count unless the beans were ground five seconds ago, this is probably your machine. Demi grinds fresh for every cup and makes espresso at the touch of a button. More maintenance than our Line1? Yep. But that’s the price of admission for fresh beans without doing the work yourself.

Short of steaming milk, Demi does just about everything we want from a modern super-automatic without looking like an appliance you’d rather hide. It makes quick work of fresh beans, offers a ton of capability for the money, looks great on the countertop, and comes in a few colors that work in just about any space. For straightforward, bean-to-cup espresso, this is our pick.

Slide Demi’s polished stainless steel spout to fit your cup, then use the matching dial to make your espresso stronger, hotter, bigger, or smaller. Brew settings are easy to adjust, so you can dial each cup in exactly the way you like it.

Self-cleaning cycles and smart rinsing help keep Demi fresh between brews, while the front-loading waste bin and drip tray make routine cleanup simple. You’ll still have to take care of it, but Demi keeps the dirty work about as painless as possible.

Behind the scenes, Demi uses a removable brew unit that’s easy to access and clean. It keeps the machine compact, makes routine maintenance straightforward, and helps deliver consistent espresso day after day.

Demi is covered for one year or 3,000 brew cycles, whichever comes first. If something goes wrong during the warranty period, Terra Kaffe will replace the machine with a refurbished unit at no cost.

You get 30 days or 150 brews, whichever comes first, to decide if Demi earns a permanent spot on your counter. Return it within the trial period for a full refund, less a $55 restocking fee. Just hang onto the original packaging until you know it’s staying.