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| Imusa Espresso, Cappuccino Maker |  | Brand: Imusa
Buy New: $39.99
as of 3/17/2010 23:23 EDT details
Rating:  38 reviews
Color: Black
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 10.5 x 10.5
MPN: GAU-18200
Model: GAU-18200
UPC: 094046182004
EAN: 0094046182004
ASIN: B00164W8HM
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| Features:
| • | Stylish Dsiagn | | • | Removable filter | | • | Glass Jar |
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Product Description
Espresso or cappuccino in only minutes with the IMUSA Espresso & cappuccino Maker. The stylish design is ideal for storing on your countertop. The steam tube makes for an ideal froth for your favorite cappuccino or latte. The removeable filter is easy to clean and convenient glass jar with pouring feature makes handling a snap.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 10
 Decent espresso but poorly designed January 28, 2010
M. Nolan (Bay Area, CA United States)
I agree with other people's reviews that this machine makes a nice cup of espresso but I am less than impressed with the overall design. The filter handle points in the direction of the steamer, making it extremely difficult to steam you milk. The steamer wand is also very low, so it's hard to use a larger pitcher to froth your milk for lattes. The machine also makes you steam your milk IN BETWEEN making the espresso... so you have to sit there and wait for a few minutes for half the amount to brew, turn the control knob to steam (which is on the other side of the machine and not so easy to turn left handed), steam and froth your milk and then turn the knob back to brew (WHILE holding the steaming hot milk so you don't burn yourself with either the liquid or the wand)....then wait another minute or two for the brew cycle to complete... HOPING that you didn't use too much water/steam for your milk and have enough left over for an accurate pour. I'm not sure about other designs but that seems like a lot of unnecessary steps and a lot of standing by your machine and waiting. I dunno. Espresso is decent enough but I am definitely upgrading to a less-of-a-hassle machine as soon as I can.
A FEW FLAWS, BUT WORKABLE. January 19, 2010
musicreviewer (North Port, FL USA)
I purchased this to replace a $40 Duncan Hines cappuccino maker I have used almost daily since 1994. My goal was to find one that was as similar as possible to my old unit, since it worked so well for so long.
This is the closest I could find. It has a few flaws. For instance, you must pour the water s-l-o-w-l-y into the tank or it overflows because the opening is somewhat restricted. The carafe is about 1/8" bigger than the base it rests on, which is really odd. My old one had a grippy rubberized base; this one is slick, which doesn't help matters. Also, you must push on the little black thing that holds the basket in place when you are dumping out old grounds, or it doesn't retain the basket.
I still give the unit 4 stars because it makes a very good cappuccino at a very reasonable price, and it's competitors are worse.
It works quickly, the control knob is very smooth and allows you to modulate the force of the frothing wand. The wand itself comes with a silly rubber nipple that I promptly removed. The frother works well without it, and that's one less thing to clean. It's important that you wipe off the wand after frothing with a damp cloth as soon as your done. If you don't it hardens and requires more cleaning effort. FYI, from time to time you'll need to clear the little jets on the nozzle. I found a thin sewing needle works well.
I looked everywhere, online and off, and this is by far the best bang for the buck. I'll update this review once I've owned it awhile.
 love the machine but can't find replacement carafe January 18, 2010
Lenore A. Borowski
This machine is great to use, cheap to purchase and small enough to keep out with limited counter space. The foam works great. I have two complaints, one relatively minor and one significant. Minor one is that the base of the expressor grind holder became discolored; the shiny finish came off. The more serious problem is that somehow I broke the carafe and cannot find a replacement. Everywhere I look online the only replacement is the larger carafe that does not fit under the grind holder mechanism unless I don't use the lid or take out the base part. If anyone has found a replacement for this small unit I would love to know where to go to purchase it.
 from a happy go latte customer December 30, 2009
N. Bagley (western North Carolina)
for the past five years, i've strictly been a hot tea drinker, in spite of walking through airports and smelling the wonderful aromas of coffee shops. but just before the christmas holidays i decided to order another espresso machine, since the one i'd previously owned was misplaced or tossed when i moved. after reading the very positive reviews about this particular product, i ordered an imusa and am happy to report that it is even better than the krups that i used for so many years. the seal is NOT a problem, clean-up is very very easy (a must), and the compact size makes it nice for leaving out on the counter after use. the steamer produces fluffy, thick foamed skimmed milk within 30 seconds (i microwave the milk in a pyrex measuring cup first) and i happily pour my latte into a big cozy cup first thing in the morning to sit and enjoy while catching up with email. i see that this imusa machine is currently out of stock - most likely because it is a decent price for a good cuppa; hopefully it will be back in stock soon.
Great for the money! November 20, 2009
Debekay (Nebraska)
I wanted to buy an espresso maker that wouldn't cost too much. I got great value for a great price. Makes great espresso and I have made lattes that taste like I have been to a coffee house.
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