Capresso 121.01 Ultima Semi-Automatic Coffee and Espresso/Cappuccino Machine 122 Customer Reviews
Product Features * 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 Amazon.com Product Review By 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 Most Recent Customer Review 4.0 out of 5 stars Ultima is almost the Ultimate! I gave this machine to my wife for Christmas and it has been a wonderful addition to our kitchen. I only have one minor complaint, in that it only runs steam for 90 seconds before… Read More Published 3 days ago by J. W. Crowther Krups XP4030 Pump Espresso Machine, Black 85 Customer Reviews Product Features * 15 bar pump machine makes café quality espresso, cappuccino and latte * Thermoblock heating element ensures optimal temperature and pressure for perfect espresso extraction * 32 oz removable water tank, removable drip tray for easy clean up * Easy transition selection dial from brewing espresso to frothing milk; patented auto cappuccino system for frothing of milk * Filter holder with 3 interchangeable pre-measured inserts that hold a single, double or ESE pod. Product Description Passion. Precision. Perfection. The Krups heritage of German engineered coffee machines and food preparation appliances provides clear functional, rigorous design at the highest level of technical perfection, performance and quality. Working with leading European designers, the product series also represents the newest European designs yet maintains the rigorous and clearly functional characteristics synonymous with Krups products. Designed and built for those who continuously seek out new gourmet experiences and take pleasure in discovering and understanding how things are done well, the Krups range provides the tools that deliver genuine results, performance and taste. Inspired by experts and demanding consumers with uncompromising standards of performance, the new Krups series has been built with three key attributes in mind: Passion, Precision and Perfection. Specifically designed for easy operation, the Krups XP4030 is a 15 bar pump espresso machine. It is virtually "fool proof" and is equipped with a patented "Perfect Froth System" which makes the process of steaming and frothing milk for cappuccino or latte simple. It has a high convenience filter holder that accepts ground coffee for 1 or 2 servings of espresso as well as ESE Pods. The auto cappuccino system precisely combines the right amount of steam and air to easily froth milk. Most Recent Customer Review 1.0 out of 5 stars wrong temperature This unit has its quirks, as detailed in other reviews, but works fine once you figure out that the water tank needs to be pushed down, wait for the little orange light to turn… Read More Published 29 days ago by jonathan Nespresso C100-US-AERO Essenza Automatic Single-Serve Espresso Machine with Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother 63 Customer Reviews Product Features Color: Black * Single-serve automatic espresso machine with Aeroccino one-touch milk frother * For use with coffee-filled capsules; 19-bar pump; ThermoBlock heating system * Automatic and programmable coffee quantity; electronic temperature regulation * Removable 41-ounce water tank; capsule-collection container; 12 capsules included * Machine measures 11-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 10 inches; milk frother measures 4 by 4 by 6-2/3 inches Amazon.com Product Description With its unique extraction system designed specifically for coffee-filled capsules, this single-serve automatic espresso machine prepares a perfect cup of espresso every time. The unit perforates the hermetically sealed capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee, while its high-pressure 19-bar pump fully extracts the aromas and gives body to the espresso, ensuring a smooth crema–the delicious creamy layer on top. In addition, the machine’s ThermoBlock heating system heats water to an ideal extraction temperature, and the amount of coffee in the cup can be controlled automatically or programmed in (40 ml for espresso; 110 ml for lungo) with simple coffee-volume buttons. Used capsules eject automatically into the used-capsule collection container (14-capsule capacity) upon lifting the lever on top of the unit. A Nespresso Aeroccino one-touch milk frother with automatic shut-off comes included for frothing 4-2/5 ounces of milk or for heating up to 8-1/2 ounces of milk–great for macchiatos, cappuccinos, or cafe lattes. Simply add milk, replace the lid, and press the button for milk froth in about 50 seconds or hot milk in about 80 seconds. Dosage indicators inside the jug make it easy to measure for milk froth or hot milk, while a stay-cool handle, drip-free spout, and cordless design (lifts off its power base) ensure graceful pouring into a cup. The espresso machine only uses capsules, not any other ground espresso, but Nespresso provides a range of premium coffee blends, including decaffeinated. An assortment of 12 capsules comes included. Other highlights include a backlit on/off button, electronic temperature regulation, a drip tray, and a removable 41-ounce water tank. Compactly designed in sleek, modern housing, the 1200-watt espresso machine measures 11-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 10 inches; the milk frother measures 4 by 4 by 6-2/3 inches (not including the handle). Most Recent Customer Review 4.0 out of 5 stars Breeze to use, but tied to expensive capsules This is a good product that is addictive. I have a Rancilio Silvia espresso machine and I ashamedly am using the Nespresso as it is so much easier to use, and I can get my quick… Read More Published 10 days ago by J. Kipp
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