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Capresso 121.01 Ultima Semi-Automatic Coffee and Espresso/Cappuccino Machine | 
| Brand: Capresso
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $440.00
Buy New: $299.00
You Save: $141.00 (32%)
New (5) from $298.95
Rating:  83 reviews
Sales Rank: 4341
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11
Dimensions (in): 17.5 x 14.1 x 13.9
MPN: 121
Model: 121.01
UPC: 794151400580
EAN: 0794151400580
ASIN: B00005AC5C
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Brews from 1-1/2 to 12 ounces of espresso or regular coffee in seconds | | • | No-mess, no-fuss: automatically tamps coffee and discards used grounds | | • | Removable 53-ounce water tank; double brewing spout fills 2 cups at once | | • | Steaming wand froths milk for cappuccinos and caffe lattes | | • | Measures 15 by 16 by 12 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Like espresso and cappuccino, but hate the hassle of preparing them? Then you'll love the black and silver Ultima Espresso Machine by Capresso, the very one that's received numerous accolades from many pleased guests. Using it is much easier than you might imagine: just add water and pre-ground coffee, pull the lever down and turn on the pump. With its powerful 1200 watts, this amazing device quickly makes any size cup, from a single espresso to a pair of 6-oz. coffees at the same time, so it's great when you're entertaining and want to serve several beverages, one right after the other. It automatically tamps the coffee, removes grinds and cleans the brew chamber all on its own. For your topping, the rotating wand fits inside both a cup and a pitcher and makes steamed milk for lattes and frothed milk for cappuccino. You can also make tea, hot chocolate or soups with the instant hot water release. Comes with a removable, 53-oz. transparent water tank (big enough for 30 cups of espresso) and a removable waste tray (an indicator light alerts you when it's ready to empty).
Amazon.com Review
By eliminating the usual fuss and mess, this 1,200-watt machine makes it easy to brew espresso and make cappuccinos and lattes at home or in the office. It's semiautomatic because all that's required is to fill the water tank, place ground coffee into a receptacle, and pull a lever. Within seconds coffee flows from the double spout, which adjusts for different cup heights, into one or two cups. No tamping is required because the machine tamps the coffee precisely and automatically. Nor is it necessary to clean used coffee grounds out of a messy filter holder, because there is no filter holder, and the machine automatically discards grounds into a waste tray. The tray also catches overflows, and a light shows when it needs emptying. For steaming and frothing milk to make cappuccinos, lattes, and hot chocolates and for delivering hot water for tea, there's a wand that rotates out to fit inside a pitcher or cup. The coffee receptacle accepts 7 to 15 grams (one or two fillings of the included scoop), and the powerful pump supplies enough hot water each time to fill cups from 1-1/2 ounces to 12 ounces, which means it will make a big mug of regular coffee as well as an espresso. The 53-ounce water tank is transparent for water-level monitoring. Water heats quickly thanks to the 1,200-watt heating coil, and a thermostat light shows when the water is hottest. The machine has internal storage for the power cord and comes with clear instructions, drink recipes, and a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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| Customer Reviews: Read 78 more reviews...
 Great machine May 11, 2008
Not a Complainer (New York)
This machine really does its job. Great result. We love cappuccino. But it's a bit diificult to work the machine. So far we're happy with this model.
 A lot of shot in a little espresso pot May 2, 2008
marieac (Lima, Peru)
For those of you interested in taste and price over showiness, this little 18 bar semi-automatic delivers taste superior to most automatic machines costing a lot more. Just remember, always turn the crank COUNTER CLOCKWISE, or you'll be facing a repair bill!
Very good everyday Epresso maker!! March 30, 2008
M. Gao (San Diego, CA, United States)
I got this espresso maker in February. And I have been making one cup (3 scoop in two installments) per day, unless I am on the road.
The best thing about this machine, is how quick you can make a cup of espresso.
I only have a few minutes each morning to get my latte and finish breakfast. Without this machine, it is impossible for me to enjoy latte every day.
As other reviewers pointed out, the foam/steam milk feature does drip some water in the beginning every time. My solution is simple: using a separate cup for the first 30 seconds, turn the steam milk function off, switch to the cup with milk and turn it on. it works for me.
I clean the tray every week and so far (March 29, two months since), I have cleaned up the machine once with white vinegar and water, as instructed.
I highly recommend this machine. it is one of the best investment I have made.
I have a question though: does anyone have a recommendation of good espresso coffee brand (those without the typical American coffee's bitterness), which hopefully is less expensive than illy's?
Thanks!
 Makes good coffee but VERY unreliable! March 29, 2008
Daniel J. Barretto (Amherst, NH USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this machine in January 2008 and right out of the box the frother did not work. I had to go through the hassle of returning it and then waiting 2 months for a new one to be sent to me.
When this machine works, it produces good coffee and cappuccino. It is fairly easy to use and clean. However, too frequently it simply does not work. You put the coffee in, turn on the pump and voila...nothing happens. Rather than the water dripping through the coffee and into your cup, it ends up in the waste tray. Sometimes it works ok and other times I can try 3 or 4 times in a row without it producing a single cup of coffee. This is extremely frustrating not only because you'll waste a great deal of coffee, but also, if you are like me, you're often in a hurry in the morning and don't have time for this hassle trying to produce a single cup of coffee. This problem also requires you to clean out the machine frequently because the waste tray quickly fills up with grounds and liquid. When the machine is functioning properly, only the spent grounds should end up in the waste tray.
I tried different grinds as Capresso will probably tell you the cause of the problem is the grind was too fine. This simply was not the case. For experimental purposes, I ground some coffee that was extremely course and the machine still failed to produce any coffee. Maybe I have another bad machine, but my patience has worn out!
 Better than a base model coffee brewer March 28, 2008
Joe Burge (Louisburg, NC)
Okay, first off, I'm no Barista expert. And I Was given this as a present, so I have to keep it. But it does not make espresso, despite the price and rave reviews. I'm sure there are ways I could improve my practices and get a somewhat better cup, but I'm not impressed.
It is a really nice concept to have this nice automated machine and not have to bother with portafilters, fussy grinds, and proper temperature. But for a higher priced pump machine, I expected better.
When you first start the process, you get a nice dark shot of espresso, for about 5 seconds, then lots of pale coffee colored water and no crema. The longer you let it run, the worse the extract gets. And as others have mentioned, the steamer spits water for the first few seconds, so if you don't want that better catch and discard.
Overall, I'm considering replacing it with a better reviewed model?
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