A somewhat cumbersome operation, quite high power consumption and no water filter: the Miele machine is not quite good enough for the top group. However, the entry-level machine in the CM6 series is by no means bad and well worth its price.

The Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection lives up to its name: In the test, it conjured up wonderfully creamy milk foam in both cappuccino and latte macchiato. The espresso was also convincing in the taste test. Further plus points were awarded for the easy cleaning and the easy-to-adjust grind - however, the machine makes an unpleasant noise during preparation...