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Hamilton Beach 40729 Espresso/Cappuccino Maker with Pod Holder
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List price:
$79.99
Your price:
$68.87
(13% Saving)
Availability:
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Manufacturer:
Hamilton Beach
Overall customer rating:
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- Measures 9 by 7-1/2 by 11-3/4 inches; 1-year warranty
- Italian-style 1100-watt espresso machine with powerful 15-bar pump
- Works with ground espresso or pre-measured pods; simple push-button operation
- 2-cup water reservoir; adjustable steam/frothing dial; removable drip tray for easy cleanup
- Accessories include scoop/tamper, 2 stainless-steel filters, instructional video, and recipe cards
Better than starbucks
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Wow, great machine. Have a very expensive machine at work (~800 dollars) and this little beauty is every bit its equal!
How do I rate it zero stars ??
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Should I say more ?? I can see that another reviewer raves about this but I dont have anything kind to say about this espresso machine except that it looks pretty good on a kitchen counter.
The specs say that it is a pump based machine but they dont mention about another crucial element of any espresso machine; a boiler. I dont think this machine has a boiler. This machine manages produce steam by flowing a tiny stream of water over the heating element and then to the pump; Not a pretty way to create steam and good espresso. Ofcourse, you can also forget to make steamed milk for cappuccinos or lattes.
At this price range I would excuse them for cutting corners on some features, but messing up the primary function is not excusable. That said, I am not one of those espresso nazi's who assume spending anything less than a thousand bucks on an espresso machine is the only way to get good espresso. My unit went back promptly and I am still searching for that elusive (and decent) espresso machine for a hundred bucks.
Great VFM
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Used to vacation (great) "oil dreg" Turkish, Itailian Ristretto, etc.. as well as using personally "dot.snot" $30k super m/c (better than commercial Starbucks).
For almost no dollars the quality of coffee is outstanding..wait for the lights or som e time for water temp/pressure to get right.
Feels and looks like 300 buck machine. Fantastic bang per buck.
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