CASABREWS Espresso Machine 20 Bar, Professional Espresso Maker with Milk Frother Steam Wand, Compact Coffee Machine with 34oz Removable Water Tank for Cappuccino, Latte, Gift for Dad or Mom

Starbucks lost a customer
My wife and I have a bad cappuccino habit. Started while on a visit to Italy. Continued when we returned home. Gets expensive to buy two a day from a coffee bar. This machine came highly recommended. For once the recommendations were on the money. It makes good cappuccino, is modestly priced and after some trial and error makes cappuccino as good as most coffee bars. Instructions that come with the machine are clear and have pictures to make the procedure clear. Just follow the instructions. Bought three essential tools to go with the machine. A good heavy weight, aluminum tamper. The plastic one that comes with the machine is wimpy. Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09H24D5YQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Also got a stainless steel frothing pitcher to use in steaming milk. Better than anything you have at home. Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFYXTRR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Lastly, bought a coffee canister designed to keep ground coffee fresh. Works well. Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H38T264/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Making the perfect cup of cappuccino is by trial and error. Took me about ten tries. First, get the right espresso coffee. Tried some Italian versions. Not so good. Settled on Starbucks espresso, dark roast. Not ground to a powder like some espresso coffee, but works well in this machine. I’m too lazy to grind my own beans. Next, the right milk. Many coffee bars use one percent milk. We found it too watery. Changed to whole milk and that works fine. The amount of frothed milk you add to the espresso affects the strength of the taste. I suggest you don’t add all the frothed milk in the pitcher to the top of the espresso cup all at once. Try 3/4 full. Probably too strong. Then keep adding the frothed milk in increments until you find the right amount of frothed milk that satisfies your taste. You don’t have to buy this. But you need two cups. Any cup to capture the steam coming from the machine and a 12 ounce cup for the espresso/cappuccino. The 12 ounce cup has to be wide and not high so it will fit under the spouts where the espresso comes out. Tip. Turning the handle while on the machine was hard. A tiny drop of vegetable oil on your finger tip, rubbed on the edge of the cup containing the coffee, before inserting it into the machine, makes the handle turn easily. Doesn’t effect the taste. Just use a tiny smear.All in all, this is a great buy. The machine makes 12 ounces of fine cappuccino in the convenience of your own home. I timed the process. Took me 15 minutes total in preparation, making the cappuccino, and cleaning up. A bright spot in our daily routine.

Great budget buy
I never leave reviews but finding a decent espresso machine took a significant amount of leg work so I figure this may help a person or two. I’ve owned this for ~2 months now and can confidently leave a review for everything except durability (will check back in around 6mo). In short, this is a great machine to purchase on a budget and I recommend it for those who are looking for an easy way to make decent espresso/lattes at home without needing a ton of counter space. With only 4 buttons and a lever for the froth, it’s really straightforward and quick to use. I’m satisfied with my lattes every single morning and have saved a ton of money just by introducing this machine into my routine. With that being said, there are quirks with this machine and some trial and error is to be expected when brewing for the first few times especially if it’s your first time making espresso. The first quirk is that shots will come out lukewarm (and not tasting the best) if you don’t give ample time for the machine to heat up. Reviews mentioning this are 100% true. I usually give this thing ~5 min to heat up and that’s enough time for me. Next, if you use the frothing wand prior to pulling a shot, the machine will over pressure, the fix is super easy so just avoid making that mistake during an early morning brain fog as it will cost you time. You also can’t froth while pulling a shot which makes sense for such a simple machine but that’s really the only thing I wish was different. Overall, owning this is a million times more enjoyable than spending $6-7 on a latte that may or may not meet your expectations at a coffee shop. At this point, I’m very satisfied with this machine and don’t see a good reason to “upgrade” to a more expensive machine. Only the test of time will dictate this.

The Espresso machine that beats more expensive models hands down!
I have used this extensively over the past 10 days. This is an excellent value Espresso machine. It has a small footprint( I could put a burr grinder next to it and it took less space than the old machine). If you follow the instructions, you are assured of a rich crema and tasty coffee. You do not even need to use the steam wand( and if you do, it works!). The portafilter and holder are well-designed. The locking mechanism is perfect and predictable. The Pressure display is cute and it shows the espresso is being formed as designed. Cleaning is a snap. It looks elegant and seems perfect even for small countertops. 5+stars!

Ya no produce vapor para hacer capuchino. La válvula no funciona. YA ESTA BIENGotea después de hacer café espresso. YA ESTA BIEN. YA NO GOTEASe mencionó en su página que el fabricante garantiza por un año el producto.LO DESEO REGRESAR A USTEDES ….LAS FALLAS DESAPARECIERON TODO OK. NO REGRESO EL EQUIPO

Only used it a few times…and I’m new to making my own specialty coffees, but the product came with a great ‘start-up’ set of instructions of what to do before using and an equally great set of instructions as how to use and clean.The seller sent manuals electronically and instructions of what to do if the product didn’t form properly.First latte was absolute bliss😁. The machine works great and with having such a small footprint I am going to take it camping with me.