CASABREWS CM5418 Espresso Machine 20 Bar, Compact Espresso Maker with Steam Milk Frother, Stainless Steel Coffee Machine with 34oz Removable Water Tank for Cappuccino, Gift for Women or Men, Silver

4 stars if you're intent on learning to make great espresso, 5 stars if you're happy to stick with beginner mode.There's nothing inherently wrong with this machine. It can make good espresso, with a nice crema, if you use fresh, quality coffee that's ground correctly AND you run it at least twice without coffee before making a cup -- the portafilter needs to be hot or you'll get a subpar extraction that's thin and lacks the silky smooth mouth feel.Ignore the single shot basket. It's pretty much useless. No one makes single shots.Fill the double shot basket as close to the max line as you can (~15g of coffee), and MOST IMPORTANTLY reprogram the 1 cup button so that you get about 30 to 32 grams of espresso in your cup. 15g of coffee for 30 grams of espresso is the "golden ratio" of 1:2.From the factory, both the 1 cup and 2 cup buttons allow way too much water. The ratio is closer to 1:4, which will yield a terrible espresso. Buy a coffee scale with a timer function and reprogram the 1 cup button as I said above (for ~30g of espresso in the cup).The 2 cup button will be your "manual" button -- you can use it as an on/off button to do a manual extraction while watching your coffee scale and timer, the way a professional manual espresso machine is used.If this is all you ever want to do, and you like the results, then it's a 5 star machine. However, if you were hoping to experiment with your grind and your tamping to achieve different extraction pressures and times, then you'll have to buy a new portafilter, one that does not use a pressurized basket. The cheapest I found was a bottomless portafilter from a 3rd party for $60 CAD. You'll also need a real tamper, which is another $20 to $30 depending on features ($30 for a spring-loaded one). And you'll likely need a coffee distributer and leveler too ($30) since you'll be working with a bottomless portafilter and they are much less forgiving (on purpose).That's why I say 4 stars if you had aspirations of learning the art of espresso making -- after buying all the additional parts, you'll have spent almost as much as a De'Longhi Maestro Plus which comes with both pressurized and non pressurized filter baskets (so you get the best of both worlds) plus all the accessories you need, AND you'll still be stuck with the Casabrews 51mm portafilter which is a little small and only holds 14-15g of coffee -- larger diameter portafilters are preferred, 58mm being the standard for pro systems, and being able to hold 16-20g of coffee is preferred.Like I said, it does make good coffee. It just doesn't offer any way to grow your skills and make even better coffee. I've had it for 24 hours and I already wish I'd bought something more professional, but I'm the kind of person who will take the time to learn, so if that's not you, then go for the Casabrews.

Es una excelente compra para empezar a preparar espressos reales.Solamente recomiendo comprar por separado un portafiltro sin fondo, ya que el que viene es presurizado y si te gusta explorar diferentes cafés con ese no es la mejor alternativa.

The espresso machine exceeded all expectations. It is solid, sleek, easy to use and makes the most amazing espresso. The steamer quickly heats up milk for cappuccino or lattes. To start the day with better than any coffee shop flat whites is such a treat!

J'ai longtemps hésité à commander cette machine à espresso, cherchant à avoir un bon café de qualité sans trop y mettre d'argent.J'ai finalement passée ma commande et reçu la machine le lendemain. Je pensais sérieusement que j'allais devoir faire des essais-erreurs avant de réussir à avoir un bon espresso. J'ai préchauffé la machine comme recommandé par la marque, en faisant couler un 2 tasses, sans y mettre d'espresso, avant de faire une vraie tasse.Hé bien, mon tout premier espresso était vraiment excellent. J'ai choisi un sac de café Lavazza "crema e gusto" moulu finement que j'ai trouvé au supermarché, j'ai mis 11-13g dans mon portafilter, et dès ma première gorgée j'ai été grandement surprise. Aucun arrière-goût, aucune amertume. Un café très doux, mais fort en même temps.Points importants à noter:- Le mousseur à lait prend parfois un peu de temps à être bien chaud et je n'ai pas réussi à faire mousser mon lait au complet, mais ce n'était pas ma priorité.- Le mousseur est aussi très bruyant, au point de faire siler mes oreilles.- J'utilise l'eau chaude du mousseur à lait (sans mettre l'option steam) pour allonger mon espresso, mais parfois l'eau n'est pas aussi chaude que j'aimerais qu'elle le soit.Je suis très contente de mon achat, et après une semaine à me faire des café régulièrement je n'ai aucun problème majeur avec la machine. Je recommanderais clairement cette machine pour ceux qui souhaitent se faire des espressos, ou allongés de qualité, sans trop dépenser (surtout considérant que certaines machines à pods sont encore plus chères que celle-ci).Évidemment il est possible de "modder" la machine en changeant le portafilter, mais honnêtement, étant quelqu'un qui prend de 2-5 cafés par jour, je ne vois pas l'intérêt pour le moment puisque le café est très bon!Je recommande!!

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Excellent Espresso Quickly! Amazing little machine! I ordered after my 2018 espresso machine stopped working. I was hesitant and thought I should have ordered the 3 second instant heat in this brand, especially after unboxing and reading the multiple tags and stickers on the machine telling me to preheat (pre brew) a 2 cup to ensure the espresso is heated. The pre brew with water was well my pinky is still aching so not necessary!Easy set up, clear instructions. Comes with a small and large portafilter (stainless steel) and a plastic tamper.The large portafilter produces a 2 cup espresso and tastes much better than my previous machine.If you are going to use this every once in a while no need to buy a metal tamper, but daily use will necessitate steel tamper.Water reservoir holds quite a lot, no leaking when poured correctly (I used a older model coffee cup holder shown).Machine is loud, I have used for 6 cycles. It heats up quickly (within 3 seconds) but it makes noise during the percolating phase. Directions state this will lessen in time.Steam feature works as expected which is wonderful.My suggestion for all readers is to use distilled water to prevent buildup and to also produce a smooth espresso every time. My previous machine lasted 7 years, the connection internally wore out not the heating element.Excellent purchase.

Great for beginners I bought this machine around 3 months ago. I wanted to get into making espresso but didn't want to invest in a machine that cost me over $1,000. This machine came at a reasonable price and many coffee experts seemed to love it, so I made the purchase. The machine has a good build and it doesn't take up too much space on the kitchen counter. It's fairly straight-forward to use and makes really good espresso. The steam wand is a bit loud and takes a while to heat up, but for the price, it does its job remarkably well. I noticed the machine doesn't let you pull another shot right after you've steamed milk, so be aware of that when making more than one cup. The maker also has helpful videos on YouTube if you need to troubleshoot any problems. Overall, it's a fantastic machine for beginners as it's easy to use and makes great espresso.

Love Affair with Espresso on a Budget! I’m very impressed with the performance of the Casabrews CM5418. I’ve been using it almost everyday for nearly 2 months and I’m ready to share my thoughts:- I love espresso. The Casabrews CM5418 makes it very affordable to have delicious espresso drinks daily. It’s a great value for the sale price of under $120 that I paid on Amazon.- The machine is very stylish looking and its slim design doesn’t take up a lot of counter space. I have the silver one.- It’s a basic machine, lightweight stainless steel, but it’s not flimsy. I do need to hold it steady when inserting the portafilter, but that’s not a big deal.- As a beginner, I was intimidated about learning to operate the machine properly, but the clear instructions with photos make it truly easy and straightforward to get great results.- The Casabrews CM5418 makes hot delicious crema topped espresso! Each and every time! Not bad for my novice tastebuds.- The steam wand is also easy to froth hot milk for lattes.- There’s no built in grinder - but I already have a separate grinder and Amazon sells my favorite Italian espresso grind coffee.- I’m also experimenting with using the machine’s hot water and steam wand to make Matcha lattes and chocolate drinks.I highly recommend the Casabrews CM5418 for people who love quality espresso and have a limited budget.

A DEFINITE NEED TO BUY IF SHOPPING FOR ESPRESSO MACHINES! I LOVE this machine! I don’t leave reviews but I have to for this purchase. I bought mine during the July Amazon prime days so I’ve had it for abt 6 mos now.I’ve never had an issue with it. I use it multiple times a day and don’t know how I lived without it for so many yrs. It makes beautiful espresso shots and warms the milk to a frothy delicious drink.The only bad thing I can say abt this machine is it does get really loud when steaming the milk. So may not be the best choice for an office setting or somewhere where noise levels matter. It only takes a few mins to warm the milk tho so it’s not the biggest nuisance but should be noted.I highly recommend this product. It’s low maintenance, well made, relatively compact, esthetically pleasing and works beautifully.I also find it to be very affordable and worth every penny. It has saved us thousands of dollars from expensive daily lattes. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

Excellent espresso machine for home use This espresso machine works perfectly and makes great-tasting coffee. It heats up quickly and is very easy to use, even for beginners. The espresso comes out rich and flavorful with a nice crema on top. The design is sleek and compact, making it a great fit for any kitchen. Overall, it’s a high-quality machine and a great value for the price. I’m very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend it.