I have been using my calphalon compact espresso machine, for 18 months and have made hundreds of cups of espresso with it, even...  Read More

I have been using my calphalon compact espresso machine, for 18 months and have made hundreds of cups of espresso with it, even cup just the way i like.  Read Less

I also like that this espresso machine is sturdy and durable.

I also like that this espresso machine is sturdy and durable.  Read Less

- dump or save the water, place the cup under the filter, push the espresso button (for me, 2oz).

- dump or save the water, place the cup under the filter, push the espresso button (for me, 2oz).  Read Less

That can result in an inconsistent extraction - how much of the grind really dissolves in the water.

That can result in an inconsistent extraction - how much of the grind really dissolves in the water.  Read Less

This is a wonderful, affordable starter espresso machine which can easily used by anyone.

This is a wonderful, affordable starter espresso machine which can easily used by anyone.  Read Less

I’m a coffee lover and get my espresso ☕️ regularly from the local coffee shop so in an effort to lower my coffee monthly budge...  Read More

I’m a coffee lover and get my espresso ☕️ regularly from the local coffee shop so in an effort to lower my coffee monthly budget i order this slim beauty to try it out.  Read Less

I'm super excited to be able to have espresso at home now, with rising costs at the coffee shops, i can make my own at a fracti...  Read More

I'm super excited to be able to have espresso at home now, with rising costs at the coffee shops, i can make my own at a fraction of the cost.  Read Less

If you want consistent results, get a digital scale, you can get one for under $20 - and weigh your coffee.

If you want consistent results, get a digital scale, you can get one for under $20 - and weigh your coffee.  Read Less

The price was within my budget it’s easy to operate for an old man (71) and the taste is better than what i get at a coffee sho...  Read More

The price was within my budget it’s easy to operate for an old man (71) and the taste is better than what i get at a coffee shop franchise i go to.  Read Less

Steam wand rivals my pricey breville, but that's all that does.

Steam wand rivals my pricey breville, but that's all that does.  Read Less

Like i said, it's so easy, i don't even mind that, and the taste is so superior to the stove top unit, it doesn't even compare.

Like i said, it's so easy, i don't even mind that, and the taste is so superior to the stove top unit, it doesn't even compare.  Read Less