Capresso 471.02 CoffeeTEC Digital 10-cup Coffeemaker with Stainless Steel Vacuum Carafe and FrothXpress, White
by Capresso

List Price: $250.00
Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary

• Brews 10 5-ounce cups into stainless-steel vacuum carafe
• Delivers hot milk and froth covers cappuccinos, caffe lattes, hot chocolates
• 2 brewing cycles (3-5 cups, 6-10 cups); drip-stop feature for mid-brew pour
• 24-hour, programmable digital clock/timer provides "wake-up" coffee
• Measures 14 by 11 by 12 inches; 1-year warranty

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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Capresso 471.02 CoffeeTEC Digital 10-cup Coffeemaker with Stainless Steel Vacuum Carafe and FrothXpress, White

Customer Review: CoffeeTEC makes good coffee
Summary: 5 Stars

I might mention that we always set the 3-5 cup brewing dial to brew "slowly" to give the water more contact time with the grounds no matter how much water we use. Writing "slowly" seems odd, however, because it makes ten cups of coffee faster than any other non-restaurant machine we have ever used. Turn the knob and push the button, and out comes brown gold.

We do not use the FrothXpress system, and find it convenient to ignore. We wanted great coffee, and that is what we got. If we plan to keep a pot available all day we just preheat the carafe with boiling water. Of course, you do have to close the carafe lid to keep the heat in. :} It will not get easier than this until the Jetson's come of age.

I have no hesitation recommending this product for those who crave excellent coffee at home, even at its price. In reading the comments by people who complain the coffee is not hot enough, it appears they are unwilling to follow the simple English directions, which seems a tragedy. A hot cup of coffee is like a warm friend, and this machine never disappoints. It sure beats a drive-thru. You must use excellent coffee to get a good cup though. Possibly unsatisfied buyers used cheap stuff? There is nothing better at this price on the market.

Clean up is simple, and the machine fits nicely next to our microwave. What am I saying? We use this machine more than our microwave!

Description of Capresso 471.02 CoffeeTEC Digital 10-cup Coffeemaker with Stainless Steel Vacuum Carafe and FrothXpress, White

The milk-frothing system dispenses hot milk and froth directly into a cup and uses a separate heating system from the coffeemaker and a milk container separate from the water container for brewing coffee. (A flexible hose can be used to siphon milk directly from a carton of milk instead of the milk container.) The machine automatically switches to a stand-by mode for steaming when the brewing cycle is complete. However, milk can be frothed for, say, hot chocolate without brewing coffee. A knob adjusts milk flow, milk temperature, and the amount of froth, permitting precise control for individual taste. An instruction video comes with the machine, which measures 14 inches high, 11 inches wide, and 12 inches deep and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

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