- Everything needed to set up an espresso-cappuccino bar at home
- Makes up to 4 cups of espresso in about 5 minutes
- Stainless-steel wand creates froth for cappuccinos, cafe lattes, hot chocolates
- Includes 4 espresso cups with saucers, 2 cappuccino cups with saucers, 4 spoons
- Measures 9-3/4 by 9-3/4 by 8-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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For making espresso and coffee drinks such as cappuccino and café latte at home, this set covers all bases--it even includes a book that explains coffee and cocoa and offers coffee- and cocoa-drink recipes. The compact (9-3/4 inches high by 9-3/4 inches wide by 8-1/2 inches deep) electric espresso machine works simply. Equipped with a tight boiler cap and valve for safety, it brews up to four cups of espresso in about five minutes. Just pour cold water into the boiler, spoon espresso-roast coffee (a 10-1/2-ounce can is included) into the filter basket, place the basket into the filter holder, lock the holder into place, and switch the knob to "brew." In about four minutes, espresso flows into a four-cup carafe that sits on the machine's drip plate: four demitasse cups and saucers, with four spoons, await.
If cappuccino, café latte, hot chocolate, or other milk-based drinks are desired, turn the knob to "froth" and the machine's stainless-steel wand emits steam. Half-fill the frothing pitcher with cold milk (chocolate-flavored for hot chocolate), slip the rubber frothing tip on the wand, place the frothing tip just under the surface of the milk, and heat the milk while creating a foaming cap of froth: two cappuccino cups and saucers await. Pour a shot or two of brewed espresso into them, spoon milk and froth on top, and enjoy. --Fred Brack
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Froth only feature Adjustable espresso/cappuccino stop knob Removable drip tray for easy cleaning 4-cup calibrated glass carafe 20-piece coffee bar set 10.5 oz. can of Italian espresso roast coffee included www.melitta.com
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic espresso maker for the price!,
By Katy Lake (The People's Republic of New Jersey) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Melitta MEXKITB Espresso Maker with 20-Piece Kit (Kitchen)
I can't figure out what you guys are all in a twist over. I bought this machine, minus the espresso cups, frothing pitcher, etc., and I only paid $10 less for all the goodies you got (this offer wasn't available when I was looking for an espresso machine.)This is the SAME model as the one I got, minus all the frills you got for ten bucks. I bought this over a year ago, and it's a FANTASTIC espresso machine! It works great, makes wonderful espresso, fantastic lattes (my fave), and it's easy to clean and completely reliable. I was looking for a second model to give to my boyfriend for a birthday president, and lo and behold, this uber deal is available! I'm taking advantage of it, and why not? Ever since my boyfriend tasted how great the espresso is from this machine, he's been trying to steal mine! I HIGHLY recommend it (and you guys would know this if amazon hadn't removed the OTHER review on just the machine, minus all the bonuses. There, this same machine got FOUR stars, and that's what I based my original purchase on. Btw...they were RIGHT.) :)
30 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cheap Capuccino, Espresso anyone ?,
By George Panama "PTY" (Centreville, VA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Melitta MEXKITB Espresso Maker with 20-Piece Kit (Kitchen)
After spending over $50.00 bucks at Starbucks buying cappuccinos...I decided to try the Melitta Espresso Maker. I guess I was LUCKY not to get any broken cups, or coffee grounds spilled in my kitchen... I opened the Maker, and found a good looking machine and "Made in China" accesories (hey ! again for that price...what to expect right?) It is distributed by Salton-Preston and just like the first enthusiast, "NO COFFEE WHATSOEVER" (there is a reply mail card which states "IN VERY SMALL PRINT"..."The manufacter APOLOGIZES and takes FULL responsibility for any incovenience caused as a result of the omission of the coffee from the product carton...")Lucky me I had some at home...They did include, though, a business reply mail prepaid coupon to be able to get the can of Espresso Roast coffee. Do not attempt to call the 800 number on the card (Toastmaster number? )...They said to "better just send the coupon"...So I will have to wait 2-3 weeks for delivery...(That's a MINUS, right there...) My first capuccino came out OK ! the froth accessory work well. And the coffee did come out as expected after 4 minutes. I am keeping it...but I hope it doesn't act up after the 30 days satisfaction guaranteed period! But, again, for the price, I took the chance, and "so far so good" ! Ciao Starbucks...I have my own now at a decent price !
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
the basic starter espresso maker,
This review is from: Melitta MEXKITB Espresso Maker with 20-Piece Kit (Kitchen)
i am a full time student and am on a budget.
i needed a unit that would make espresso and this came with cups. good: -inexspensive -makes good espresso(use fresh grounds) -easy to use -compact -easy to clean bad: -it has problems with making warm froth(i drink only espresso, so not a problem for me). - melitta could make a better instruction booklet -the desert book doesnt give tips on how to make espresso this is a good starter unit for the home espresso maker, but if you are an exsperinced espresso maker, you might want one with more frills. this is the basic espresso maker, but it works well.
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