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Product Features

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

Product Details

Item Weight: 9 pounds
Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
ASIN: B00004R938
Item model number: MEXKITB

Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #190,064 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)
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Amazon.com Review
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

Product Description
Melitta Espresso Maker w/ 20pc Service Set MODEL- MEXKITB VENDOR- MELITTA FEATURES- Espresso Maker with Service Set "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 MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEAR

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3.1 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews)

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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!, April 7, 2004

By	Katy Lake (The People's Republic of New Jersey) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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.) :)

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30 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Cheap Capuccino, Espresso anyone ?, July 10, 2000

By	George Panama "PTY" (Centreville, VA) - See all my reviews

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 !

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars the basic starter espresso maker, August 19, 2004

By	J. Mcgee - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Never made hot espresso, but now doesn't even make warm
Out of the box this never made hot espresso, it was warm at best. After a few weeks of use it didn't even warm it any more. Not worth buying. Read more

Published on April 3, 2007 by Daniel Seliger

1.0 out of 5 stars worked good for only a couple of months, then steam started escaping
I spoke with Salton, Inc. who said it was out of warranty (1 year), but I could buy a replacement lid for a mere $10 + taxes + shipping! Read more

Published on February 26, 2007 by Diane K. Brown

3.0 out of 5 stars This was a wedding gift
This was not a purchase for myself, it was for a wedding gift that Macy's did not have in stock, so I honestly cannot rate the item, but I can say that it got to my house in the... Read more

Published on June 26, 2006 by Teresa Y. Jansen

5.0 out of 5 stars need affordable expresso?
Ok I can only drink good expresso so my requirement for a machine was that it had to make great coffee...(substandard I cannot digest)....,convenient size...affordable... Read more

Published on March 12, 2006 by Lisa

4.0 out of 5 stars Good machine for the money
Considering the price, the Melitta Espresso machine is a good value. It's not for heavy use though. Read more

Published on August 23, 2005 by K. Burleson

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice for a cheap espresso maker
Having searched through all of the reviews hear on Amazon and after looking athe different companies web pages, I decided on the Melitta MEXKTIB because it had the best reviews,... Read more

Published on August 12, 2005 by A. T. George

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't beat the price!
Since I just wanted a small unit for a morning cappuccino, this Melitta is perfect for me. The coffee is hot and tastes good. (Just experiment to get the right amount of coffee. Read more

Published on November 28, 2004 by Quiltbat

5.0 out of 5 stars More than "fine for the price"
The cups, saucers, and froth pitcher are worth the price of the box. The machine isn't an expensive superb one, but think of it is a freebie included w/ the great dishware, and... Read more

Published on March 21, 2004 by Ellis Godard

1.0 out of 5 stars Short Haul Machine
I was looking for something within my price range and came across the Melitta MEXKITB with cups, saucers and frothing pitcher. Read more

Published on January 2, 2004 by mhoff70

2.0 out of 5 stars Not quite up to par
I had been using a Krups Espresso maker for several years, when the pressure safety valve let go, and it stopped making coffee. Read more

Published on March 21, 2002

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