Pros & Cons
Pros
My late 2011 and early 2012 units produce astonishing quality espresso for the price. Astonishing given the results and worth every penny. Competes well against my home machine for espresso pulling. The instructions are great, and the maker is super s... Read More
Make strong espresso with perfect taste and the milk froth is also perfect. Makes wonderful espresso, cappuccinos and lattes. Worth every cent as i drink at least 5 to 7 cafe late or cappuccino every day.
Cons
Even using coarser grinds didn't help. The pod holder has a really annoying bump in it to lock it in place which makes it painfully annoying to clean.
Highlights
Quality
Easy to use,easy to clean works well.
After a year from purchasing still works like new.
Then insert your prepared basket already filled and tamped down to make espresso.
Try this trick of running pump though empty basket handle about 15-20 seconds, for the hot water to warm up machine and heat up... Read More
Price
What an great item with an ever better price.
Great little espresso machine for the price.
Got mine for 1/2 the $100 price in the dept.
Good for a low cost espresso machine.
Competitiveness
Some reviews say the steam wand waters down the milk, but this is common with many espresso makers.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Still trying to perfect the milk frothersteamer
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Got mine for 12 the 100 price in the dept
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
For the price its hard to beat this
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Good for a low cost espresso machine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But still produces a good cup of espresso
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The coffee comes out really creamy
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Then insert your prepared basket already filled and tamped down to make espresso
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Comes with two baskets for a single and double shot