- Sales Rank: #797561 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Color: Silver
- Brand: Capresso
- Model: 112.04
- Dimensions: 12.00" h x
13.00" w x
15.00" l,
10.00 pounds
Features
- Accommodates brewing for 2 at a time; hot water setting for tea
- 2 sieves ensure a rich crema on every drink; FrothXpress provides steamy, frothy milk
- Use with ground coffee or pods; 40-ounce water reservoir; preheat feature for instant steam
- Stainless-steel ThermoBlock keeps the temperature under control
- Measures 10-1/2 by 10-1/4 by 12-/12 inches; 1-year limited warranty
- Accommodates brewing for 2 at a time; hot water setting for tea
- 2 sieves ensure a rich crema on every drink; FrothXpress provides steamy, frothy milk
- Use with ground coffee or pods; 40-ounce water reservoir; preheat feature for instant steam
- Stainless-steel ThermoBlock keeps the temperature under control
- Measures 10-1/2 by 10-1/4 by 12-/12 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful.
By V. Huang
I am very pleased with the EspressoPro.
I had originally purchased the Krups Novo 2300 when my cheapo espresso maker died but became a little spooked by all of the negative reviews posted in ... about the machine even though it seemed to work fairly well. There were a few idiosyncrasies that became more annoying the longer I had the machine, such as having to turn the filter handle really tightly to get a good seal, the long awkward flexible tubing attachment for the frother, and the fact that the espresso was not too hot.
After doing more research, I found the Capresso EspressoPro which appears to be the only other espresso machine combined with the automatic milk frother in this price range.
The EspressoPro does not have any of the Novo 2300 idiosyncrasies: the filter handle clicks into place with minimal effort (no leaking), the frother comes with its own milk container which I find easier to use than the flexible tubing (and it works great and is easy to clean), and the espresso comes out hot (Capresso recommmends that you preheat the machine to improve the temperature, while Krups recommends that you preheat the cups and has a ineffective cup warmer). The EspressoPro is more compact than the Novo 2300, the level of the water container is easier to monitor because the water container is built into the side of the EspressoPro, the instruction manual was more detailed and had a better troubleshooting guide than the Krups manual. All in all, it seems that more thought and planning went into the design of the EspressoPro. I ended up returning my Novo 2300 and bought the EspressoPro even though it costs ... more.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
By CS
We originally received a Krup's Novo 2300 as a wedding gift. Looked great, but leaked like the South Fork Dam. Greatly saddened, we returned the machine and bought the EspressoPro.
The EspressoPro looked great as well, but the pump was DOA. After a brief call to Capresso, we had a new machine within two days which is still working like a charm 3 months later. Hopefully it will continue to do so!
The machine makes great espresso (if you use the correct grind) with a thick layer of golden crema on top. It's very easy to use, not too bad to clean up, and not too noisy.
The frother is great though we don't use it much - makes great steamed milk and froth.
The three sieves for pods, single shots, and double shots are very handy.
The only reason I didn't give a 5-star review was for the first bum machine, and for the fact that the espresso could be just a touch hotter for my taste. But that's my taste.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
By A Customer
I received the Capresso EspressoPRO as a birthday gift 4 months ago. As with any kitchen gadget, it's taken some time to learn about and get in sync with this machine. I use the machine every morning to make an iced latte (yeah, I like my brew chilly in the morning), and occassionally later in the day for a shot of espresso. I don't use the frother for milk, so the advice that follows focuses solely on making a rich espresso with good crema.
1. FINDING THE RIGHT GRIND. Too coarse, weak coffee. Too fine, it stops up the machine. I find that Peets Coffee ground at #6 is the best grind for this machine, even if it's a little coarser than what you'd use on a commerical espresso maker. Major Dickason's Blend has great body and depth of flavor. The Espresso Blend that Peets advertised in the spring has nice crema, but is a little weak. Don't grind at home unless you have a good burr grinder! I prefer buying in small weekly quantities and storing the ground beans in an air tight container.
PREPARING THE ESPRESSO. I use the double seive to make a stronger brew. I've found that the key to preventing the machine from getting stopped up is to slightly overfill the seive, and tamp down firmly around the edges to create a level fill. Don't pile up a mound and crush it in! But don't delicately fill the seive and level it off, either. Use the flat edge of the scooper to take off the excess after tamping. This step is key. If you under-tamp or over-fill, the machine invariably will stop up.
BREWING: Go for it! This is so easy. Turn it on, turn it off.
CLEANING UP: The nice thing about the machine is that pressure doesn't build up, so you can remove the seive holder promptly after brewing. I recommend cleaning out the seive holder under running water and removing the inner metal seive. Then reattach the handled holder without the seive, place an extra cup underneath, and turn on the machine for about 5 seconds as if brewing another espresso. The hot water will clean out the grounds that get stuck in the machine into your extra cup. I also take a paper towel and clean around the edges of the machine. If you don't clean up after each brew, you'll find that a lot of espresso grounds get stuck in the machine and eventually clog up the process. Better to spend 30 seconds cleaning every time than ruin the machine!
I hope these tips help. This is a fantastic machine once you learn its idiosyncrasies.
See all 17 customer reviews...Capresso 112.04 EspressoPRO Stainless Steel ThermoBlock Espresso Machine, Silver
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10.00 pounds
Features
- Accommodates brewing for 2 at a time; hot water setting for tea
- 2 sieves ensure a rich crema on every drink; FrothXpress provides steamy, frothy milk
- Use with ground coffee or pods; 40-ounce water reservoir; preheat feature for instant steam
- Stainless-steel ThermoBlock keeps the temperature under control
- Measures 10-1/2 by 10-1/4 by 12-/12 inches; 1-year limited warranty
- Accommodates brewing for 2 at a time; hot water setting for tea
- 2 sieves ensure a rich crema on every drink; FrothXpress provides steamy, frothy milk
- Use with ground coffee or pods; 40-ounce water reservoir; preheat feature for instant steam
- Stainless-steel ThermoBlock keeps the temperature under control
- Measures 10-1/2 by 10-1/4 by 12-/12 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful.
By V. Huang
I am very pleased with the EspressoPro.
I had originally purchased the Krups Novo 2300 when my cheapo espresso maker died but became a little spooked by all of the negative reviews posted in ... about the machine even though it seemed to work fairly well. There were a few idiosyncrasies that became more annoying the longer I had the machine, such as having to turn the filter handle really tightly to get a good seal, the long awkward flexible tubing attachment for the frother, and the fact that the espresso was not too hot.
After doing more research, I found the Capresso EspressoPro which appears to be the only other espresso machine combined with the automatic milk frother in this price range.
The EspressoPro does not have any of the Novo 2300 idiosyncrasies: the filter handle clicks into place with minimal effort (no leaking), the frother comes with its own milk container which I find easier to use than the flexible tubing (and it works great and is easy to clean), and the espresso comes out hot (Capresso recommmends that you preheat the machine to improve the temperature, while Krups recommends that you preheat the cups and has a ineffective cup warmer). The EspressoPro is more compact than the Novo 2300, the level of the water container is easier to monitor because the water container is built into the side of the EspressoPro, the instruction manual was more detailed and had a better troubleshooting guide than the Krups manual. All in all, it seems that more thought and planning went into the design of the EspressoPro. I ended up returning my Novo 2300 and bought the EspressoPro even though it costs ... more.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
By CS
We originally received a Krup's Novo 2300 as a wedding gift. Looked great, but leaked like the South Fork Dam. Greatly saddened, we returned the machine and bought the EspressoPro.
The EspressoPro looked great as well, but the pump was DOA. After a brief call to Capresso, we had a new machine within two days which is still working like a charm 3 months later. Hopefully it will continue to do so!
The machine makes great espresso (if you use the correct grind) with a thick layer of golden crema on top. It's very easy to use, not too bad to clean up, and not too noisy.
The frother is great though we don't use it much - makes great steamed milk and froth.
The three sieves for pods, single shots, and double shots are very handy.
The only reason I didn't give a 5-star review was for the first bum machine, and for the fact that the espresso could be just a touch hotter for my taste. But that's my taste.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
By A Customer
I received the Capresso EspressoPRO as a birthday gift 4 months ago. As with any kitchen gadget, it's taken some time to learn about and get in sync with this machine. I use the machine every morning to make an iced latte (yeah, I like my brew chilly in the morning), and occassionally later in the day for a shot of espresso. I don't use the frother for milk, so the advice that follows focuses solely on making a rich espresso with good crema.
1. FINDING THE RIGHT GRIND. Too coarse, weak coffee. Too fine, it stops up the machine. I find that Peets Coffee ground at #6 is the best grind for this machine, even if it's a little coarser than what you'd use on a commerical espresso maker. Major Dickason's Blend has great body and depth of flavor. The Espresso Blend that Peets advertised in the spring has nice crema, but is a little weak. Don't grind at home unless you have a good burr grinder! I prefer buying in small weekly quantities and storing the ground beans in an air tight container.
PREPARING THE ESPRESSO. I use the double seive to make a stronger brew. I've found that the key to preventing the machine from getting stopped up is to slightly overfill the seive, and tamp down firmly around the edges to create a level fill. Don't pile up a mound and crush it in! But don't delicately fill the seive and level it off, either. Use the flat edge of the scooper to take off the excess after tamping. This step is key. If you under-tamp or over-fill, the machine invariably will stop up.
BREWING: Go for it! This is so easy. Turn it on, turn it off.
CLEANING UP: The nice thing about the machine is that pressure doesn't build up, so you can remove the seive holder promptly after brewing. I recommend cleaning out the seive holder under running water and removing the inner metal seive. Then reattach the handled holder without the seive, place an extra cup underneath, and turn on the machine for about 5 seconds as if brewing another espresso. The hot water will clean out the grounds that get stuck in the machine into your extra cup. I also take a paper towel and clean around the edges of the machine. If you don't clean up after each brew, you'll find that a lot of espresso grounds get stuck in the machine and eventually clog up the process. Better to spend 30 seconds cleaning every time than ruin the machine!
I hope these tips help. This is a fantastic machine once you learn its idiosyncrasies.
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