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 enlarge | Brand: Capresso
List Price: $440.00
Buy New: $299.99
You Save: $140.01 (32%)
Rating:  94 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11
Dimensions (in): 17.5 x 14.1 x 13.9
MPN: 121-01
Model: 121.01
UPC: 794151400580
EAN: 0794151400580
ASIN: B00005AC5C
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 10
 Great Coffee/Okay Espresso - Poor Heating August 9, 2008
L. Sorensen (Plano, TX United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this machine as a Christmas present in December 07 and after using it for over a 1 1/2 years, there are some valid statements in the current reviews. On first opening of the box, I was disappointed in the cheap design of it. The majority of it is plastic, except for the arm, drip grill, and drip dispenser. For $300, I thought it would be designed better.
When I first got it home, I was excited to try and it and have to say it took me a couple of times to figure out the loading of the espresso. The instructions say that a max of 2 cups (using the provided measuring spoon) should be used. What they didn't say is that you have to make sure the arm 'locks' in place to disperse the espresso correctly instead of it draining into the grounds disgard bin and then overflows into the drip drain. This can get messy and it took a couple of times for me to figure it out. In reading other reviews, everything they say is accurate. It is easy to maintain, it does need to be cleaned, but I had it for 1 1/2 years and cleaned it once a week, if not every two weeks. Having the disgard bin is nice and makes it easy for a quick cup of Crema Coffee in the morning if espresso is not your thing. The frother wasn't worth a darn and I ended up warming up my milk via my microwave. Until the power button went out, I had to heat up the coffee in my microwave for 30 secs daily.
Ultimately, in asking the question 'Would you buy it again', the answer is no. I am looking for a single-cup coffee brewer, probably the Breville. Breville BKC600XL Gourmet Single-Cup Coffee Brewer
 Flashbacks of Rome July 24, 2008
La Donna Nonna (Peach Bottom, PA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got "into" tea in my teens and 40 years later I am a novice to the world of coffee. I got attached to the creamy beverage cappuccino while in Italy recently and decided to purchase a machine. I bought a Mr. Coffee Expresso/ Cappuccino maker and it did not make a good froth. I could have created better froth by placing a straw into the pitcher and blowing bubbles into the milk! Then I began doing some research on Amazon into other machines. I almost bought a manual machine until the reviews indicated that a degree of mechanical skill was needed to operate the device. I have the mechanical ability of a gerbil and when I saw the words "must prime the pump" as well as other mysterious manuvers, I feared I would need to return to Rome for my cappuccino (Starbucks with their huge servings just doesn't cut it for me plus it's just not as good), or would need to spend upward of $1000 and more to purchase an automatic machine. Then I read the reviews on the Capresso and was pleased at the price, ease of use and the kudos for the rich, thick froth, and I decided to purchase one. It arrived in 1 1/2 days. I made my first cup this morning and I had flashbacks of having my morning cappucchino at the cafe's under the old apartment buildings of Rome with their cascades of ivy tumbling from flower boxes. The
Simply Awesome June 26, 2008
Tamara Kreuz Foehring (Chicago, Illinois)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Buying this machine was one of the nicest things I've ever done for myself! It took a while to get the hang of using it - which way to crank the knob, which lever to use, etc., but the design is really ingenious. No more tamping, and super easy cleanup. I take it apart and clean it really well about once a week; in between I simply rinse out the drip tray and the container that holds the used grounds when the red light indicates it needs to be emptied. You do have to clean the steam spout after each use so that it doesn't get clogged or stuck on the machine, which only takes a minute. I was hooked on lattes from Caribou, but the ones I make at home taste even better - at a very small fraction of the price. You get a very smooth, rich espresso flavor, and you can enjoy your coffee anytime - even when you're too tired to go out and get a latte! I bought it several months ago, and it has already more than paid for itself. Go ahead and get it - you'll only be sorry that you didn't do it sooner!
 Good Expresso, but be careful with amount of coffee used June 8, 2008
L. Althoff (Fairbanks,Alaska)
I like the expresso & the steamer used for heating the milk, they work great, but if you put just a little too much coffee in, the machine will brew it to the discard bin & the tray. It has done this several times & sometimes I have had to do what you do when it is first used. Don't put anything in the coffee loading area & push the plunger down & then brew, I have had to do this to get it brewing the right way. Needless to say I try not to overfill with coffee. But I do like it very much & am glad I got it, maybe mine is just super sensitive.
Every Day Luxury June 7, 2008
Java Jiver (Seattle, WA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm not going to lie to you, this is the best kitchen appliance I own. I have had my Capresso Espresso machine for 6 years & I use it every day! I absolutely love it. It is soooo easy to use that you can literally make your morning espresso, put it in your to-go cup & be out the door in 2 minutes!
I chose this machine because of it's fast & easy - every day quality. I have a friend that is from Europe & he decided to get a more traditional espresso maker because he wants the ability to make turkish coffee once in a while & this Capresso model won't handle that fine of coffee grind. But I have to tell you - I use my machine everyday without a big mess - literally fill the water once a week & dump the grinds twice a week & you are good to go -- he barely uses his machine because it takes so long & is so messy.
Because the Capresso is so fast & easy to use you can easily make espressos (or Irish Coffees) for your guests & not miss the party. My friend's machine does not lend itself to this as each cup takes so long to make.
And 6 years -- come on - totally hassle free espresso every day for 6 years -- I could practically put a kid through college with what I've saved on Starbucks!
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