Who has an Espresso & Cappuccino Machine?

ChangingTami
ChangingTami Posts: 109 Member
edited October 6 in Food and Nutrition
I would like to know your thoughts: What brand do you have? What do you like or don't like about it?

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  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,222 Member
    I have a Faema machine and a Faema coffee grinder. I like the convenience of making different types of coffee, and I love coffee, so buying one was a no brainer. i would buy the best one you can afford, most are not worth the money.
  • RonSwanson66
    RonSwanson66 Posts: 1,150 Member
    i would buy the best one you can afford, most are not worth the money.

    ^^This^^

    It's next to impossible to get a quality espresso machine without spending a LOT of money. I use a moka pot. While it isn't technically espresso, it's comparable to most home machines (except those that cost hundreds of dollars).
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    I have a Starbucks Barista, it is about 4 years old and stays in the box most of the time...but works great when I get it out.
  • sarbahanew
    sarbahanew Posts: 11 Member
    I have a Nespresso Citiz & Milk - it was pretty pricey but I was able to get a deal by buying from Macy's with a friends&family coupon. I love it! Use it every morning to make a latte. The aeroccino that comes with it that steams/froths milk is wonderful and works very quickly. I definitely think it was worth the price and would recommend to anyone! The only negative thing is that you need to buy capsules directly from nespresso and they run about 0.50 each.
  • _HeathBar_
    _HeathBar_ Posts: 902 Member
    I have a Nespresso machine as well. I LOVE it! It makes great tasting espresso and it's really easy to use. The only thing I don't like is that I can't buy the capsules at a store.
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
    Bump...maybe one day I will indulge in one.
  • ShannaDBowser
    ShannaDBowser Posts: 88 Member
    I want one, but can't afford it. I worked as a barista for a while and I loved it!
  • horror_hamster
    horror_hamster Posts: 278
    OOOOOOOH i would love one... but i can't imagine me on espresso every day. I just got a keurig for christmas last year and it's awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwesome.

    espresso machine is the next big thing i want, but i'm pretty sure BF will say "oh hell no, no espresso for THAT girl" to that.
  • ShannaDBowser
    ShannaDBowser Posts: 88 Member
    haha. Espresso is not that bad. It's concentrated coffee, so you'll drink less (hopefully) :D The fun comes in making the foam for cappuccinos and steamed milk for lattes. Hot chocolate is best when you use steamed milk. :drinker:
  • chrisyoung0422
    chrisyoung0422 Posts: 426 Member
    I did have a duo coffee and espresso machine that worked like a charm for a few years. I do not remember the name but it took a lot of space up.

    My wife ordered me a Keurig K cup machine so i would toss the old one and she could get some counter space back. I have tossed it and not looked back. The cups are a little pricy but I do not have the mess/waste of excess coffee and the variety is great. I really like the Caribou brand cappuccino cups and the Dark Magic ones are like espresso.

    Here is the machine we have.

    http://www.keurig.com/brewers/special-edition-brewing-system
  • anitam1987
    anitam1987 Posts: 38 Member
    I just bought a Nespresso Latissima+, it was about $400 but I really love the quality of the coffee, I have it at least twice a day! :)
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
    I don't know the brand... "Lil" something. It was a gift years and years ago. Makes great cappuccino and lattes. Pain in the keester to clean though. I use fine ground coffee (any flavor or brand) and add some vanilla extract to the "pot" before brewing. Skim milk actually makes the best froth.
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    I have a Mr. Coffee machine. It is ok. The espresso is good. The milk steamer is a b!tch to clean. It sort of makes the milk hot and bubbly, but honestly, sometimes I think I could just microwave the milk and then blow bubbles in it and get a better result.

    We actually are glad to go to Sbux to get someone else to make our fancy coffee for us.
  • JPDad
    JPDad Posts: 147
    Espresso Maker: Rancillio Silvia
    Grinder: Rocky Doser

    A double boiler would be the way to go if I had to do it again. The grinder is also an important, and often overlooked, aspect of making a good shot. Buy good beans as well.

    Some of the electric milk frothers actually make a better foam than the steamer. It also saves time if you are making more than one cup.
  • scarletleavy
    scarletleavy Posts: 841 Member
    I've got a DeLonghi full automatic at home and I love it! But it's very very very pricey.

    I actually work in the design and production of espresso machines and right now my favorite machine (even though I'm not involved in it) is the Nespresso Pixie. Overall a well designed and good quality machine.
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