A week after buying them, I finally had time for a first use and unboxing of the 9Barista & ZXS-espresso Z2. They certainly add a sense of occasion. Before buying an espresso machine, I had kept wondering whether any milk frother on the market worked like a coffee machine and could steam milk properly.
I had tried many milk-frothing wands that claimed they could foam milk, but I never managed to succeed with any of them. ThenI watched a video from Fu Kee and wanted to try this approach ever since. Today, I finally unboxed the equipment and put it to use,which made me especially curious about the ZXS-espresso Z2 steam milk frother. I wondered:could the 9Barista espresso machine and ZXS-espresso Z2 steam milk frother make a strong pairing?
The performance of the 9Barista espresso machine and ZXS-espresso Z2 steam milk frother
I had wanted to try the 9Barista manual espresso machine for a long time. Its performance on the first use surprised me. I was fortunate to achieve an extraction on the first attempt. Many tutorials show that beginners often miss the right extraction range and spray coffee across the table, so I did not expect my first attempt to work.
What I can tell you is that, the moment the espresso emerged, the whole home filled with a rich coffee aroma. It was wonderful and completely different from a moka pot. Compared witha conventional espresso machine, I did not find an obvious difference. I only own a Lelit Mara X, but for some reason the aroma seemed even more intense than from my Lelit. The result was far better than expected, and the spent coffee puck was excellent—somewhat like the dry puck from a Flair Espresso Flair 58, though not completely dry. Put simply, the result was outstanding and immediately addictive.
A Small Surprise During Operation
During the first use, the initial pressure genuinely surprised me. I was even worried that the high steam pressure might cause the machine to burst. After some experimentation, I gained a general understanding of the correct operation, although my latte-art technique still needs more practice.The equipment must therefore be operated with particular care. Beginners should consider using it in a more open area at home, away from nearby objects, in case pressure is released unexpectedly.Extra care is essential during operation to help ensure safety.
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