CRX14542 15-Bar Espresso Maker, Created for Macy's
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Web ID: 2760058very good espresso machine
I'm enjoy every morning my espresso cofe , Excellent !!
missing parts
I guess. look inside of box to make sure all parts are there, before giving out as a gift.. what a pain to have my friend return this item in the mail...
Not worth the box it comes in.....
Great First Cup of coffee, like some others have said. After 3 uses, the front button got stuck in the steamer position. Was about to throw it out, put it on the shelf, and got ambitious by taking it apart, only to find out the silly button has a guide and if you twist the button ever slightly, it gets locked out of position. Fixed that issue, then tried to brew a few cups. The seal between the machine and the strainer doesn't seal properly and coffee overflows strainer, making a big mess. Cleaned the seal thoroughly and still same issue. For the discounted price, I could have had 10 cups at Starbucks without the pain, now I'm back where I started. Too Late to Return, heading to the landfill!
Steamer does not work properly!
I really liked this machine but had to take it back as the steamer would not properly froth milk for my cappuccino! I tried it a couple of times both with the plastic sleeve on it and without it and same poor results. If you want it just for Espresso than it's really nice, easy to use, nice warmer plate on top, easy to clean, nice removable water tray. Disappointed I had to take it back!
Great Espresso
Bought this machine in-store, after being too leery to order online. They had a display unit which I looked over. Definitely not the most solid unit. Does not seam like a total piece of junk, but there is a lot of plastic. I've had a Krups and DeLonghi before this. Both felt more solid, but both were more expensive as well. Where this unit shines is the quality of espresso it produces, which is most important to me! I've only made about a dozen drinks so far, and every one has been superb*. I am very pleased with the crema (the "foam" on top of the espresso shot) that you get with this machine. It is much better than my previous machines. *I use high quality beans and grind them just before brewing. The steam wand works fine. I found that it works better for me without the plastic attachment. Using 2% makes a nice, creamy foam for lattes. I only hope this machine is durable, because the initial quality is A .
Don't Waste your time And Money...
my old espresso machine broke after 3 years of regular use...I came across this one at Macys. com.. I decided for the sale price to give it a try... As soon as received, I followed the instructions and the coffee was perfect, I was blown away.... second time of use was nothing but poorly brewed coffee without crema of espresso and a bitter taste that gave me headache after,seriously ... so disappointed....sent it back right away... the first shot I believe comes out perfectly just so the video of their commercial gets customers thrilled... otherwise is not even close to make s decent cup of espresso.... Kenmore and Mr Coffee are way better... I'm an expert in espresso but this machine sucks...stay away
Great price
I just love it. I can even make the fancy coffee like the ones at the coffee shos.
Very good!
So what you have to hold the dial to produce some espresso! You hold it for what 7 seconds at most! This machine is awesome for the price! If you complain then you should put out big money for a better one. I use this everyday with no problems and my espresso comes out like magic!!! Totally worth my purchase!