Terra Kaffe - Super Automatic Espresso Machine - 70oz - Black - Roaster Approved - Customizable - Auto Wake & Sleep

The Terra Kaffe is hands-down the most impressive coffee machine I’ve owned—it’s like having a café at home, effortlessly blending great design with everyday convenience. Here’s what stands out after using it daily: Touchscreen & App: The touchscreen is as intuitive as you’d hope, and the app is easy to use. My kids love it too, they think its like iphone and love setting it up for us. Ton of personalization in app and easy way to figure out when to replace things etc. Favorites: My favorites are the cortado and the drip coffee. I’ve owned many machines over the years, but seriously—the drip coffee from this one is legit. Cleaning: Cleaning is straightforward and doesn’t feel like a chore. Coffee Storage: The bean container holds a generous amount, perfect for fresh whole beans. We exclusively use fresh beans and haven’t needed to bother with pre-ground options. Milk Container: I really appreciate the sizable milk container. I like my lattes extra milky, and being able to adjust the milk amount is a big plus. Personalization: Saving different drink profiles for me and my partner means we both get perfect cups every morning with zero effort. My wife and I have been using it consistently and love it ! Oh BTW, debated quite a bit between white vs black, and white looks AWESOME !

I love coffee, and I love tinkering with my recipes. The TK-02 gives me all the control I need to experiment without the mess and time commitment of a traditional espresso setup. I can adjust grind size, shot volume, temperature, and milk texture, which means I get to fine-tune my drinks exactly how I like them. I’ve dialed in the perfect balance for my almond milk latte, and it’s the same as what I can get at most gourmet cafés, but made with my personal favorite beans! For those who enjoy the craft of coffee but don’t always have time for manual brewing, this machine is ideal. I bought a second TK-02 for the office. It is simple to use and low maintenance, which is perfect for the team.

The ratings for the Terra Kaffe TK-02 are sorely lacking at the bottom end of the ratings distribution. Allow me to plant my 1-star flag on the shores of the Terra Kaffe TK-02, in the name of all that is just and righteous. In a word: this machine sucks. The Terra Kaffe TK-02 looks the part, but that's where the good news stops. A list of complaints in no particular order: - Out of the box, the machine stinks like burning plastic and the smell doesn't seem to go away. - If you interrupt the machine during its startup sequence (e.g., removing the lid from the bean hopper or refilling the water reservoir), it will randomly freeze, you'll have to reset it, and start over again. - The bean hopper lid has no gasket on it leading to your house stinking like a coffee shop. - The bean hopper isn't removable. Want to change beans? You'll be scooping them out by hand and then have to "grind through" the remaining beans. - The machine makes a tepid drink. Even at the hottest setting (205F) with the new "Hot Milk Beta Opt-In" selected, prepare to be disappointed and told ridiculous things like "heat the milk before connecting the carafe to the machine." - Drip coffee takes forever and tastes like mud water. You'll have better success with a $30 Black & Decker coffee maker. - The design of the connection for the milk carafe is obnoxious. The connection is on the bottom of the milk spout, which is amazingly fiddly. And, every time you want to remove the carafe, expect the entire milk spout to pull off with it. - The water reservoir would be considered an acceptable size if the machine didn't waste so much water rinsing on startup, rinsing randomly, rinsing some more, and rinsing on shutdown. You'll be refilling the reservoir multiple times a day. - Speaking of rinsing, the machine makes an absolute mess when rinsing. Expect your countertop, cabinets, and floor to be covered in rinse water splatter. - In terms of cleaning, just about everything on the machine is labeled as not safe for the dishwasher, including the milk carafe. In addition, the drip tray is an awkward size and needs to be emptied just about as often as you need to refill the water reservoir. The Terra Kaffe TK-02 is riddled with problems and a complete disappointment. It has been packaged up and is on its way back to its rightful owner. So long, and thanks for nothing.

I’ve been using the Terra Kaffe TK-02 for a week now, and I absolutely love it! It’s incredibly easy to use and clean, which is a huge plus for me. The drip tray slides right out and rinses off in seconds, and the bin where the used coffee grinds go is super simple to dump out. I love that the machine even gives you reminders when it’s time to clean or empty things, so there’s no guesswork. After making a milk-based drink, it even asks if you want to run a quick milk cleaning cycle, which keeps everything nice and fresh. One of my favorite features is the ability to create custom drink profiles. You can set up a “Lindsay’s Latte” (or whatever you want to call it), and with just one tap, it makes your exact drink every time. It’s such a cool feature, and it’s made mornings so much smoother in my house. The design is another big win. It’s sleek and modern, and it really looks great on my counter. I have the white version, and while it might show coffee splashes more than the black one would, it’s super easy to wipe down and keep clean. Plus, the spout adjusts up and down for different cup sizes. I may have had a bit of splash at first because I didn’t adjust it properly, but once you figure it out, it’s a non-issue. All in all, I’m loving this machine. It’s stylish, easy to use, and makes amazing coffee!

More towards 2.5 than 2 stars. TK-02 makes good coffee. I have tried virtually all of the drinks on the menu and each is well made and consistent but more than a little slow. Downside, it requires a lot of maintenance. Every day the drip tray and grounds container have to be cleaned or the big warning shows up on the menu screen. The drip tray under the machine covers the entire bottom of the unit. It is more than a little awkward to move from the bottom of the machine to the sink without spills. The grounds container is easy to remove and clean. Just don't forget to click yes when it asks if you emptied the grounds container. While cleaning the drip tray a small piece broke off from the corner of the tray cover. The small tab has a hole that fits a magnet so the tray cover fits securely into the drip tray. Initial contact with Terra Kaffe was more than a little disappointing. They offered a replacement cover for $20 plus $7.50 shipping. The agent said he will escalate to higher level when I was not satisfied with his response. Had better luck when I found a phone number and called an agent. They were able to get a new cover to me in only 10 days. Not impressed. If I could return it I would go with a mid-range Jura.