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Capresso 302.01 Mini-S 4-Cup Safety Espresso/Cappuccino Machine |
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List price:
$75.00
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- Unique dual frother for frothing cappuccinos or steaming for lattes
- 3-way safety switch; choose between full pressure and maximum steam output
- 4-cup capacity, dishwasher-safe, glass carafe
- Includes instruction video and measuring scoop
- Measures 10 by 7 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Excellent for first time users!
Rating: 
I purchased this machine after much research and to my surprise; it has far exceeded my expectations. Why? Well first let me inform you that I had absolutely no espresso/cappuccino machine experience and that this Mini-S is in fact my first machine. So back to why?
1. Capresso does an excellent job with the instructional video and so you can feel very confident when making your first cup.
2. During my research I kept reading that some of the other less expense machines don't get up to a high enough temperature - well this is NOT a problem with this machine. BUT if you are making cappuccino MAKE sure that you froth/steam the milk enough to bring it to the right temperature or you will in fact experience a cooler cup of cappuccino.
3. Another complaint I heard about other machines is that the frother/steamer is too low to put a proper sized frothing pitcher. NOT the case with this machine. I purchased the Krups 085 - 20-ounce frothing pitcher and I have plenty of room.
4. This machine doesn't require a tamper - I don't know why but it doesn't and so that is one less item to buy!
5. IT MAKES AN EXCELLENT CUP OF CAPPUCCINO!! My wife and I purchased Espresso from Starbucks and had them grind it (so no need to buy a special espresso grinder) then we compared the cappuccino we made using the Mini-S & Starbucks brand espresso and the cup of cappuccino we had Starbucks make and they were identical!!!! (BTW - DO NOT use regular coffee so do make sure you buy real espresso and have it ground up for you)
I'm certain there are cons to this machine but being a first time user I have to say that I haven't found one yet and that is why I give this machine 5 STARS.
Good luck with your pursuit of a great cup!
