Capresso 121.01 Ultima Semi-Automatic Coffee and Espresso/Cappuccino Machine
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Capresso 121.01 Ultima Semi-Automatic Coffee and Espresso/Cappuccino Machine
Customer Review: Great For The Office!
Summary: 5 Stars
When moving into our new office, I was looking to get an espresso machine, but was concerned that getting folks to clean it out after using it would prove too difficult. I came across the Capresso and decided to give it a try because it was self cleaning.
Almost a year a half later I'm extremely satisfied with this amazing machine. Because it's used differently than most espresso machines, it takes a bit to get used to it. But once folks get the hang of making espresso, it's a breeze to use.
For my office, the self-cleaning function is far and away the best part of this unit; add the coffee into the chute replace the cover, turn the handle and crank it down and turn on the pump. Cleaning is as simple as lifting the handle and turning the crank around once. The grounds dump cleanly into the interior tray, which can hold quite a bit.
This really is a great unit that makes having espresso drinks at the office easy (and clean).
Customer Review: Great machine
Summary: 4 Stars
Did not want to spend 500 plus dollars on a automatic, so I comprimised with the semi auto Capresso. I enjoy the flavorful coffee and it is a snap to use. simple put the coffee in the machine, rotate it, press the handle down and turn the pump on. It would be nice to set the amount of espresso that it makes, but wait 5-15 seconds depending on your taste likings and you have coffee house quality espresso. I would give it a five stars if it allowed you to set the amount of water / espresso that flowed through the machine every time you pressed the pump button, without having to manually turn it off.Customer Review: Had my unit for 5 years, and still works!
Summary: 3 Stars
I was happy to see that this product is still selling. I got it as a Christmas gift about 6 years ago and about a year later the top got stuck and it was still under warranty so the company shipped me a new one. Well, here are my pros and cons:
Pros:
- Makes a great lattes, I can make it just the way I want, without paying a fortune.
- I like Starbucks coffee so I buy my coffee from them and have them grind it.
- Customer service was great!
- Steams milk perfectly, not sea form.
- Easy to use.
- Looks cheap, but has held up to 5 years of use.
Cons:
- I can't put 2 scoops in because the pressure handle won't hook correctly, ok with me because I usually only make one cup anyways.
- It doesn't make 2 strong cups of espresso (OK if you don't like your coffee too strong; as I don't)
- Cleaning takes a few mins, so I don't grind my own coffee because between grinding, making the espresso, steaming your milk and cleaning, it can take 10-15mins.
Gave this product a 3 because it isn't perfect, but I suits me, it doesn't leak, it makes lattes just they way I like it, and it still works! Good Luck!
Customer Review: "THE VERY BEST IN IT'S CLASS" and much cheaper!
Summary: 5 Stars
Capresso Ultima Semi-Automatic machine -- "WORKS" AND "WORKS"............... I don't know if you noticed how quality has drastically changed (for the bad) over the last 10-15 years with EVERYTHING YOU BUY. This machine was very well thought out for basically anyone to use, HANDS DOWN... One of the greatest assets is the fact of being so SIMPLE to clean...
**** FOR ME THOUGH, I CAN MAKE A NICE SIZE CUP OF CAPPUCCINO FASTER THAN MAKING REGULAR AUTOMATIC COFFEE *************
Customer Review: quick to use, easy to clean
Summary: 5 Stars
I got it 3 week ago, and am very happy with it. It makes good espresso.
I took my time to read the instruction, which was very clear and nicely illustrated. This is helpful.
It's very fast, I turn on the power to heat the water while I grind the beans. When I'm done grinding, the water is heated and ready, I just pour the ground coffee into the machine, turn, press down, and hit a switch, and a few seconds later I get my espresso. Another turn and the used coffee grounds are dumped, and it's ready for the next used. It literally takes less than a minute to make an espresso.
I use it about 3-5 times a week, and clean it once a week. Just pop off the top, rinse off the coffee grounds, and wipe off the little coffee ground left inside the machine (easily accessible). Pull out the bottom to dump the used coffee grounds and overflow. The cleaning process takes only a few minutes. It doesn't get any simpler than this.