CASABREWS 3700 Essential Espresso Machine 20 Bar, Stainless steel Coffee Maker with Milk Frother, Espresso Coffee Machine for Cappuccino, Latte, 43.9oz Water Tank, Sapphire Blue

Why did you pick this product vs others?:For the price, this is a great little espresso machine. It was my first one, and it takes a bit of learning to get the hang of brewing espresso, but the instruction book is very helpful. Everyone I have over says how good the espresso tastes from this machine. It heats up fast, the brew time and temperature are great, the shots look and taste delicious. The steamer wand is as advertised - I'm admittedly not great at steaming milk, so I just microwave the milk instead. The little tamper/scoop tool is a bit flimsy (I bought a more sturdy tamper separately), but that's the case with any machine in this price range. I am upgrading from this machine for two reasons - I want a bigger portafilter (the Casabrews has a 51mm portafilter, and only fits about 16g coffee grounds in the double basket), and I'm buying a machine that does automatic steaming. Otherwise, I have no reason to get rid of this machine. I've used it a few times a week for about a year, and no issues!

Take my 5 star review with a grain of salt’s I only had a drip coffee maker, but here’s my experience. It took two tries to get something successful in my cup. I drink lattes and the last one I made for a friend, he said a similar drink cost him $6! I don’t use any sugar and it’s the best coffee I’ve ever had, and I’m only using grocery store whole beans atm! Pricier than your average drip coffee maker but so worth it!

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.

Coffee tastes great! Efficient compact espresso machine for beginners. Plastic content is great because it is food grade and can be washed. Metal color is good but baby blue is the most beautiful 👍! Great build quality and purchase for the price! It got 4 stars because water tank does not have a water filter system similar to Keurig and because steamer is a bit hard to use with bigger cups. Clean plastic water tank and change water every week to avoid mold issues. Everything else works like a charm. Buy the wooden portafilter for 9 Bar espresso for more coffee per shot! Other accessories to buy include metal cup for steamed milk and milk frother.

Fantastic espresso machine! Very easy to pull shots and I even bought a bottomless porta filter to further elevate the machine! It’s the perfect size, very easy to clean, and I do not have leakage if I tamp my espresso pucks correctly. It is very quick to warm up and brew a shot. I couldn’t recommend more!

I’ve had this little machine for almost 4 months now with daily use, and it still works like a charm. I’m no coffee snob, so it satisfies me every time. It’s very compact, and I love the removable water tank. It’s not quiet, I can tell you that, because it likes to rattle the metal tray where you set your cup… but as long as that doesn’t bother the people around you, it’s no big deal. The espresso tastes great, and it is fairly easy to keep clean. I do wish the set came with a real tamp, but the dual plastic spoon/tamp gets me by just fine. Nothing has broken yet… buttons work great, temperature is great. I will say… I only drink iced coffee. So, the steam wand was not a concern for me… but if it is for you, this may not be the perfect machine. The steam wand is quite weak, and does not put out enough steam to froth in a timely manner.