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Pros & Cons
Pros
The temperature is right for espresso and steaming. The frothing is a little tricky and really just is down to practice.
This machine makes delicious coffee! It comes with a ramp for the espresso grinds. The one thing the manufacturer failed to do is to include a matching glass carafe.
I highly recommend this to everyone that enjoys drinking expresso or various flavored hot or cold coffee drinks! Fun latte art designs are able to be made with the foam and frothed cream. This is very easy to use and do give me the ability to make a l... Read More
Cons
The coffee puck after brewing is so soupy it is a total mess. Only a certain size cup fits under the dispenser area. The only redeeming aspect is that it does brew a fair cup of espresso.
The filter holder seems to have a kind of coating but for some reason this does not continue to the interior. It also leaks in two spots. The units usually start leaking after about 6-8 months, and the boiler goes out w/in 12-14 months.
The milk steaming wand isn't the most efficient if you like lattes with less foam. It's better for cappuccinos because they create a lot of foam, which is not my preference. Turned it to steam, no steam appears!
Highlights
Quality
Overall i am happy with the product
Im glad i figured out how to prevent the issue you just need to be careful with the hot metal
You can get issues with the milk frother if you dont clean it immediately
Ive been making espressos at home for over ten years know how to get the right grind for the esspresso beans how to tamp it properly
Price
The only other ones i liked were 4 times the price
Shipping
Brew time was quick which should result in a good espresso shot
Packaging/appearance
Im using lavazza super crema coffee beans and i grind them freshly everyday using the capresso coffee grinder
Competitiveness
This the 3rd one we have owned
Company stood by their warrantee and replace with a brand new unit
Overview
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- This product had a total of 1,316 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 9 2022.
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The only other ones i liked were 4 times the price
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I push a button to warm up the machine and in seconds its hot enough to start
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I got the thermometer to make sure the milk was reaching the correct temperature not mouth burning burnt temps
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I also bought two espresso shot glasses not all mugscups fit under the machine
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I think the other users may have not been locking the piece for the espresso there is a bar on the side that you pull down to lock it in place
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We did notice if this bar is not pulled down that the espresso and water seems to leakgets messy
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I do disconnect the water tank when not in use because it leaks
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It seems to be a little work horse
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