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"Great Machine for Beginners" I like to drink a latte daily, but at nearly $4 a pop it was getting to be quite a pricey habit. After performing a lot of research on machines, and keeping my budget of ~$350 in mind, I decided upon the Cuisinart and couldn't be happier. Having never made my own espresso I was looking for a simple but quality machine -- the Cuisinart is exactly that, and even comes with an instructional CD for us newbies. After only a couple uses I have this down to an art, and enjoy a delicious latte every day. I read through the current reviews, and haven't had any of the problems people have described (i.e. leaking water reservoir, "exploding" grounds). The steam wand is a little long, and the warming tray isn't overly effective, but for the cost and the quality of the product these are minor inconveniences at worst. A nice crema is produced, the steaming wand works well, and it's pretty easy to clean. I highly recommend this machine. It's actually a pragmatic buy... ~$35/month making my own latte vs. ~$100/month purchasing in stores! "Great for the price" I love this Espresso Maker. It works great and makes great espresso. The only problem I have had was that some parts were missing when I received it. "Nice froth, but filter basket leaks" Nice shot, nice crema, but the filter basket leaked despite all troubleshooting efforts. That was annoying and messy enough for me to give up on this machine. "Good machine" I have used this espresso machine severals times. I am still learning but I am pleased with the results so far. My lattes aren't hot enough which I found out was due to my steamed milk being cold. Other than that everything works well. "Great Coffee, but Have a Backup Plan Too!" I like my coffee. In fact, I freely admit to being a coffee addict. And before I say anything else, let me say that this machine makes great coffee. With the right beans and a bit of practice, you can beat the taste of any coffee shop with this. That said, I am glad, I still have my french press, because sometimes this machine decides to be difficult. It usually starts if you tamp your coffee too hard. The coffee maker is then unable to pass water through and ceases up completely. Make sure you watch what you are doing, so you can stop it from trying if necessary. Now, the real problem with this is, that you will have a very hard time removing the basket, as long as there is still pressure inside. It takes somewhere between 5-10 minutes at least, before the pressure has gone down enough, that you can pry the basket off (watch for exploding coffeegrounds, if you didn't wait long enough). To make matters worse, the machine seems to have a hard time recovering after an incident such as this. It seems to get even pickier, with what it will accept, and it will be easier to resort to the backup plan, and let the espresso machine recover. I would rate the EM-100 a 5/5, if it weren't for this problem. I hardly apply any strength, when I tamp my coffee, and I still run into trouble from time to time. In fact, the first one I had got so picky, that I took it back to the store and exchanged it. To minimize my risk, I take great care to clean every bit of the coffee maker after each use. If you can live with this issue, the coffee that comes out of this machine really is to die for.
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Cuisinart EM-100 1000-Watt 15-Bar Espresso Maker, Stainless Steel
Why I buy this one ? - Espresso maker with 15 bars of pressure for perfect coffee drinks - Brews 1 to 2 cups from either ground espresso or pods - 53-ounce removable reservoir; porta-filter holder; cup-warming plate - Steam nozzle; frothing cup; removable drip tray; tamping tool included - Measures 8-1/5 by 11 by 12-5/9 inches; 3-year limited warranty It's better to buy this one too...
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What our customer's say! "Buyer beware", This unit was able to make nice coffees while it worked but after 7 months it started to die. It began passing coffee only sometimes and now, it makes all the right noises but no coffee is able to drip out. Not one drop, no matter what i do. I will go on a crusade to inform the world about how worthless this product is. Imagine spending hundreds of dollars on a coffee maker that can't even survive 8 months. Cuisinart, you have not heard the last of me!! "Very good machine", Use it at least twice daily with both ESE pods and ground espresso. It really is a nice machine. If you are like some other reviewers and have problems with coffee grounds blowing out over the kitchen after you are done then you are likely tamping them too hard or using a grind that's too fine. Easiest way for a first time user is to buy some coffee in ESE (easy serve espresso) pods from the internet and feel it to see how hard the coffee is tamped in the pod. Cut it open and see how finely it is ground. Go to the grocery store and grind a pound of your favorite roast to about the same grind. At my grocery store the second or the third finest setting works fine. You can use your own grinder but a good burr type grinder costs some money and the less expensive blade grinders are useless for espresso. Tamp it to about the same hardness as the pod was. It makes wonderful espresso with lots of crema on top. I've never had an issue with grounds or steam blowing out after I release the pot--even with the machine on and waiting just until the coffee stops dripping to detatch it. I don't see how you could go wrong, but some obviously do. This one looks nice. It works well. Has a self-priming pump (a good feature that alot don't include). It comes with a tamper, a stainless-steel frothing cup, filter holders for pods, single, and double shots. It also includes 2 tolls to clean the little holes the espresso is pumped through. It comes with pretty much everything you would end up buying for it in the first year. I have a water softener so scale will never be a problem but you would want to descale it once in a while if you don't use distilled water. The only thing I wish it had was a dial thermometer so I could watch the water temp more closely. I believe that it has an aluminum boiler. I would prefer brass but you just can't get it at this price. The pump makes some noise but not more than any other I've used. Steam espresso machines are cheaper, much quieter but burn the coffee and it doesn't taste nearly as good. Overall, very good product, easy to use and the best value by far at this price. "Nice Machine", Well designed unit. Very functional and easy to use. Makes an excellent Latte. Steamer works well, unit heats up quickly. Easy to disassemble and clean. Like how it has a vacume break when finished steaming. No mess or worry about pressure when grounds are removed. Water reservoir is hidden in back, flip top lid makes it easy to refill without removing. I like everything about this unit. "Affordable espresso", This is a great basic espresso maker! Very easy to use, easy to clean up. If you are extremely picky about the flavor of espresso I'm not sure this low-end machine is for you, but for someone who just needs a quick cappuccino in the morning, it's perfect. "Good little machine.", Unlike other reviewers who seem to be highly experienced espresso experts, this was my first espresso machine and it managed to make excellent coffee even in my clumsy, technologically-challenged hands. Some of the things I like most: (i) easy to load and unload the ground coffee; (ii) works reliably; and (iii) makes a mean cup of really creamy espresso. I have not yet mastered the milk frothing wand, but I'm sure that after watching the included DVD it will be a no-brainer. The only thing I don't like is the "coffee pod" system. Although it may not be this machine's fault, the pod system makes crummy coffee, which I unfortunately learned after dishing out $15 for a box of Illy pods. So, if you want to make espresso the old fashioned way, this is quite a nifty little gadget at a very reasonable price. 
Read this reviews before You buy... "Frustrating... maybe it was the shipping..", I ordered this after reading the reviews, and never got to even use it because after unpacking it all I found one of the clips that holds the water reservoir was broken off. So... I managed to get it back in the box (no easy task), then ordered and received a replacement, and guess what?! The same exact clip was broken off this one too! So... I don't know if it's the packaging, or the manufacturing... but I would NOT recommend this item. "Great Value", The Cuisinart EM 100 is a true bargain and a great espresso maker. Over the past 15 years I've purchased two Krups and one Capresso in the $250 range. Neither brand was capable of processing an espresso grind. They usually blocked up and let no water past the grinds. I had to resort to using drip grind coffee. The Cuisinart does a great job processing an espresso ground coffee, leaves a fine crema, steamer works perfectly and is a breeze to clean up. Its built like a tank, looks cool and I'm totally surprised and satisfied with its performance. "We love our Cuisinart Espresso Maker", We've had this machine for about six months, and is our first pump espresso maker. This replaced our steam model, which was frustrating to use. From the day this beauty came home (special deal at Macy's - $[...] less a $[...] gift card rebate!) we haven't touched our coffee maker - well yes, we did make some coffee at Thanksgiving, but that was it. We've used all the filter sizes with ground espresso and pods. Great crema (even some with the pods), easy to use and easy to clean. The quality of the beans you use will make all the difference in your result. We love Illy medium roast with this machine. Yes, the steam wand is a bit long but that's not a problem for us - we have the machine placed on the end of the counter. You can produce cafe quality foam with a bit of practice. The only complaint I have - and it's a minor one - is that the plastic cover on the water tank vibrates quite loudly when the pump is going. Granted we were thrilled that we were able to purchase this espresso maker for about $[...] off the going retail price. It pays to watch the sales and special rebates. We couldn't be happier with our bargain! "This is what I call " CAFFE' "", Living in Florida for over five years, I have been deprived of a real cup of "caffe` espresso". Thank you Cuisinart. "Easy, Yummy, Great Design", We had a Krups combo coffee pot/espresso machine and after several espresso calamities in a row, I gave up and got this Cuisinart. So far it has been great! It seems that there used to be only basic espresso makers or extremely expensive ones on the market, with nothing in between. But the Cuisinart satisfies the coffee connoisseur on a budget by making truly wonderful espresso and more. One of my frustrations with our last model was the "perfect froth" tip, which was disastrous to say the least. I just need a basic steam wand and I can take it from there, and the Cuisinart fits the bill - it steamed and frothed my milk easily and quickly. Just be careful to use less milk than you might think, because the volume doubles in no time. I'll probably switch to a larger pitcher than the one that comes with the Cuisinart, though it's fine to start out. A couple tips to get started: the instructions say the heating light should come on right away, but it didn't for me until I switched the small knob to the droplet icon (as opposed to the middle neutral position). I figured this out by watching the video, which I recommend as the instruction manual is pretty bare. It's also good to see how much pressure one should use to tamp the grounds. The only negative thing I can say is that the warming tray doesn't seem to get very warm, but I do like being able to store my cups on top anyway (more space in the cabinets now, plus a certain café aesthetic is always nice), so I don't mind. Positives are that it's fast, it's quiet, everything is sturdy and well designed (and clicks or locks solidly in place so you know things are seated correctly), and the espresso is truly café quality - an enormous difference from the more basic espresso machines on the market. UPDATE: Since this review I have had some experiences with clogging. Cuisinart customer service was totally unhelpful, but here's what I do to remedy the situation: 1. As soon as you notice espresso isn't coming out, turn off the machine, take off the basket (you may have to wait for the pressure to subside), rinse it out well, and fill the machine with water. 2. Scrub the underside of the metal grid that the filter basket attaches to with a damp cloth. 3. Reattach just the basket with no filter. Heat water and run that through to get any clogs in the upper part of the machine. I fill up a milk pitcher. Then turn the big black dial to neutral, add the empty filter to the basket, and repeat. As long as water starts running through that ok it should be all right. I hope it works for you! |
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