Pod Espresso Machine

Thursday, April 29, 2010

0 Starbucks Latte Primo, T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers, 8 Count Packages (Pack of 2) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

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With its rich aroma and caramelly sweetness, this blend is the heart of Starbucks espresso beverages and also makes an excellent brewed Latte Primo.
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Technical Details

- T DISCs contain pre-measured ingredients for every hot beverage TASSIMO creates. They are freshly se
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
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Customer Buzz

"Tassimo Starbucks Latte" 2010-04-13
By J. Guy (VA USA)
I've been a Starbucks fan for many years and since retiring to a rural area the closest Starbucks is 15 miles away. Using the Tassimo's Starbucks Latte is the next best thing. I love it!! The flavor is spot on and I've discovered that I can get a more generous serving by pushing the start/stop button when the +cup icon flashes. I get every last drop out of the pod. Delicious espresso!

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"First rate coffee, but a bit pricey" 2010-04-06
By Ian (San Diego, CA)
I really wish these were a bit cheaper, but I can't argue with the fact that it's a great latte. In fact, the ability to make a frothy, delicious latte in two minutes simply makes me positively giddy. I am SO glad I didn't buy a Keurig.

My only complaint with my new Bosch Tassimo is that the end product isn't quite as hot as I would like. As another reviewer suggested, however, 30 seconds in the microwave fixes that perfectly. I have glass coffee mugs (Anchor Hocking, 14oz, just $20 for 6) that are ideal for this purpose -- the handle stays cool, unlike ceramic cups. One more tip: I find that a splash of french vanilla Cofeemate makes it even better. ;)

All I can say is that Starbucks was smart in jumping on the Tassimo bandwagon, as I don't see myself spending much in their stores from now on.

Customer Buzz

"Tastes like a latte from Starbucks!" 2010-03-10
By NorthWest (Vancouver, WA USA)
The Starbucks Latte Primo coffee, for the Tassimo single-serve coffee maker, is probably my favorite coffee. I'm a latte drinker, usually order a skinny vanilla latte at Starbucks, and do appreciate how good their coffee is. So I was delighted to see this product available for my Bosch Tassimo coffee maker. It comes with several latte milk t-discs, and a matching number of espresso t-discs. You use one of each (starting with the milk t-disc) to make a latte. For a special visual treat, brew this into a clear glass or cup. The verdict is: Starbucks Latte Primo is...primo! Very creamy, great coffee...I add a little sugar-free vanilla syrup and it's as good as any skinny vanilla latte straight from Starbucks.

Customer Buzz

"Left Odd Taste in My Mouth" 2010-03-06
By Bob Dog (Boondocks, NC)
Bought some of this coffee and the most recent batch tastes like gun powder. I won't be buying any more. Ever.

Customer Buzz

"Starbucks Latte Primo is a Treat" 2010-02-12
By M. Hill (Colorado)
I am very impressed with Starbucks' Latte Primo. I love drinking strong black coffee, and also enjoy coffee drinks. My favorite T-Discs for coffee are Starbucks Caffe Verona and Africa Kitamu. Prior to sampling the Starbucks Latte and Cappuccino, my choice was Gevalia Latte and Cappuccino T-Discs because I found their espresso better (stronger) than Maxwell House's. Those two brands share the same creamers and although they are certainly acceptable, they have a stronger cooked milk flavor compared to Starbuck's.

Starbucks espresso is a great improvement over the Gevalia, and its presence in the Latte is key to my five star rating for the drink. I also prefer the new creamer developed by Starbucks. The creamer does contain a small amount of sugar, and although the reason for its inclusion is unclear, I didn't find the sweetness noticeable. The latte creamer produces a luxurious quantity of creamy decadent foam.

I have attached a picture of the latte while in the process of brewing because sometimes marketing photos don't look like the result obtained in real life. The cup in the pictures holds 8 ounces filled to the brim. The latte has 80 calories, 4 grams of sugar and 5 grams of fat. For me there is no turning back. Once I finish the remaining Gevalia Latte and Cappuccino I have on hand, Starbucks will be the only brand I'll buy.

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0 Gevalia Decaffeinated Espresso, 16 Count Packages, T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers (Pack of 2) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

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Our darkest roast with deliciously bitter notes and fine aroma characteristic of fine espressos. Savor it after a great meal. Readmore

Technical Details

- T DISCs contain pre-measured ingredients for every hot beverage TASSIMO creates. They are freshly se
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
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Customer Buzz

"deelish" 2010-02-26
By Carol Wise (Hamburg, NY, US)
To be able to drink espresso in the evening is wonderful. The fact it is decaf without sacrificing flavor is an added treat.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

0 Gevalia Espresso (Dark), 16-Count T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers (Pack of 2) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

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Our darkest roast with deliciously bitter notes and fine aroma characteristic of fine espressos. Savor it after a great meal.
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Technical Details

- T DISCs contain pre-measured ingredients for every hot beverage TASSIMO creates. They are freshly se
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
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Customer Buzz

"Secret to a great espresso" 2010-03-04
By Jasper9 (San Francisco, CA)
For an instant disc/pod espresso, the Gevalia espresso for Tassimo is very good. It is the best of the espressos offered for the Tassimo line.

I recently discovered a trick for making it even more delicious. For an extra rich and full-bodied espresso, combine 2 t-discs into one cup, with each one's brew shortened halfway to increase the strength. On the original Tassimo machine, this is accomplished by pressing the button and releasing it after the drip has been going for just a few seconds. For many people, a regular brew of a single t-disc might be fine, but it was tasting a bit weak for me (maybe I've been spoiled by too many Peets espressos, which really pack a punch).

Yes, it does use up the t-discs more quickly, but a 2-disc cup of espresso costs only about $1.10 - which is still far cheaper than a double espresso at Starbucks ($1.95) or Peets ($2.20).

Customer Buzz

"espresso" 2010-03-04
By WILLIAM S CAPUTO (Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA)
This is better then anything you can get at a starbucks it reminds me of Italy I just love my Tassimo machine

Customer Buzz

"Buy these now" 2010-02-26
By L. Jenkins
These were actually for my daughter for her Tassimo machine. This is the brand she prefers for her Tassimo. She says they have a good/even flavor and she plans to buy them again.

Customer Buzz

"Gavalia Espresso T-Discs are great" 2010-02-20
By Jackson F. (Essex Junction, VT USA)
This is some of the best espresso I have ever had. I used to grind and pack my own espresso each morning. This product saves tons of time and is very consistant.

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Monday, April 26, 2010

0 Senseo Espresso Coffee, 16-Count Pods (Pack of 6)

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Senseo Espresso Coffee Pods are specially designed and measured servings of espresso that give you a full, smooth taste and aroma. Indulge in a smooth and strong coffee with a fine crema layer. For optimum results, use with the Espresso Pod Holder.
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Technical Details

- Packet of 6, 16-count, 3.92-ounce packages (total of 96 count packages)
- Made of ground coffee
- Specially designed and measured servings of espresso
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Customer Buzz

"Senseo espresso coffee pods" 2010-03-25
By J. A. Russo (Atlanta, GA)
Nice idea, very convenient, but pods do not seem to have the same strength and body as ground coffee that's measured out. They certainly don't have the same quality as freshly ground beans. The service, OTOH,was fine. Order came promptly and package was in good condition.

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"Great Coffee" 2010-03-20
By Gloris Barr (Watsonville CA USA)
Having a one-cup coffee maker is the best coffee I have found, and you don't have to stand in line.

You have a choice of 4 or 8 ounce dispensing of water through the pods, and strong or regular coffee comes out smelling so wonderful, and tasting as good.

Customer Buzz

"Like liquid crack" 2010-02-10
By C. Johnson (STL, MO, Earth, SOL system)
I love Espresso. So what is better than a $10,000 commercial machine?? PODS! This Espresso is really good, even though it is from a Pod. It doesn't give the Crema like an expensive Espresso machine does, of course, but it tastes great!

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"best price" 2009-12-05
By Sondra Metzger (Dana Point, Ca usa)
I DRINK THE SENSEO ESPRESSO EVERY DAY & LOVE IT. THEY ARE MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE AT THE SUPERMARKET. THIS IS SO MUCH EASIER & COST EFFECTIVE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

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"I'm glad I tried them!" 2009-11-20
By L. Troublefield (Woodstock, GA)
I have been using Senseo for years and I love it. I saw that they came out with these new Espresso pods and thought, "Why not? The darker the better." So...I ordered them and I have thoroughly enjoyed them. Actually, even as I write this review I am drinking a cup using one of the pods. Of course it's not toally like a "real" espresso, but it's strong, bold, and makes me think twice about stopping at a coffe place rather than just coming home to make my own.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

0 PodMerchant Espresso Pod Super Sampler (ESE Pods)

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Sampler package containing 2 each of the following single-serving (7 gm) espresso pods (2 x 26 = 52 pods total). These are all gourmet espresso pods from Italy's finest roasters:
Amigos Caffe Blue Blend,
Amigos Caffe Extra-Bar,
Caffe Borbone Blue,
Caffe Borbone Gold,
Caffe del Doge Rialto,
Compagnia dell'Arabica Arabica Purissimi Caffe,
Compagnia dell'Arabica Biologico (Organic),
Compagnia dell'Arabica Brasil Santos,
Compagnia dell'Arabica Colombia,
Compagnia dell'Arabica Kenya 'AA' Washed,
Danesi Easy Espresso,
Espressione 100% Arabica,
Espressione Regular,
Izzo Arabica,
Izzo Caffe Grand Espresso,
Izzo Vivi,
Lavazza Gran Crema,
Lucaffe Classic,
Lucaffe Colombia,
Lucaffe Mamma Lucia,
Lucaffe Messico,
Lucaffe Mr. Exclusive,
Miscela d'Oro Ciald'Oro,
PodMerchant 100% Arabica,
PodMerchant House Blend Espresso,
and Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Casa.
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Technical Details

- Not compatible with Nespresso or Lavazza Espresso Point machines
- Package of 52 espresso pods (2 each of 26 different pods). Photo may not match exact contents.
- For E.S.E. compatible espresso machines
- See PodMerchant's other sampler offerings: Decaf, 100% Arabica, and Blend samplers
- Not compatible with Senseo or Melitta style single-serve coffee pod machines
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Customer Buzz

"Nice Variety" 2010-04-12
By L. SIMS
You like some more than other, and I definitely could have done without the decaf.

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"Some really good! Some really yuk!" 2010-02-28
By Internet Believer (New Jersey)
The sampler is a great idea. But, be prepared--some of the pods are awful. Since, they only ship two of each flavor, you couldn't pull a double shot and then share it with anyone for comparison. Sometimes, I like to sit and taste expresso with a friend--almost like a wine tasting with espresso. Also, the shipping cost was really high! It is an interesting way to try different brands, but keep careful notes.

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"Not great" 2010-01-14
By A. Allen (Vero Beach, FL)
Although I normally grind up beans and make espresso, I bought some of these pods for when I'm in a rush to get out of the door. I have used Illy espresso pods before with great results, but these pods were a huge dissapointment. I tried six pods out of the bag when I first got the pod pack(since there is a random mix of all different types). Each cup was really poor. The pods themselves are packed very loosley, so that the espresso ends up super weak and tastes like a bad bitter cup of coffee. When I saw these I thought "What a deal!" You are much better off spending the extra money for the Illy, or grinding up your own beans.

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"Great coffee, great value" 2009-12-01
By Phillip Morgan (Des Moines, Iowa, USA)
I've purchased this assortment three times now and love the quality, quantity, and variety. It's an excellent value and I much prefer brewing pods vs. grounds. The consistency of the pods is so much greater than grounds (especially with low-end consumer grinders and espresso machines) and the speed and convenience make it a no-brainer. Using pods and a sampler pack like this is like trying a different coffee shop every day.

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"Good Sampling of Espresso Pods" 2009-08-31
By Jane C. Sung (PA, USA)
This was a good sample of different types of pods, although I am not sure I can tell them apart in a blind tasting. There are definitely differences in the brands - I do like some better than others, but overall are all pretty good.

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Friday, April 16, 2010

0 Lavazza Gran Crema Espresso, 0.25-Ounce Pods (Pack of 150)

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Pods are quick and easy to use. Fine selection of Asian and South America blends.
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Technical Details

- 150 convenient, mess-free, single-serve espresso pods
- Premium Lavazza espresso!
- Full body, thick crema
- Rich, well-balanced espresso
- Suitable for ESE Pod Machines
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Customer Buzz

"Lavazza gran Crema" 2010-04-15
By Fun Traveler (Orefield, PA USA)
this is a great little espresso pod- lots of crema, great taste and my husband has tried many brands. you can get a lot of espresso out of 2 pods (fills his espresso cup up to the top) without sacrificing quality. and with Amazon's auto ship program, the price is about a quarter a pod- unheard of for this quality! Buy a Gaggia espresso machine and you can say goodbye to expensive store coffee forever and enjoy it fresh in your own home.Gaggia 14101 Classic Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel

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"Pretty good!" 2010-04-12
By L. SIMS
Not too bad, although I think most of these pods pretty much taste the same, it is all about what you add to them!

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"Good coffee at good price" 2010-04-09
By M (California)
The pods are a little more loosely packed than other Italian pods I have purchased, but they make good espresso with decent but not fantastic crema. Flavor is nice and mellow, not super strong or bitter.

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"Ripped pods" 2010-04-06
By M. Alarabiat (Chicago)
The delivery was prompt, but the pods came in horrible shape. They look alright from the outside, but once you open them, you'll find that a huge percentage of the pods are just ripped, and thus deemed useless unless you have the patience to actually collect the coffee and then do the tampering manually..Bu hey, you bought the pods to avoid the hassle.

Bad purchase.Never again.

Customer Buzz

"Great coffee. Get whole bean if you want that "God Shot"" 2010-03-31
By J. Woo (San "Don't you wish you lived here" Diego, CA USA)
I was first unimpressed at the taste and performance of the Lavazza pods, but I think it had to do with my initial lack of experience with my machine (Rancilio Silvia) and the loosely packed pods as other reviews have mentioned.

Once I got accustomed to getting the correct temperature water while pulling my shot and also dealing with the loosely packed pods (I use my tamper to just pack it into the filter basket), I have noticed a marked improvement in taste and crema production.

Yes, they tend to pull a little too fast (10-15 seconds. My understanding is that even single shots should pull for the same amount of time), but for the convenience, what more can you ask for? I'm not one of those people who is willing to invest an exponential amount of effort to achieve the 99th percentile if, for a minimum amount of work, I can accomplish the 90th. The fact that cleanup is much easier is also a nice plus. Call my lazy if you will, but that's just what I value.

For those who have grown accustomed to drinking Starbucks cigarette butts or some of the finer dark roasts that have dominated US of A (I am a Peet's freak), this coffee might be a shocker at first taste. It's a medium roast which many Europeans tend to prefer in their espresso and might take some getting used to. If you're more of a straight espresso drinker, you might find a medium roast like this coffee more sweet and fruity on the palette as it leaves less of a lingering bitter aftertaste.

Bottom line, it's a great bang for the buck and with the convenience/consistency factor of the ESE pod, I'm willing to overlook the fact that it doesn't pull that ever elusive "God shot" (even most cafes sell mediocre espresso). If that last 10% does matter for you, then get the whole bean stuff.

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

0 Packaging for the 21st century. (espresso coffee pod machines): An article from: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal

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This digital document is an article from Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, published by Lockwood Trade Journal Co., Inc. on September 1, 1995. The length of the article is 591 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Packaging for the 21st century. (espresso coffee pod machines)
Author: Giorgio Pregel
Publication: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1995
Publisher: Lockwood Trade Journal Co., Inc.
Volume: v167 Issue: n9 Page: p60(1)

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

0 Aloha Island Kona Hawaiian Organic Coffee Espresso Pods, ESE Pods for Home Espresso Machines, 48 Pods

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Our ESE Single Shot Espresso Pods are perfect for home espresso machines. Dont tolerate espresso that isnt smooth, rich and delicious!

Each ESE Pod gives you a rich, full-bodied espresso with a beautiful crema. 45mm 7gr Pods fit home espresso machines for that 'coffee bar' experience.

We carefully blend a full 20% of our Pure Kona Coffee with our hand-selected Hawaiian Tropical Coffee to create a very rich, very full-bodied espresso.

We painstakingly roasted to a rich, deep espresso finish, guaranteeing you the absolute best espresso experience!

Our ESE pods make the art of espresso easy and fun. No mess, no fuss. Box of 48 ESE pods.

Perfect for use with your home espresso machine! (Not for use with single-serve, one-cup pod coffee brewers)
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- Our ESE Single Shot Espresso Pods are perfect for home espresso machines. Dont tolerate espresso that isnt smooth, rich and delicious!
- Each ESE Pod gives you a rich, full-bodied espresso with a beautiful crema. 45mm 7gr Pods fit home espresso machines for that 'coffee bar' experience.
- We carefully blend a full 20% of our Pure Kona Coffee with our hand-selected Hawaiian Tropical Coffee to create a very rich, very full-bodied espresso.
- Our ESE pods make the art of espresso easy and fun. No mess, no fuss. Box of 48 ESE pods.
- Perfect for use with your home espresso machine! (Not for use with single-serve, one-cup pod coffee brewers)
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Customer Buzz

"on the watery side" 2007-07-25
By S. Jacobsen (ny)
Maybe these pods aren't compatible with my otherwise ESE compatible machine, a Francic-Francis, but these pods make a watery espresso. If you like your espresso very long and diluted, these pods might be good for you. They don't seem to be packed tight enough. Same goes for Lavazzo ESE pods, btw. Only Illy's are really tight and work well with my machine. I believe the quality of this coffee is rather high, though, so I intend to try some whole beans.

Very expensive also.

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"Expensive - but REAL good" 2005-04-15
By Erwin Danneels
These pods are very expensive, but the taste is incredible. Please reply to this review if you find better (seems hardly possible).

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"Best Espresso Ever....." 2004-08-25
By Joanie (Phoenix)
This is a serious espresso. 100% Pure Espresso Roast Kona coffee that produces the finest espresso you will ever have.

It's extremely smoooooth and rich and not even a hint of bitterness. If you're looking for the best cup of espresso you just found it!!!!

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

0 Hamilton Beach 40729 Espresso/Cappuccino Maker with Pod Holder

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Making cafe-quality coffee drinks is quick and easy with this Italian-style espresso machine, which features 1100 watts of power and a 15-bar pump. The unit works with ground espresso or pre-measured pods and offers simple push-button operation. Its 2-cup removable water reservoir is easy to fill, and the adjustable steam/frothing dial allows for quickly steaming milk for cappuccinos and lattes. For added convenience, the appliance provides a cup-warming plate, an "on/off" switch, a power indicator light, a thermostat indicator light, a pressure safety valve, and a removable drip tray for easy cleanup. Accessories include a measuring scoop/tamper, two stainless-steel filters, an instructional video, and laminated recipe cards. The espresso machine measures 9 by 7-1/2 by 11-3/4 inches and carries a one-year warranty.
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Technical Details

- Café quality made easy
- Powerful 15 bar pump
- No-fuss frother
- Easy-fill reservoir
- Works with pre-measured pods or ground espresso
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Customer Buzz

"Good bang for buck" 2010-03-11
By D. Coate
Overall I am very happy with this product. I bought it as a gift for my girlfriend, but I think I've used it more than she has (self-serving gift?). I haven't gotten it to produce great creme yet, but we also don't have a grinder so we've been forced to let starbucks do all our grinding for us. I think if we had a grinder we could experiment with different levels of coarseness and fineness of the grounds and probably get decent creme. This is not an amazing machine, and some parts do feel a little cheap, but then again, the machine was cheap. A great deal for the price. I recommend it.

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"Great Cappacino,Lattes" 2010-03-09
By Amanda Throckmorton (MO)
I've had this Hamilton Beach Cappacino Espresso maker for about 6 years my husband bought it for me for Christmas 6 Christmases ago. Anyways It still works good but takes a little longer for the water to get hot so I try and wait for it to reheat a second time only because its 6 year old. I never figured out the Frothing nozzle how to work it until last year, Now Im a pro at making Froth. I use Starbucks Ground traditional French Roast for Cappacino and it makes me really love to make Cappacino. I believe the only flaw is to find cups that will fit underneath the Brew head I normally remove the Silver cup holder tray but keep the black one so I can use bigger cups. It makes coffee just right much better than going to a coffee shop to have it brewed. Although I love Starbucks coffee going to a coffee shop is a treat. I've also used freshly ground Coffee from Starbucks its much better but sometimes I don't have time to go to Starbucks so I buy the one Starbucks in the store. I've used Pods Senseo those work good in this Hamilton Beach Espresso Cappacino Maker, Its also easy to clean and I use a butter knife to pry the grounds out of the coffee filter head.

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"Doesn't make enough espresso at a time. Leaked water. Only warm espresso." 2010-02-06
By Lakeside Al (Lakeside, CA)
The first disappointment with this machine is that it can only make one or two shots of espresso. Basically two espresso cups - total of about 3 ounces. The espresso it makes is not as strong as I like and it was warm, not hot enough. You need to warm up the cups before making espresso to be sure that your espresso stays warm while you steam the milk.

I had previously used a Krups steam espresso maker which was a four cup - 6 ounces, and a 6 cup stove top espresso maker (moka pot) which makes 9 ounces. It appears that nearly all pump machines in this price range make less espresso than cheaper steam machines. It may be enough for you, but if you want to enjoy an espresso or a latte with a spouse or friend it takes longer with this machine than steam machines or moka pots.

This unit doesn't come with a carafe like most steam machines. It is also hard to get the frothing pitcher under the steam nozzle. I put it on a thick wooden cutting board to get around that problem.

I used this machine for about a week then it started leaking water. I think I may have caused it by tamping the espresso too tight - in order to get it to hold more to make it strong enough. Tamping the espresso too tight will cause too much pressure to build up.

I returned it and purchased a new stainless steel stove top espresso maker. They are available in 4 to 10 cup versions.

What you don't get with a stove top espresso maker is ability to steam milk. There are several solutions. Use the Aerolatte Milk Frother, Satin Finish or the Bodum Chambord 5-Ounce Milk Frother

You won't get crema with a stove top or steam espresso maker, however other reviews for this machine have reported this one doesn't produce crema. After using this machine a couple of times the crema isn't worth the hassle and the taste isn't that much different.

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"Disappointed" 2010-02-06
By LuVzzzBooks
I bought this machine based on the reviews. The space under the dispenser is much too shallow and requires you to furnish your own very shallow cup. The steamer is OK, but the pump has already crapped out. You get what you pay for.

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"Yes, the quality of the model varies...." 2010-02-03
By Lorna (Redding, CA)
I've read lots of reviews for this model, and yes overwelmingly most people really like it and can pull good genuine shots of espresso from it with a little practice. I've had my model for a year, and do like it. But I unfortunately got a lemon, and didn't realize it soon enough to return it to the box store I purchased it from. My specific machine, does not heat up enough with just the power on to pull a decent shot of espresso. So I know exactly what other reviewers are talking about when they complain that they have trouble with this machine. It DOES seem to vary. Even with fresh beans, a good grind and tamp, letting the machine heat up, and pulling a blank first, the machine simply won't make anything stronger than drip coffee. There's a good video on youtube of a consumer using his machine and pulling beautiful espresso shots. I reviewed my technique, compared it to his and tried again. No luck. However, if I turn the steam button on, and allow it to get steam button hot, pull a blank, load and tamp the grounds, and then pull a shot, I get strong, hot espresso with a little bit of crema on top. Since we always make our coffee drinks with steamed milk and flavorings, this is adequate enough for us, and has saved us LOTS of money over the past year from buying our coffee at the coffee shop. If this one dies on me, I would probably buy Hamilton Beach's new updated version of this machine, and hope that I get one with a properly working heating element. Overall, better than a steam machine, and an acceptable price point for the budget minded, despite small drawbacks....

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

0 Starbucks Latte Primo, T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers, 8 Count Packages (Pack of 2) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

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0 Gevalia Decaffeinated Espresso, 16 Count Packages, T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers (Pack of 2) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

0 Gevalia Espresso (Dark), 16-Count T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers (Pack of 2) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

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Monday, April 26, 2010

0 Senseo Espresso Coffee, 16-Count Pods (Pack of 6)

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

0 PodMerchant Espresso Pod Super Sampler (ESE Pods)

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Friday, April 16, 2010

0 Lavazza Gran Crema Espresso, 0.25-Ounce Pods (Pack of 150)

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

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