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Capresso 121.01 Ultima Semi-Automatic Coffee and Espresso/Cappuccino Machine

Capresso.01 Ultima Semi-automatic Coffee Maker and Espresso Cappuccino Machine – Capresso 121By eliminating the usual fuss and mess, this 1,200-watt machine makes it easy to brew espresso and make cappuccinos and lattes at home or in the office. It’s semiautomatic because all that’s required is to fill the water tank, place ground coffee into a receptacle, and pull a lever. Within seconds coffee flows from the double spout, which adjusts for different cup heights, into one or two cups. No tamping is required because the machine tamps the coffee precisely and automatically. Nor is it necessary to clean used coffee grounds out of a messy filter holder, because there is no filter holder, and the machine automatically discards grounds into a waste tray. The tray also catches overflows, and a light shows when it needs emptying. For steaming and frothing milk to make cappuccinos, lattes, and hot chocolates and for delivering hot water for tea, there’s a wand that rotates out to fit inside a pitcher or cup. The coffee receptacle accepts 7 to 15 grams (one or two fillings of the included scoop), and the powerful pump supplies enough hot water each time to fill cups from 1-1/2 ounces to 12 ounces, which means it will make a big mug of regular coffee as well as an espresso. The 53-ounce water tank is transparent for water-level monitoring. Water heats quickly thanks to the 1,200-watt heating coil, and a thermostat light shows when the water is hottest. The machine has internal storage for the power cord and comes with clear instructions, drink recipes, and a one-year warranty against defects. –Fred Brack

• Measures 15 by 16 by 12-inch; 1-year limited warranty.
• Steaming wand froths milk for cappuccinos and caffe lattes
• Removable 53-ounce water tank; double brewing spout fills 2 cups at once
• No-mess, no-fuss: automatically tamps coffee and discards used grounds
• Brews from 1-1/2 to 12-ounce of espresso or regular coffee in seconds

Rating: (out of 138 reviews)

List Price: $ 440.00
Price: $ 288.99

Capresso 121.01 Ultima Semi-Automatic Coffee and Espresso/Cappuccino Machine Reviews

Review by Bill Rhodes:

About a year ago I wanted an espresso machine that was easy to use, however I was unwilling to pay 1k or more for a fully automatic machine. The Capresso turned out to be an excellent value, providing ease of use with semi-automatic ground disposal and a reasonably sized water container.In fact, we have experienced only two problems with the Capresso since we bought it: a torn o-ring and clogging. The o-ring tore because I did not clean the rotation mechanism for several months. The accumulated grounds eventually tore into the o-ring, breaking the pressure seal. However, when I called the Capresso help line to discuss our broken o-ring, the help desk agent immediately sent us two replacements in the mail with no questions asked. Total down time for the machine was a mere two days. The clogging was fixed with a complete cleaning, and if truth be told, it did say in the instruction booklet not to use very finely ground coffee.Our last espresso machine, besides breaking after two years, was so difficult to use and clean we only made espresso on special occasions. The Capresso is convenient enough that we use it all the time. In fact, we have used our Mr. Coffee only twice (note the broken o-ring comment above) since we bought the Capresso.After a year of use, I can still strongly recommend this product.

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I bought this machine after looking around for the perfect one for quite some time. This Espressomaker is unique because of a clever semiautomatic mechanism that doesn’t require the usual, messy tampering and cleaning innate to traditional machines. This device comes at a fraction of the cost of the fully automated ones, but is almost as easy to use. The only little flaw I noted is that the frother will spill a relatively large amount of water (5cc or so) during the first couple of seconds before the full steam gets going. Usually no big deal, but if you froth a small amount of milk, you may want to “catch” these first cc’s first. Otherwise, this machine is perfect. The pump is very strong 18bar, I think) and the crema is excellent. Baseline: If you want a traditional machine, go for a Gaggia or something similar; if you are a (lazy) millionaire, consider one of the fully automated machines (00-2000). Otherwise, there is currently no alternative to the “Ultima”.

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Starbucks Cappuccino Primo, T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers, 8 Count Packages (Pack of 2) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

With its rich aroma and caramelly sweetness, this blend is the heart of Starbucks espresso beverages and also makes an excellent brewed Cappuccino Primo.

• T DISCs contain pre-measured ingredients for every hot beverage TASSIMO creates. They are freshly se
• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Rating: (out of 11 reviews)

List Price: $ 21.98
Price: $ 20.56

Mr. Coffee ECM20 Steam Espresso Maker

Mr. Coffee Espresso and Cappuccino maker.Steam pressure brewing. Powerful milk frother.

• Measures 12 by 9 by 14; 1-year limited warranty
• 3 way select knob allows for separate brewing and frothing
• Removable drip tray for easy clenaing
• Steam pressure brewing
• Measuring scoop and tool included

Rating: (out of 70 reviews)

List Price: $ 39.99
Price: $ 29.90

Mr. Coffee ECM20 Steam Espresso Maker Reviews

Review by R. E. Easton:

I picked this product up at a local store for mid ’s after getting sick of making my coffee with a stove top espresso machine. I couldn’t see spending 0+ for something conceptually as simple as an espresso machine. I know someone who got a simple Krupps machine for about years ago and it still works just great. But since I couldn’t find anything else in the sub range, I settled on this one.

It makes a fine cup of coffee if you just want to use prepackaged coffee grinds or you use a basic coarse to medium grind. BUT, when I tried to use a very fine grained “espresso” grind on my beans, almost nothing came out. It seems that too fine a grind stops up the filter holes and the machine just doesn’t have the oomph to force the water/steam through.

Also, it does suffer from

- a very difficult to turn knob (don’t get this product if you have arthritis)

- a caraf lid that won’t stay on let alone stay properly oriented

So basically, it’s good for making a medium to fairly strong cup of coffee (by my subjective measure), but if you really want something strong and sludgy, this machine won’t do the trick unless you want to wait for an hour for it to eventually push enough liquid through.

I guess now I understand why espresso machines aren’t cheap. Years of using a really simple stovetop espresso maker led me to believe that they’re really simple machines. But perhaps when you try to package it up as an appliance it isn’t so straight forward.

Review by kermit rohrbach:

I have read so many negative reviews of this wonderful little moka machine, I must put in my 2 cents. First, this is a stream machine, meaning it makes moka not espresso. If you like Bialetti but want cappuccino instead of cafe latte, then this is perfect. The grind must be close to espresso, finer than for Bialetti, and you must tamp it down, but no tamper included. There is only 1 knob, yes it is stiff, but i don’t have arthritis. The round design makes it easy to handle even though it is very light. It descales with…vinegar! How about that, actually a traditional machine. The panarello works, just put in extra “cup” of water for steaming. Make 2 “cups”, not 1 or 4, and always start with cold machine, or use very, very cold water. Stop the brewing as soon as moka hits 2 “cups” or it starts to steam instead of brew, then switch the knob to steam for the milk. If you don’t, coffee will taste slightly burned. I have owned espresso and moka machines from USD5 to USD1,000 over a period of 40 years. If you like moka, don’t waste money on anything more expensive. But, like any machine, read the manual, and experiment if things don’t work the way you want. Finally, garbage in garbage out. If you want great cappuccino, use good organic coffee and organic milk.

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Hills Bros. introduces new beverage system to U.S.; Coffee, cappuccino and espresso from one machine.: An article from: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal

This digital document is an article from Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, published by Lockwood Trade Journal Co., Inc. on February 1, 1990. The length of the article is 637 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hills Bros. introduces new beverage system to U.S.; Coffee, cappuccino and espresso from one machine.
Publication: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 1990
Publisher: Lockwood Trade Journal Co., Inc.
Volume: v162 Issue: n2 Page: p22(1)

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Classic Coffee Concepts, Inc : Espresso/Cappuccino Machine, 10″x8″x14″, Black -:- Sold as 2 Packs of – 1 – / – Total of 2 Each

Classic Coffee Concepts, Inc : Espresso/Cappuccino Machine, 10″x8″x14″, Black
Expresso/cappuccino machine brews great-tasting espresso or you can create your own gourmet treat. Brew 1 or 2 cups of espresso at the same time. Features cup warmer tray on top and stem frother for hot cappuccino creations. Use pods or ground coffee. Expresso/cappuccino machine includes measuring spoon and tamp. U.L. listed.:
Manufactured by.: Classic Coffee Concepts, Inc

• Sold as .: 2 Packs of – 1 – / – Total of 2
• Manufactured by.: Classic Coffee Concepts, Inc

List Price: $ 351.99
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Lavazza Italian Crema & Aroma Espresso Point Pods (100 ct)

Lavazza roasts this wonderfully full-bodied coffee blend for those who prefer an extra “kick” in their espresso. The best varieties of Arabicas are selected, with just a touch of rich Robustas to add that unmistakable character so typical of great Italian espresso.

The Gran Espresso grind and roast make this espresso blend highly enjoyable both on its own, strong but never bitter, or as a rich base for cappuccinos and lattes.

• 100 convenient, vacuum-packed, mess-free pod cartridges (50 bags)
• Single-serve, premium Lavazza espresso!
• Full-bodied, rich Italian espresso with a ‘kick’
• Enjoy alone or in cappuccinos and lattes
• For use in Lavazza Espresso Point Machines ONLY

Rating: (out of 2 reviews)

List Price: $ 50.00
Price: $ 51.00

Capresso 303.01 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Machine

Experience the full taste of espressos, cappuccinos and lattes. The Capresso 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Machine features an exclusive Coffee/Steam Selector that makes it easy to control both brewing and steaming, allowing the user to adjust coffee strength to their personal taste. A Swivel frother with adjustable steam output allow you to steam large or small amounts of milk in seconds. The powerful steam/boiler reduces warm-up time to under 2 minutes, producing 2 to 4 cappuccinos or lattes in under 5 minutes.

• 800-watt espresso and cappuccino machine with 4-cup capacity
• Coffee/steam selector; adjustable coffee strength; swivel frother
• Safety boiler cap with built-in valve; filter holder with protective thumb guard
• Illuminated on/off switch; removable drip tray; dishwasher-safe glass carafe
• Measures 9-3/4 by 7-1/2 by 13-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Rating: (out of 29 reviews)

List Price: $ 100.00
Price: $ 59.94

Durgol 0296 Express Multipurpose Decalcifier 3 Pack

Heated or standing water causes lime deposits to form. These deposits build up over time and compromise the life of your items. Durgol Express is the ideal multi-purpose decalcifier for countless household items: coffee machines, ceramic tiles, faucets, steam irons and more. Ready to use and simple to use; no need to dissolve in water before application (unlike powders and tablets).

• Powerful and effective removal of lime and calcium build-up
• Food safe. Leaves no chemical residue after rinsing
• Clean rinsing, leaving no smell or taste-altering chemicals
• Environmentally friendly (PET bottles are 100% recyclable)
• 3 – 16-Ounce bottles

Rating: (out of 1 reviews)

Price: $ 41.85