





☕ Elevate your mornings with café-quality espresso at home—because you deserve the best shot!
The Mr. Coffee Automatic Dual Shot Espresso/Cappuccino System combines a powerful 15-bar pump and rapid thermal block heating to deliver rich, authentic espresso and creamy froth. With a large 40 oz removable water reservoir and dual-shot brewing capability, it’s designed for busy professionals craving café-quality drinks at home. Its stainless steel finish and easy-clean drip tray ensure both style and convenience.








| ASIN | B001EU9UTM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,244,686 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #1,050 in Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines |
| Brand | Mr. Coffee |
| Brand Name | Mr. Coffee |
| Capacity | 2.5 pounds |
| Coffee Input Type | ground |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,658 Reviews |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00034264424173 |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Included Components | Filter |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.63"D x 11.45"W x 9.45"H |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Mr. Coffee |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Model Number | ECMP50-RB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Thermal |
| Part Number | ECMP50 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.63"D x 11.45"W x 9.45"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home use |
| Special Feature | Thermal |
| Specific Uses For Product | Coffee maker |
| Style | Automatic Dual Shot |
| UPC | 034264424173 |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year limited warranty |
| Wattage | 1250 |
A**R
Great Espresso Maker For The Price!
If you are expecting to get the highest quality coffee experience, then keep looking. However, this machine is perfect if you accept it for what it is, a cheaper espresso machine that is made for easy use. It is super easy to get started and everything is easy to clean. It creates good enough coffee for home use that is about on par with Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and the like. However, it does not compare to the mom and pop coffee shops, but that should be expected at this price range. I really have been impressed with this machine. It does use the weird pressurized portafilter or whatever which is a con for some. However, this helps you with the brewing process as it doesn't matter as much if your grind or pack are off. I have not had an issue with the handle being hard to insert and twist all the way in the machine either. One thing to note, the holes in the portafilter basket deal do not go all the way through by design. Some people have been mentioning in their review they keep getting faulty parts but that is just the way they are manufactured. It is very different coming from ones that have the holes all the way through, but rest assured it works just fine. Others have complained about the difficulty of removing the water tank to refill it as it degrades the seal over time. The solution to this is simple, don't remove the water tank. The top lifts up and over and is still attached. It makes it very easy to just fill it up via filling up a cup and dumping it in. It actually is super convenient as I top it off every time I go to use it. Also, I did purchase an extended 3 year warranty (really just two years since the manufacturer covers the 1st year) for an additional $5 since quite a few mentioned that they had issues after a year. Another common complaint is that the machine vibrates and moves the cups around when it brews. This is due to the finish on the cover for the drain compartment. However, you have to stand at the machine anyways while it is brewing to shut off the flow once you have the desired amount in the cup. You might as well hold it while it fills. However, you can also just set the cup inside a rubber band or something tacky to keep it in place. It is frustrating that this is an issue, but really its an easy fix. One last note, the machine drains into the removable drip catcher after every time you use the steam function. It just about fills to the top with moderate use so be sure to empty it each time. Otherwise you will end up with it overflowing onto your counter. This is what I believe the other reviewers are complaining about. Also make sure it is aligned correctly when you put it back as the back left goes into the machine and is the point of contact for the water to drain out. If it is not aligned correctly it can leak as well. Overall, this is a great machine. It is cheap, easy to use, and creates decent enough results to satisfy my craving for a latte without having to go to a coffee shop. It also saves money in the long run. The pros by far outweigh the cons in my opinion and I'm sure you will love it too as long as you go into it with realistic expectations. I have added photos of the drip catcher with the cover on and off, where the drip catcher aligns in the machine, the water reservoir open, and the filters tops and bottoms.
D**T
BEST Option for the money by far! (2 1/2 year update)
I purchased this unit about a week ago and I decided to write a review that targets a very specific audience. If you really enjoy Espresso, Cappuccino or even a Latte and you don't like having to pay the high cost of purchasing them from your local coffee shop...AND if you don't have a lot of money to invest in equipment...then this review was written for you. For the money...you will not find a better Espresso machine out there. This is by far the best value on the market as of today (12/2012). I started off with an Aeropress and a hand powered burr grinder from Kyocera that made a very very good substitute for Espresso. And my wife and I were very happy with that system. But we found that the time involved kept us from enjoying our morning Espresso as often as we would have liked and I ended up going out pretty often to a local shop when I felt the need. So I began reading reviews online, watching youtube videos and talking to folks to see what my options were. I was pretty pleased to find out that I did have an affordable option available to me..and so I took the plunge. From Amazon I purchased a Baratza Encore grinder ($130), Mr. Coffee ECMP50 ($80), and an Espresso Tamper. I already had an Aerolatte milk frother (Highly recommended). The combination of this equipment produces an outstanding result that is better than a lot of local shops in my area...and probably yours too! If you can afford to spend $250 then THIS is the way to go...and I can assure you that you will not be disappointed in the result. Go out to a local coffee roaster and get a recommended Espresso blend whole bean (FRESH is BEST). Grind it in the Baratza Encore at the 9 setting for the Mr. Coffee ECMP50 and follow the directions to produce the Espresso. Pour milk into your coffee cup and get it hot in the microwave....then use the Aerolatte milk frother to almost double it in volume. Add your flavorings and sweetener as desired and then pour the Expresso into it to enjoy a WONDERFUL treat. Now think about it...if you just spend $4 per drink and buy just 2 per week (1 for you and 1 for your wife) you will spend $416 per year. With the system above you can produce two drinks EVERY DAY for less than $600 for the YEAR (INCLUDING THE COST OF COFFEE BEANS and MILK!) And even if you have to replace the Mr. Coffee every year....you still come out on top of the deal! So you get 7X the coffee at just a little bit more cost than going to a local shop for just 1 per week. How can you beat that deal? Having said all this I again HIGHLY RECOMMEND this system for those who can spend $250 on their equipment and who love Espresso/Cappuccino/Latte drinks. You will NOT be disappointed, I promise you. Life is too short to not enjoy a good Espresso/Cappuccino/Latte...and the economy is too bad to go to your local shop on a regular basis. So make the plunge now and give YOURSELF a present that you will enjoy for years to come. *** 1 Month update **** Everything is still going strong and I have had ZERO problems. The one thing that I now realize is that I should have taken into account the cost associated with cleaning the grinder and Espresso Maker. There are a few options that you can run through your grinder to clean the parts that are not designed to be easily removed for cleaning...but I have not chosen one for recommendation yet. Once I do, I will refactor the the costs shown above and amend them. The cost of cleaning the Espresso machine can be mitigated by using quality water and following the cleaning recommendations in the manual. I do not expect for the additional cost of cleaning to significantly reduce the value....but it is something that should be taken into consideration, as proper cleaning will increase the life span of your equipment and therefore reduce the cost per serving over the performance period. *** 10 Month update *** Well, we have been using this machine for almost a year now and it is going strong. I just cleaned it for the first time to get ready for the fall, when our latte drinking increases. I still highly recommend this machine if you are looking for something in the sub $300 range. Save your money for a good grinder and go with this machine. Quality ingredients, good water, and investing in a good grinder and you are all set to save big $$ while making drinks better than you can buy at Starbucks! **** 32 Month update **** This machine is still are big part of our family routine...and is going strong. I have heard of folks who have had issues with this machine, but can attest that mine is still working great. Again, maintenance is a big part of ensuring that the system operates trouble free. AND, using good quality water. It is easier to NOT gum up the machine, than to have to descale it constantly! While this has been a staple in my home, I am now making the plunge into a more expensive espresso maker. Having gone from prepping for 1 - 2 frequently during the week to 3 every single day, I feel that I can justify the expense of a step up machine that is designed to take that kind of production. But I will always remember this machine, like a first love, it go me though my initial exploration into the wonderful world of espresso. Thank You Mr. Coffee!
G**H
UPDATE: Third machine lasted 3.5 years - going to 4 stars
UPDATE 3/6/2020 This third machine has lasted about 3.5 years. Now the Coffee isn't coming out as hot as it used to - but it still works. Compared to the $500 machines, they would have to last for more than 15 years to provide the same service - coffee taste not considered. It may be hard to justify NOT buying another if it will last 3.5 years as this one did. UPDATE 10/6/16 - Tried the DeLonghi - sent it back. Bought ANOTHER of these!!! It's now almost 2 years exactly. Working fine - though we did go several months only using the Bialetti. Raising my review from 1 star to 3 stars. UPDATE 9/2/14 - The new machine just died. So do the math - bought original in March of '13. Replaced 9 months later with new one (warranty) in December of '13. New one dies --- 9 months later. It was a daily user - 3 cups for me and one or 2 for my wife. SO...I'm looking at the $99 DeLonghi. With this experience, I'm a little gun shy of shelling out $4-500 for a fancy one. UPDATE 11/18/13 - They sent us a new machine within two weeks of shipping it back for repair. My guess is this is designed to be a throw away machine - though I suspect that the manufacturer would prefer it be AFTER the warranty expires. If you can get two good years of service out of this, then it is probably on par with a $750 machine that lasts 10 years (with regard to cost-to-own). While we were waiting for our machine to return, I pulled out the 1 cup Bialetti Moka my daughter had given us. The Moka actually makes a very good cup of Italian style coffee that we got many places in Italy. (but, to you purists, not it's not espresso.) The coffee from the Moka is stronger and thicker than espresso, but it does not have the crema of the espresso. At least, not the way I make it. The other beauty of the Moka is no moving parts. We've decided, to take some of the daily load off the Mr. Coffee (to hopefully make it last longer) we will alternate between Italian coffee and espresso. UPDATE 10/24/13 - Stopped working yesterday. Turn it on and the only thing that happens is the red and green lights blink at you. Will update again after warranty repair. Within the last week the machine has become extremely slow to fill the espresso cup. I don't get any crema on top of the espresso. I've run a quart of vinegar through it in case there was mineral buildup. We have a water softener so mineral buildup should not be a problem anyway. I also have a 3-stage reverse osmosis filter under the sink - I use that water to fill the reservoir. I was in love with this machine for almost 3 months. Now I'm in hate with it. Will try to work with Sunbeam repair to get it fixed or replaced. More news later. UPDATE: After 2 overnight soaks with vinegar, and making about 20 cups of vinegar espresso it's working again. Keep the vinegar handy even if you have a reverse osmosis filter.
K**N
A coffee lover's must!
I just got this machine today and was enjoying my first latte within an hour! I have never made one before, but read up on it (including some of these reviews) and had no problem pulling off my very first try! Not to mention, with the money we saved by not buying a pricier model (we were also considering the Cuisinart) we decided to buy a burr mill. I know things will only get better from here! I do recommend two things: as other reviewers have said, read the directions! That way when all the lights start blinking or its not working the way it should, you'll know why! (like I did the first time I used it!) and take some time to read other reviews. They will give you good tips on how to make a good espresso, especially if you've never done it before! I also recommend buying from Amazon. I have read other reviews where they purchased the item from a local store so they would have the option of returning it, but Amazon is very good about returns. Besides, the prices are always lower, add on the super saver shipping, and in my case, there was no tax. So it saved me about [...] and I had my machine in less than 7 days!Before you know it, you'll be enjoying your Sunday morning latte, or mocha, or whatever you want at home and not at some overcrowded, overpriced cafe. Update- It's been a week and I'm in Latte heaven. Realizing how easy it is just peeves me more when I think of how much money I could have been saving all this time! Just one note. As an previous reviewer said, the steam quality does decrease over time, but if you gently pull off the steam wand tip, and clean all the gunk, it will be as good as new. In fact I think I will just do that on a daily basis to avoid having wrestle with it after a week. That ealier reviewer mentioned leaving the tip off all together, but I'm not ready to do that. We'll see how it goes this way. I don't forsee any problems. By the way, a great big THANK YOU to all you reviewers out there! You made all the difference with the way I shop online! Especially with this! I never make a purchase if the item does not have good reviews! Update- DO NOT TRY TO STEAM WITH WITHOUT RUBBER TIP! It doesn't work! Just make sure to take off and clean often. Also, ivest in a good tamper. I just got the RSVP (for only [...]) and it makes tamping much easier! Just be sure to pay attention to size. This Mr. Coffee takes a 2" tamper! (or 49mm)This RSVP is perfect! Update- OK, so it's been about 6 months and this machine has paid for itself many times over! I live in a warm climate, so this summer, I have replaced my usual morning latte with a nice cold iced latte, EVERY MORNING! Oh, I also figured that it costs me about $1 to make a latte hot or cold( and that's using organic agave and organic soy milk). And my teenage daughter loves the iced latte too! I can't even begin to guess how much money we have saved by skipping the expensive lattes and making our own! Even when we go out shopping we take our lattes from home to go, where we used to stop at the well known place and drop a $10 or a $20. Think of all the money we've saved! Update- It's the end of November now, so I had this for over 10 monthe and it still works great! No problems at all! And I still use it at least once a day, but mostly twice a day and sometimes four or five! I would just say that how well it works will depend on how well you take care of it. I "blow" the steam wand at least every couple of days and decalcify at least once a month. In between I do run plain water through the brewer and brush off the screen where the water enter the filter. I think this extra effort is well worth it!
E**N
A great cup of espresso.. UPDATE 1/2/13
There are so many informative reviews, like L. Hamilton's, that I don't need to rehash them. I bought mine for my girlfriend to use as I didn't like coffee. Everything I tried from Starbucks tasted like acid. Along with the unit I ordered some well reviewed Lavazza Gusto espresso bricks. Within minutes I loved coffee (at least the coffee I make). I have since settled on Lavazza Rossa as my go-to blend. Pure arabica doesn't work for me. Does mine leak? Yes. When I forget to empty the tray. Every time the frother is used the leftover water in the steam tank gets purged into the tray and I sometimes forget about this hidden water filling it up. Does my water tank leak? No. I could see that tank seal getting worn from constantly removing the tank. I fill it in place and only remove it for occasional cleaning. If yours is leaking due to wear, smear a dab of silicone plumbers grease around the inlet on the machine that the seal goes over to fill in scratches from use. Is there water under the unit? Occasionally from the steam purge as the tray spout is not air tight. I have sponges for that. Does it froth well? Yes. I took off the rubber tip and put it in the junk drawer as it's another item to clean. I can easily froth whole milk, 2%, skim, half & half, and soy milk whether it's chilled or not. Does super tamping help or really matter? Not that I can tell and over tamping puts strain on the pump. Unlike commercial machines, the included filter baskets force the coffee through a pinhole on the bottom of the filter to produce the crema. Heavy packing is not necessary or desirable. Firm is fine. The only addition I made was an aluminum tamper as coffee likes to stick to the included plastic one. Take reasonable care and keep it clean. Form a routine, including the Dance of the Buttons (stolen from another review) and all will be well. 1. Check tank and add water as needed. 2. Make your shots. Press steam button after last shot as it takes a bit to get ready. 3. Do your frothing. Clean the frother immediately after the last batch as the milk will cook on the tip (if you have removed the rubber thingie) and the stem. If you let it go and the milk has hardened, grab a warm damp sponge and wrap it around the tip for a few seconds until the milk is soft and wipe the tip. There will be a whiteish ring on the tip where it meets the stem. That's the rubber sealer for the tip so don't scrub it off. 4. Run the frother again in open air to clear out the nozzle and sterilize the frother. 5. Rinse out the filter and handle. 6. Run the brewer again without the handle in place for a few seconds to rinse off the brew screen. 7. Empty and rinse the drip tray. 8. Enjoy some fine coffee. Yeah, it's a bit to go through each time you use the machine but the coffee is great and worth it to me for what I paid. Run some Lavazza Rossa, or any fine coffee, through it and you probably won't drink another Starbucks, again. Tip: I like to make cold coffee and cappuccino and hate the grittiness if I have to add sugar. I make up a batch of simple sugar syrup and keep it in a squeeze bottle by the machine. Brew - squirt - froth - drink. My apologies if folks are offended by some of this but some people just don't use common sense. Remember, this is a budget priced home 15 BAR machine that just happens to make great coffee. You're not gonna get a Rolex for 80 bucks. Your gonna get a mass produced somewhat flimsy item and the occasional lemon. Get over it. This unit was bought last year and put to daily use without issue or regret. The only time I had to contact Mr. Coffee about a product, it was out of warranty and they treated me right. If mine breaks I will get another if nothing else is outstandingly better in this price range by then. If I come across any issues I can fix (I'm pretty good at it), I will post a solution. UPDATE 1/2/13: It's been 11 months since I bought this and I regret to say that it's still working fine and I'll just have to find something else to gripe about. Here's a couple of things I forgot to mention: During the occasional deep cleaning (like when you run espresso machine cleaner through the unit), remove the rubber divider from the brew head and clean under there as well. I use a chopstick to coax the 2 rubber nipples into the brew head and the divider comes out. Swipe some cooking oil onto the nipples to make putting it back in much easier. I'll post a pic or two if I can. There is a "Stainless steel 2 cup incremental measuring cup, 1 pc" that I found here that works a treat as a frothing cup. It's the perfect depth. Whew. All this writing - time for a cup of coffee. UPDATE 12/1/14 Another 11 months have gone by (what is it with 11?) and I am still using it without issue. It just keeps going.
A**R
Didn't even last a year... Updated review from 5 stars to 1.
UPDATE 02/10/2017 Well, about 2 weeks after my original review the machine started to leak slightly. Initially I thought it was from the drain tube going into the tray after steaming, it was not. It started out as about 1/4 cup of water, and has progressively gotten worse. This morning I went to make my morning coffee and the machine went crazy. It now does not make coffee at all, instead it makes the noise like the pump is running and dumps the entire tank full of water all over the counter. Sorry folks, but for daily or multiple cups a day, this machine simply can't hold up it seems. I'll be spending an extra few dollars and getting the De'Longhi 155 today. Really wish it was a different story, but this thing is no good. I want to start this review by saying that I am a hardcore coffee snob, but I also do not see the need to spend hundreds to make a good espresso. As such, I took a shot at this machine, and I must say that I am really really impressed. The quality of the build on this machine is pretty impressive, the accessories that come with it are usable, and the fill tank is an absolute dream. Since buying this machine I have made easily over 100 shots from it, and I haven't had a single problem. If you grind right this machine will produce an excellent espresso with a nice thick crema. My wife does lattes with this machine every morning and loves it. It does have a lower end steam wand, but it works perfectly to make micro and macro foam depending on the drink. I also really like the basket on the top, and the drip tray is perfect. Priming on this machine takes nearly no time compared to others I have owned as well. The only complaints I have about this machine are the vibration and steam feature. However, it seems the more I use the machine, the more the vibration has decreased. It's no longer so bad it rattles my cup off the drip tray, so that is a plus. For the steam, it just seems there's not a lot of customization on the flow etc. You switch the knob to steam and it is steaming, if you try to turn the knob back a bit it will stop steaming and go into the cleaning cycle. A minor irritation, but an irritation nonetheless. Overall I am happy to give this machine 5 out of 5 stars based on the price and the quality you get for that price. Yes, you can buy a much better machine, but it will cost you a lot of money. For a basic but superb quality espresso, I have no problem recommending this machine to anyone in the market.
B**L
Not perfect, but we liked it. Not a long life, though.
This espresso maker has been my favorite so far, in its size and workings, although it has a few peculiarities. Before going on to other things, I would mention that it is now September, 2012, and I insert this paragraph. We bought this machine in February, 2011. It has become enough of a leaky fountain, squirting a steady stream of water from the frother while it expresses coffee, that we have decided to retire it. It didn't start out that way. It was good for about four cups per day for a year and a half. Maybe it can be repaired; not sure. We're back to using the Hamilton Beach machine, which leaks much less so far. We like to have our cappuccinos twice a day, and we have been through a couple of steam pressured Mr. Coffees and a Hamilton Beach model with a pump. One immediate preference for us is to be able to make a good cup but not spend hundreds of dollars. At first, we didn't relate to people's complaints about water leakage, but after about 14 months we repented. One possibility for leakage, of course, is removal and reinstallation of the tank. I tend to just fill the tank using a small pitcher, which I think is easier than moving the tank around. Leakage from the tank hasn't been an issue for me. Then, this machine ends its cycle by clearing its lines, as far as I can tell, and that pushes a fair amount of water into the catch tray. If you don't empty the tray periodically, it sometimes overflows and gets water on the counter. On the happy side, the catch tray gets washed a lot and doesn't get grungy. The third source of water after a year, though, came to be the steam spout. It would sputter away and drip quite a bit while the espresso was being made, and at other times, so we often put a wash cloth under it to catch the drops. It was a small bother that we could tolerate, at least while it wasn't too bad. It seems as if every espresso maker has its own personality. When we got this one, it spewed quite a bit of steam up along the tube, inside the rubber tip, so it seemed as if the machine was getting steamed more than the coffee. I soon found that the metal tip under the rubber was not screwed into the end of the tube. I screwed it in, and that stopped the back rush of steam, but then the milk, which I was steaming directly in large mugs, tended to bubble up and overflow. After that, I used the steamer with the tip pretty much unscrewed but pushed close in position, allowing some steam backup but not having the milk bubble over. Like so many things, there is what the book says, and then there is the extra touch that you get to learn with experience. The height of the steamer and the bay are nice for my use. I froth the milk directly in mugs, and I can let the mug rest on the edge of the stand and hang against the steam nozzle, building froth while I do other things during that short period until the milk just begins to boil. After a certain period, usually just about the time the milk in a mug starts to boil, the steam cycle shuts off. While this is fairly reliable, I have to keep an eye out so that the mugs don't boil over. To froth a second mug, the previous frothing cycle normally has ended. One can wait for the lights to flash and the lines to clear, or it appears quite fine to shut off the machine, wait a moment, turn it back on, and get to the next frothing a little sooner. Two particular things we have learned: Don't put an extremely fine grind into the basket, or it will block the brewing flow. Espresso grind is good. Also, when filling the basket, be careful about coffee getting under the rim, between the basket and its holder. Even a little of this can pack tightly and make it difficult to clamp the basket in place for brewing. If the clamping is difficult, check this and thereby avoid damaging things. This espresso maker gives an excellent crema, as many have said.
M**O
A great espresso machine for beginners.
I have always wanted to get my own espresso machine but always thought that you had to spend $500+ and anything less was a waste of money. I bought this one based on reviews from others and some blind faith and it has been a great investment. I am low level coffee connoisseur compared to a buddy of mine who knows A LOT about coffee roasting, origins, flavors etc. Ever since getting introduced to that I have become a bit of a coffee snob. That said, on to the machine. It may not feel very sturdy but I have had it for about 3+ months and it has proven to be a good machine so far. According to my coffee buddy this machine does produce really good crema since some cheap espresso might nor produce any or very little. It takes under a minute to pack the coffee sump , attach it back to the machine and serve it. The sump is a bit hard to put on and off but you don't have to get the handle all the way forward. It just needs to turn enough to make a good seal. Noob tip,: clean the machine after each serving since coffee grounds can make it harder to turn the handle or get a good seal. Cleanup is pretty easy. You might have to give it a good whack to get the coffee puck to come out or you can just use a spoon and then wash it out. Once a week I will run water through the sump to give it a decent cleaning. On a side note, one reviewer said that the sump basket had a manufacturing defect because the holes did not go though all the way. I can see how this might be seen as a defect but it is perfectly fine. There are many holes in the sump filter but only one tiny hole at the bottom. You might think it won't work but it works perfectly fine. The water is pumped through at 15 bars of pressure which is how espresso is made. It is not at all like drip coffee machines. I will attach some pics to give a better visual. The milk frother wand could be longer in my opinion. I got this pitcher here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WNGP26Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it works fine for my needs since I only make espressos, lattes and cappuccinos for myself most days and the occasional visitor. In all honesty now knowing how to froth milk properly was a bit of trial and error. I do recommend videos from Seven Miles Coffee Roasters to learn the basics of espresso and milk frothing. At the beginning most of my milk was really foamy and not in a good way. It was like soap suds with large bubbles. The milk barely made the whirlpool motion or not at all. After some practice is was closer to actual foam but still too many large bubbles and no whirlpool. It started making very large bubbles one day and this horrible loud screeching sound like a jet engine but was no longer frothing the milk at all. I thought the wand was broken. Steam pressure just did not seem quite right. Thinking there was some kind of blockage I put white vinegar in the water tank and set the machine to steam. Once I started steaming and was confident it had purged all the water from the machine and was full of vinegar I shut the machine power off. Don't turn it off by the control knob or it will purge it all from the machine. I let it sit there overnight and in the morning I turned it on, set it on steam and submerged the wand in a cup of cold water. The water was a milky white after a couple of minutes of purging. I doubt this was the vinegar alone but after a few more minutes of steaming and then a few minutes of the espresso machine to make sure all the vinegar was cleaned out I used the wand again and it worked properly again! MILK FROTHING: REMOVE THE RUBBER WAND COVER! It's just there to make keep people from burning themselves and trying to sue. I just see it as a potential bacteria trap if not cleaned properly every time. To froth the milk to a creamy consistency you have to use a pitcher that can hold 2-3 times the amount of milk you are using since it will expand that much during frothing. I put the pitcher with the milk in the freezer for a while to get the milk as cold as possible to give me the most time to froth it. When you put the wand in you only want the tip to be barely under the surface introduce air bubbles into the milk. You want to tip the pitcher at a slight angle so it makes the milk go around in a whirlpool. If you completely submerge it then you will hear that loud jet engine sound I mentioned earlier This is because there is no air in the milk and the steam being forced into it is causing cavitation ( google it, too long to explain ). After the milk has started to expand and is close to 1.5X to 2X it's volume then you can submerge the whole wand. While many baristas or coffee connoisseurs can get all fancy and tell you to make sure th milk does not get above 65 degrees celsius I just go with the rule of keeping a finger under the pitcher until it is too hot to keep it there for more than a second. After a couple of months I can get the milk to that creamy, silky consistency I did not expect was possible with a $100 machine. I would highly recommend this machine. I dunno is the issue I had with the frothing wand was just a fluke or my own inexperience. The machine was completely sealed and did not look like it had been used so, QA oversight maybe? Despite that issue I would recommend this machine to someone who wants to learn to make their own espresso and lattes.
A**R
One Star
Was suggested to buy a stabilizer. Did so and it still stopped working on the first day
R**E
Excellent!
Excellent machine - love it@
J**O
Excelente cafetera
Es una excelente cafetera y a un muy buen precio. El exprés sale concentrado y con espuma. Es la segunda que compro, la primera la usé diario varios años. Muy recomendable.
V**N
So far so good.
Bought the machine for my wife and she loves it. So far so good.
C**N
excelente
Bien equipada, buena temperatura, fácil de manejar, espumea perfecto, con un lindo diseño, super bien para las cocinas modernas, RECOMENDABLE.
Trustpilot
2 months ago
2 weeks ago