- Produces 1 or 2 cups of espresso at a time; uses ground coffee or pods
- Stainless-steel ThermoBlock heating system reduces calcification
- Produces froth directly from included milk container; no pitcher needed
- Rugged plastic Art Nouveau design; chrome-colored head, black body
- Measures 10-1/2 by 13 by 10 inches; 1-year warranty
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Capable of producing one or two cups of creamy espresso at a time from either ground coffee or coffee pods, this machine has an electronically controlled, 18-bar pump and 1,200 watts of power to ensure topnotch performance. For creating cappuccinos and café lattés, the machine is equipped with Capresso's FrothXpress system, which steams milk and makes froth directly from a cold-milk container without the need of a frothing pitcher. (A plastic, 32-ounce, covered container, which can be stored in the refrigerator, is included.) To reduce calcification, Capresso's stainless-steel ThermoBlock system prevents water from contacting aluminum inside the machine.
Features include a self-locking filter holder for easy operation; separate one-cup, two-cup, and coffee-pod filters; a 40-ounce removable water container; and a control setting to quickly produce hot water for tea and hot chocolate or for converting an espresso into a café Americano. Made in Switzerland, the machine looks great on the counter--a striking Art Nouveau design in rugged plastic, with a chrome-colored head and black body. It measures 10-1/2 inches wide, 13 inches high, and 10 inches deep, weighs 9 pounds, and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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New Stainless Steel-lined ThermoBlock heating system prevents water from coming into contact with aluminum at any point during the brewing process. Two regular sieves and one pod sieve are included for use with ground coffee or pre-packed coffee pods. 18 bar power pump for authentic crema espresso. frothXpress attachment lets you produce unlimited amounts of frothed milk directly into your cappuccino cups. Striking art-nouveau design with copper or silver metallic highlights sets it apart from conventional espresso machines. Espresso Features and Benefits: 1200 Watt Stainless Steel-lined ThermoBlock heating system. Prevents water from coming into contact with aluminum at any point during the brewing process. 18 bar power pump. Creates authentic crema espresso. Self-locking filter holder. Just insert and turn the filter holder until it clicks. Two crema sieves. Brew either one or two cups at a time or use the large sieve to make an 8 oz. "coffee crema." Pod sieve. Lets you use standard, 45 mm round pre-packed espresso pods. 40 oz. removable water container with self-closing valve. Refilling water is fast and easy for continuous operation. Separate high-speed hot water setting. Prepare a cup of hot tea in 30 seconds or add hot water to your espresso coffee to create a Café Americano. Claris Water Care System (available separately). Specially designed Claris filter cartridge eliminates calcium deposits in the machine, improves water taste and removes up to 80% of chlorine and other water impurities. frothXpress Features and Benefits: frothXpress instantly delivers hot milk and milk froth for up to 8 regular cappuccinos (32 oz.) at a time, directly into your coffee mugs or cappuccino cups. No frothing pitcher needed. Attach cold milk container to the frothXpress and turn the selector switch to preheat for 15 seconds, and then to the steam position. The electronically controlled steam pump instantly dispenses hot milk and froth right into your cup. The fastest way to...
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works with pods!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Capresso 112.05 EspressoPro ThermoBlock Pump Espresso Machine with FrothXpress (Kitchen)
This is the first consumer espresso machine I have owned that actually will brew good crema espresso coffee using a pre-packaged pod. Not only that but it does a consistent job of producing superior crema espresso with just about any fresh coffee grounds, no matter what setting one uses.We have owned several countertop espresso machines and this is the best pump machine we have had. Highly recommend this as a good value. The only better machine is lots more money and it is the Capresso C1000 fully automatic espresso machine.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Espresso on a budget, THIS IS THE ONE!!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Capresso 112.05 EspressoPro ThermoBlock Pump Espresso Machine with FrothXpress (Kitchen)
If you are looking for a budget espresso machine which will make GREAT espresso and not take up too much counter space, YOU'VE FOUND IT!! This machine makes a perfect crema shot every time. When I got back from Italy, I knew I couldn't start my day with drip coffee any more. I needed a machine and good beans. I read the reviews and was afraid to by any of the machines in my price range because people said they were terrible. I had tried the Francis Francis and it made a terrible shot. Well the capresso was a gift and I set it up immediately, borrowed some Italian beans from a friend and brewed away. IT WAS GREAT. I'm writing this reveiew after about a year of use. It is still great...every shot is great! It requires thorough cleaning about once every three months to keep up perfect brewing (we make two to four shots a day). It takes some time to get used to the tamping. And getting the right grind is essential. I recommend the Solis Maestro grinder. Its the cheapest quality burr grinder you're gonna find. And please...find GOOD ITALIAN BEANS. Illy is fine, but there are also a lot of fine small Italian companies which sell in the U.S. I get my beans shipped from Florence Italy which may seem extravagant, but its actually a lot cheaper than it would be to buy CRAPPY STARBUCKS espresso beans. Now that you've read my review of the machine, I'll tell you the three most important things involved in a good cup of espresso. In order of importance:
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very convenient,
By Boon (Los Angeles, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Capresso 112.05 EspressoPro ThermoBlock Pump Espresso Machine with FrothXpress (Kitchen)
The only complaint from the other reviews that I can agree with is that the amount of froth on the milk is hard to control. I certainly don't have any trouble getting hot milk. My taste in coffee is probably not very sophisticated, but this machine produces espresso and latte as good as I've had in America.I've had my EspressoPro for 3 years and it's still working well. When I first bought the machine, it didn't work, and the Capresso people were wonderful and immediately sent a new machine. Then there was a mixup over the color (silver vs chrome), and again the Capresso people were wonderful and sent a new machine. Both times they sent me a machine immediately, with packaging to send my old machine back, so I had a new machine within two days of calling them. I always use Espressione coffee pods, and filtered water. That's just what is most convenient for me. I've never actually cleaned the machine's innards, and I haven't noticed any degradation in performance over the years. The milk attachment is very convenient. We wash ours about once a week, although we do have to wash the little siphon/nozzle thing every day. It's about as much work as a stainless jug I guess, with the advantage that you're not wasting milk every time you make a latte. The downside to the milk attachment is that I haven't found a way to get a lot of froth out of it. It's got a little knob on top that is supposed to control the amount of froth. It does a good job of controlling the temperature of the frothed milk, but no matter what I do, I almost always end up with around 1/2 inch of froth on my latte. Occasionally I end up with a lot more or almost none, but I have no idea why. That's my biggest complaint. The bit where the coffee comes out into your cup (you can see my level of sophistication there) has two holes, so it can pour into two cups at once. This is worthless. The coffee never comes out evenly, and if you use pods you can only make a single shot at a time anyway. The end result of the two holes is that whenever I make an espresso, some of it dribbles down the side of the cup instead of going in. It's also a bit short for any latte glass I've ever found, and you have to tilt the glass to get it under. Despite the fact that the EspressoPro doesn't look particularly tough (it's mostly plastic, and not really heavy plastic at that), Mine is still going strong after three years. Much to the dismay of my grandparents, three years is considered long enough to classify something as "durable" thesedays. So there you go. I'm sure there are machines that make better espresso, but for convenience, I haven't seen any machines that can touch this one for less than twice the price. There are a couple of things I'd like to change (milk froth control and height of coffee dispenser), but I would still recommend it.
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