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Product Name: | Mr. Coffee Espresso and Cappuccino Machine, Programmable Coffee Maker with Automatic Milk Frother and 15-Bar Pump, Stainless Steel |
Manufacturer: | Mr Coffee |
Model Number: | BVMCECMP1000RB |
Product SKU: | B007K9OIMU |
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1. Cleaning this up after each use (imho) was a bit of a hassle.
2. The milk frother kinda splashes little droplets of milk everywhere, mostly in the cup, but a wee bit in unwanted areas.
3. The prep per drink was more than I anticipated for (as was the cleanup).
4. You're really limited to the size of the cups you can use with this thing.
In general I thought, okay the work of prepping each drink would be the same as refilling each nespresso pod (if refilling pods in bulk, not one at a time), but the cleanup with this per drink is way more involved. You have to dump the espresso puck, clean the portafilter, clean under the rim that the portafilter attaches through, and run hot water through it, and run a steam clean through the milk frother...whereas with the Nespresso its just cleaning the milk frother.
When I got this machine, I thought it would be cool to act like a barista, then the cold hard reality of the extra work set in and I decided on sticking with the Nespresso and I returned this thing.
Hope this helps someone. If you don't want to refill Nespresso pods, get an original line machine where the pods/capsules are much cheaper. If refilling Nespresso pods, do them in bulk to streamline the process, and get some tools from Recaps. If you enjoy doing the process of preparing Espresso, and are a beginner, then this is the machine for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSDTyCd
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Chefman Barista Pro Espresso Machine, New, Stainless Steel, 1.8 Liters https://www.walmart.com/ip/424204441
I go with Chefman. But I have to take a close look at the quality.
The key (any espresso machine) is soft water. (Coffee taste better too). And follow the instructions to descale the boiler using vinegar.
Hard water sucks for everything to cleaning clothes...dishes...washing....
but good for teeth.
Get nespresso machine with small capsules.
Get hand frother..
Froth milk and put in microwave for 20 seconds.
Make espresso with machine and pods..
Simple..quick...done. Good coffee. No cleaning except the cup.
I was able to take it apart and fix it up, but the boiler is not the greatest design and I will likely be tossing mine out soon.
The internals are starting to corrode and it is probably not good to ingest aluminum or whatever other metal is corroding inside.
https://www.costco.com/de'longhi-15-bar-espresso-and-cappuccino-machine.product.100477277.html [costco.com]
I doubt you can do better for the price. I'm no aficionado, but I worked in numerous coffee shops during college, and have been very happy with this machine.
Here's my post from another thread about it:
https://slickdeals.net/e/14659670-de-longhi-espresso-machine-with-15-bars-of-pressure-90-free-shipping
I wish mine was from Costco, and the all metal look is pretty sleek compared to my black and metal.
I suggest a decent grinder to go with it [this goes for any espresso machine], like the Baratza Encore, for which refurbs are often on sale.
We don't use the frothing wand much anymore (I do straight espresso and my partner does cold drinks mostly), but it works great on the rare occasion we use it.
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Now I jump for a super automatic and never going back to one of this. Anyway I still have this Expresso machine in my garage.
Bare minimum for "good" home espresso would be a Gaggia classic pro ($400), pod and spring kit ($120) and a decent grinder ($400). About a grand total. In for penny in for a pound. Is the breville better than this Mr coffee. Sure. A little bit but you still wont get professional level drinks for the $550+ price difference