Capresso Café Espresso Machine

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Let me start by saying, I’ve never owned this machine.

I have owned a cheap espresso machine, then a mildly more expensive one, and now I am looking at a setup that will run me over $1000. If you like coffee, don’t buy a cheap machine and expect to get great results. If you drink coffee and can’t taste the difference between Folgers and small batch roasts, this machine will probably suit you.

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Good price…$130 on Amazon

But the reviews indicate it’s not very durable.

At nearly half the price… what can you expect?

http://www.amazon.com/Jura-Capresso-1050-Watt-Espresso-Cappuccino-Machine/dp/B002AVVQ5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335400694&sr=8-1

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We have a previous (very different) model from this same manufacturer (Capresso 114 - http://www.capresso.com/prod_esp_clas.html), and it’s fantastic. My girlfriend is a former barista, and she loves it.

That one had 18-bar pressure, and this one has only 16, and that makes a difference. But FYI for anyone looking to get off Starbucks’ teat.

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Here’s the instruction manual if you’re interested…

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I own this machine and consider myself a coffee snob. It makes EXCELLENT espresso. I’m certain that for more money you could get more bells and whistles, but this does a really great job!

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Espresso? I want coffee!

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[QUOTE=hippie19, post:2, topic:351916]
Let me start by saying, I’ve never owned this machine.

I have owned a cheap espresso machine, then a mildly more expensive one, and now I am looking at a setup that will run me over $1000. If you like coffee, don’t buy a cheap machine and expect to get great results. If you drink coffee and can’t taste the difference between Folgers and small batch roasts, this machine will probably suit you.
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Absolutely, I am still using the Saeco Sirena… I am thinking about getting a Rocket…