CASABREWS 3700 Essential Espresso Machine 20 Bar, Stainless Steel Cappuccino & Latte Machine with Steam Frother for Home, 43.9oz Water Tank, Coffee Gift for Women & Men, Silver

Very solid machine for the price. I used to work for a high end coffee company, and I'm used to seeing high end La Marzoccho's. The one's we had were north of 10 grand. This is not 5 stars the way one of those would be. It also costs less to buy than the minimum service call charge on one of those. But for a home user who isn't on the bleeding edge of coffee culture - it close enough. At this price point, it gives up a couple of features. You might have to wait a few seconds when switching between brewing and steaming, because it's a single boiler. If those seconds are sufficiently precious to you, there are companies that will return them to you in exchange for an extra $400. I've never had to wait more than 5 seconds. Oh, it also has a time limit on how long continuously the steamer will run. Then it needs a couple seconds to catch it's breath and it good for another cycle. Don't remember how long it runs, but it's good foe steaming 22 oz off 33F milk to the point where it's hot but not scalding. If you need to steam a larger quantity, you can either wait a couple of seconds and hit the button again, or start making preps for the next shot you're going to need anyway for that Big Gulp latte you're making. It pulls a good shot out of the box, and I have not had to mess with the timing, but adjustments are available and the manual is clear about how to make them. It also has a reset function if you screw it up and need to start over. The water container for it is large enough that I have yet to have to refill it during the day. And I usually don't bother to checking before pulling the first shot of the day. Construction is solid. I mean, I haven't disassembled it or anything. But everything fits precisely - doesn't make unseemly noises, and it would look good on any countertop. No one is going to look at it and get the impression it's cheap. In fact, it's good looking enough that I down play it when ever anyone sees it for the first time. Don't want them thinking I suddenly inherited money or something. I picked this machine after spending a lot of time comparing features, reading reviews, and reflecting on priorities. I could have spent a lot more - but I don't know what else I could have expected. I could have spent a little less, but this looked like my best bet, and I think I won. I have flogged this machine hard. My wife drinks a lot of coffee - for medical reasons actually. I hear people raving about the endurance of machines they operate "at least once a week." I run this one probably 10 times a day average - granted it's only been a couple of months - but it's been utterly flawless. This is kind of a disposable appliance. At a hundred bucks, no one is sending it in for service, no repairman is going to make a house call. But I've probably pull more shots through it than most people pull in a year, without any issues at all, so I am well satisfied with the value.

Great machine at any price, but especially great at this very fair price. It looks great, works very well, heats up very quickly and delivers excellent espresso drinks and frothed milk.

The little espresso machine that could! When we went looking for a new espresso machine after saying goodbye to our Mr. Coffee’s espresso (also recommend if you’re looking for an all-in-one, no-frills, sit-back and let the magic happen machine), we had three goals in mind: easy to use, takes up less counter space, and makes better quality espresso. I’m lazy and use a separate milk frother to make my foam. I’ve never used the milk frother, and while I saw reviews commenting on that feature of the machine, I knew it I would never use it so it had no impact on my purchasing decision. The machine is plastic, with a shiny faux stainless steal finish. In the two years of owning it and not being careful about handling - including taking it camping and leaving it outdoors - it has not scratched. Cleaning it is very easy. The base that the cup sits on is metal, with the catch-all being plastic. This part is easy to remove and clean. We do this by hand; I don’t know if it’s dishwasher friendly and would not try it anyways. It’s very narrow - less than the length of my hand - and takes up half the depth of my counter space. At 20 bars, the espresso is amazing and comes out at the perfect temperature every time. The espresso bar/handle (whatever it’s called. The part where you put the espresso) is all self-contained and also easy to clean. I’ve yet to have it clog (unlike Mr Espresso that I had to clean weekly). The back reservoir is easy to refill. We’ve never had any leaks. 10/10 recommend if you’re looking for something simple and easy that you can use half asleep.

I waited to review this machine until I had used it for a few months. It has held up extremely well. I'm extremely happy with this machine. It is really well built and a quality home machine for the average person. If you need all of the fancy bells and whistles then this one probably won't suit your needs but for someone who just needs some good espresso and steamed milk, this is phenomenal. It is really well priced for what it accomplishes. I love the metal exterior and just how sturdy this machine feels. There seems to be very little plastic involved which is super nice. My only notes of things I didn't like are the "factory smell" when it first came and how long it takes the cup warmer to get warmed up. Both are pretty manageable and aren't super big issues. To get rid of the factory smell, rinse the heck out of it. It will linger for a bit but it does go away, trust me. The warmer can be "primed" by doing a clear water run first after you turn it on. It gets fairly warm after that. I barely use the warmer anyway but that does get it warmed up. The sound and noise of it is pretty impressive for a budget machine. It will make a loud grumble at first when pouring the shot but it lasts for maybe a second or two and then goes to a low hum during the rest. As for the taste, I have to say it's very nice. I've used a few different types of coffee for it. My favorite so far has been from a local shop that roasts their beans in house and grinds them for you if you ask during the purchase. That's my biggest recommendation for a nice beverage, is fresh quality coffee. I don't have a grinder at the moment but I'm planning on getting one soon to just make it even better. That's the only reason I don't grind them myself. I prefer that type of coffee but I have used Cafe Bustelo with this machine and if you're making lattes, it does the job. I recommend getting better coffee though if you can. The steam wand is one of my favourite parts of this machine and it was a major reason that I gravitated towards this machine. The wand doesn't feel loose or flimsy like many budget machines do. This one is nice, hefty, powerful, and very nice looking. I highly recommend this machine to anyone who just needs a simple yet good machine. It is great for people who are on a budget and can't afford the ones you see in the YouTube shorts from influencer baristas. This one is a great deal. Just work with it a bit and then it'll be easy. It just takes acquainting yourself with it and getting a rhythm going.

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An excellent little espresso maker! Brews great espresso and steamer works perfectly. Ran the rinse cycles as outlined in the instructions and found no issues with taste or smell. I had no previous experience with espresso machines and found this easy to set up and use. I love it's small size as I have limited counter space. The only thing I would change is that I wish the steam arm was slightly higher or that it raised a little further to get my cup under a bit easier.

Magnifico y gran calidad del café que elabora

Está en un rango de precio que se me hace adecuado para no considerarse un gasto grande e innecesario por no saberle y al mismo tiempo considerarse apto para una cafetera de calidad. Estaba entre este modelo y el CM5418 pero ya que es idéntica a una de Sangkee opté por esta (que a su vez se parece a una Breville, pero no tanto como la otra). Estoy contento con la cafetera, he logrado aprender sobre el grano, su tiempo, el molido, lo importante que es el acomodo del cafe y lo mejor que es comprar otro portafiltro y usar un filtro metálico encima del café para no tener que estar limpiando la parte donde hace contacto con la máquina; la leche el acomodo y los demás accesorios que sirven para tener un mejor extracto. Esto me ha facilitado el pasar de un extracto decente a uno excelente. La he estado usando desde febrero junto con el portafiltros de CAPFEI de 51 mm (que le queda muy bien) ya que la manera en que funciona el que viene incluido genera mucha turbulencia en el café que sale. Con 16.3 a 16.6 gramos sale bastante bien la crema y el chorro es constante (si el café que tenga está en buen estado).