What is the best espresso machine for making lattes?

For latte-focused home use, prioritize steam wand power and capacity: the Breville Barista Pro or Barista Express Pro offer excellent steam wands for home machines. The Breville Bambino Plus has an automatic steam wand ideal for beginners. Any machine with a real steam boiler (not thermoblock only) will produce better steam for microfoam. Avoid super-automatic machines if you want to develop latte art skills — the auto-frothers produce pre-foamed milk, not microfoam.