Just received it today. After the initial cleaning out per the manual, I made my first espresso with this model. I previously owned a cheap Mr. Coffee espresso machine, but it was rated at only 3 bars. I had read that your maker must be rated at least 9 bars for a proper espresso, which this unit more than delivers.
My first serving I made a cappuccino. It tasted great though the froth was not as plentiful when I did the frothing. But that is user error Im sure, I havent quite mastered frothing yet. I think that will improve with more practice. So first impression, Im pleased with this model and its a fair price.
Update, 15 months later: Not a single issue with this model, no failures, no leaking, so far. Important thing to remember is no machine can do everything for you. Research on making the proper expresso puck. I bought a tamper and leveler to make the perfect expresso puck, you will see the difference with the fully body crema on top of your expresso.
I have got better at making froth, but once in awhile still a hit and miss. I decided to buy an auto frother / consistently makes the perfect froth every time. Now I can make both the expresso and froth simultaneously. Overall, I would say the unit still rates five stars 15 months later.
This is a compact, simple manual k/cup machine. It is sturdy and feels like quality workmanship. Insert k/cup in the bottom cup until you hear bottom of cup click so you know it has pierced then insert the bottom cup to the pump section and insert until you hear the top foil part of the k/cup pierced and at this point you can smell the coffee. Then add 8 ounces of hot water point the bottom of this at a cup and pump until you feel no resistance.
I wish it did not take 7 minutes to switch from milk frothing back to esspresso. I thought something was wrong with the machine and exchanged it for another one only to find the new one operated the same. Other than that its a good buy.
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does not stop automatically
I liked it a lot, but it doesnt stop automatically when its making the coffee.
good
I love it just need to try it Thank you
First time use
Just received it today. After the initial cleaning out per the manual, I made my first espresso with this model. I previously owned a cheap Mr. Coffee espresso machine, but it was rated at only 3 bars. I had read that your maker must be rated at least 9 bars for a proper espresso, which this unit more than delivers. My first serving I made a cappuccino. It tasted great though the froth was not as plentiful when I did the frothing. But that is user error Im sure, I havent quite mastered frothing yet. I think that will improve with more practice. So first impression, Im pleased with this model and its a fair price. Update, 15 months later: Not a single issue with this model, no failures, no leaking, so far. Important thing to remember is no machine can do everything for you. Research on making the proper expresso puck. I bought a tamper and leveler to make the perfect expresso puck, you will see the difference with the fully body crema on top of your expresso. I have got better at making froth, but once in awhile still a hit and miss. I decided to buy an auto frother / consistently makes the perfect froth every time. Now I can make both the expresso and froth simultaneously. Overall, I would say the unit still rates five stars 15 months later.
I am very satisfied the machine makes great coffee
the wait time is very fast to make extra cups great
Just read the instructions and watch a YouTube. It will help!
Getting used to it as my son has one. Easy to use and a latte is so much flavorful than my press!!
Simple to use and super easy to clean
This is a compact, simple manual k/cup machine. It is sturdy and feels like quality workmanship. Insert k/cup in the bottom cup until you hear bottom of cup click so you know it has pierced then insert the bottom cup to the pump section and insert until you hear the top foil part of the k/cup pierced and at this point you can smell the coffee. Then add 8 ounces of hot water point the bottom of this at a cup and pump until you feel no resistance.
Best portable coffee maker!
This is the best travel coffee maker Ive ever had. this purchase was definitely worth it!
I highly recommend it
Thankfully this product does what it says it does.
Kick ass coffee
Great and easy product to use Makes a super kick ass cup of coffee Pump every 4 seconds
Worth the money
I wish it did not take 7 minutes to switch from milk frothing back to esspresso. I thought something was wrong with the machine and exchanged it for another one only to find the new one operated the same. Other than that its a good buy.
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