- Use exclusively with preproportioned, single-serving coffee pods
- Turbo-Jet frother creates froth without boiling milk
- Patented Crema Mater filter produces a generous head of foam each time
- Instructional video included; toll-free customer help line
- 10-year pump warrant
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If you're intimidated by regular espresso machines, with all that grinding, measuring, and tamping, Briel has come to the rescue with their Capri pump espresso machine. It uses nifty round coffee pods similar to tea bags that contain a single serving of dark-roasted, finely ground coffee sealed in filter paper (the coffee pods are available at most coffee and specialty shops). Once the pod is positioned on the filter, the machine takes over--within minutes it makes a tiny cup of luscious, smooth espresso topped with caramel-colored foam. Even if you've never made espresso before, you'll be a veritable barista in minutes with the Capri. The easy-to-fill water container features a water level indicator visible from the front, and the switch buttons on the top of the machine have clear graphics, so you won't hit the wrong button. When you're ready to try your hand at cappuccino, the steam tube is adjustable and easy to use, and an instructional video comes with the machine. This machine also cleans easily and looks swell sitting on the counter. --C. Whitney-Ward
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The ESPRESSIONE PROFESSIONAL machine produced in Italy by Grimac, who enjoys a wealth of knowledge with more than thirty years of experience in the coffee sector. Easy to use mechanism for quickly brewing espresso coffee and even breakfast tea. This incredible machine features commercial quality components, is well suited for small restaurants, hotels, cafes, and of course, use by the upscale consumer. ESE for use coffee servings (pods)!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
typical espresso machine,
This review is from: Espressione MGT-05 Nuvola Espresso Machine (Kitchen)
We've had this Nuvola for 3 years now. I suppose we are fairly critical; I grew up and have lived in Italy as an adult, my wife is Swiss and is a demanding espresso drinker.Pro's: We have used probably about 30 different pods then settled on Illy for our tastes. The espresso's are as good as the few good ones served in US restaurants but don't measure up to the crema or froth from a manual or semi-automatic machine (we've had many and still have one manual). Easy to live with. In spite of my comment below, the machine is easy to clean and keep clean. Readjustments (owners manual) should be done yearly -- no big deal. Irritations: Ours came with a really dumb set of water tubes that float in the water even without air in them. You have to figure out how to keep it on the bottom of the water reservoir. I used a simple clip attached to a rib in the reservoir. Cons: It has leaked since new. Under the machine which means the machine has to be moved to clean it up. The machine has been supposedly rebuilt by the importer to no avail. Pressure varies a lot. Need to give it time to build up properly, maybe 30 seconds between shots. Though nothing to do with the machine, our observation is pods vary a lot within the same batch. You seldom know what you get. Our Illy Scuro's are pretty reliable while the decafs vary all over the place. If you are picky about espresso or take pleasure in a great pour, I'd consider a pod machine a poor choice. Its all about convenience. Overall: Ours is about shot. After 3 years of pouring over a dozen espresso's a day the pressure is getting more and more unreliable. We think that's to be expected. We get that life out of semi-automatics as well. Our manual, which we still have, is about 30 years old and works great. But, its expensive and a pain to use and to clean. The issue here is will you be satisfied with pods? If the basic description I provided of the machine itself is a turnoff then look beyond pods as all pod machines appear to have their own unique weaknesses.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
best pod only machine,
By Always consistent, no special tamping, just put in a pod and have a really good espresso right away.
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