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Comment on Bialetti 6972 Mini Express Gift Set by Jennifer Briggs

Jennifer Briggs — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:27:34 +0000

I was hesitant to buy this because I thought it might just collect dust, but it has been one of the best purchases I have made for my kitchen. I buy the espresso beans straight from the coffee shop, and anytime I want a latte or iced latte, it only takes about 5 minutes to make. Highest recommendation!
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Bialetti 6972 Mini Express Gift Set by Igyarto

Igyarto — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:38:09 +0000

This little espresso maker is really cute and perfect for a latte, capuccino, or double espresso. It heats the cup while percolatting, which you normally don’t get with a stove top espresso pot. One down side is that you have to use both cups even if you just want a single.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Jura-Capresso 13422 Impressa C9 One Touch Automatic Coffee-and-Espresso Center, Black by A. Liesse

A. Liesse — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:10:51 +0000

DO NOT BUY THE C9. Before you buy the C9, know that it can only steam milk for Latte’s to 120 degrees. The minimum temperature required is 150 degrees. I was the one that discivered this product defeciency, so before you spend $1,799, call Jura and ask them how hot the C9 will steam milk
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on Jura-Capresso 13422 Impressa C9 One Touch Automatic Coffee-and-Espresso Center, Black by Ishtar

Ishtar — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:47:59 +0000

I love my Impressa C9, it makes wonderful cappuccino without having to manually froth, but I must say the settings and instructions are quite opaque. This is why I'm giving it only four stars.

After 4 months, I still have to refer to the manual (not very well designed) to know what the machine is trying to tell me at times. This is my fourth superautomatic espresso machine, all the others having been Saeco machines with very easy instructions (but Saeco service being virtually impossible in the U.S., I really didn't want to get another Saeco).

Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Jura-Capresso 13422 Impressa C9 One Touch Automatic Coffee-and-Espresso Center, Black by Gertrude, the Bad Queen

Gertrude, the Bad Queen — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:44:15 +0000

This is my second fully automatic espresso maker. The first one was a Jura Espresso E8. They seem to have a life span of about 5 years with very frequent use -- probably 10-15 single cups a day.

The Jura-Capresso espresso maker only needs you to feed it with water and espresso beans and empty out the grounds drawer every once in a while. It does every single other thing. At the touch of a button, it grinds the beans to the perfect texture, tamps it to perfection, and brews espresso exactly. Finding espresso beans is always interesting. Right now, my favorite are from a small roaster called Ancora in Wisconsin. This espresso maker prefers beans that are not too dark and oily and never likes flavored beans. French Roasts are good, as are Columbian, for a rich flavor. Lavazza beans are good for everyday use. My only complaint? The espresso is just a little too perfect.

It is not the same as sitting in a cafe on a sidewalk in Paris sipping espresso and smoking gauloises. But very few things are. Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Jura-Capresso 13422 Impressa C9 One Touch Automatic Coffee-and-Espresso Center, Black by Guy J. Churchward

Guy J. Churchward — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:55:03 +0000

we've had an S9 Jura for over 7 years and made over 6,000 coffees with it. It was a trooper and fantastic but sadly died on us so we wanted a replacement. I checked the specs for the S9 and C9 and seemed they were pretty much the same so for the price difference it felt living with a black and slimmer model with slightly less horsepower was a sensible trade-off.

The good;

1. Quiet
2. Small
3. Makes a nice cup of coffee (if administered well)
4. Button layout and customization is way easier than the old S9

The Bad

1. Black is not as attractive as the silver and also shows marks easier
2. Water filters are different sizes to the S9 (had a stock so that's a little annoying)
3. All the essentials feel twice as small as the S9 and a pain.. the milk container cannot even support two Lattes, the water container is too small and the coffee store is also.
4. The One-Touch button makes for a warm and hot coffee so is also a pointless feature IMO.
5. Fixed steam spout so with large cups it will be a pain to remove them without spilling

When we made a coffee with the S9 and new with the C9 we put the coffee in first, fill the milk and 3/4 up we switch to steam and give it a blast for the heat. This on either machine makes a fabulous coffee but negates the value of the one-touch.

If I were doing this again, I'd go for either a cheaper model knowing the one-touch is pointless and if budget is the concern OR I'd sucked it in and gone for the S9 for the added capacity.. For me I wish I'd chosen the S9 as the capacity thing will probably grind on me more than anything else.. but the above will give you an idea of variances.

All this said, I LOVE Jura, for the years we've had them, they're reliable, provide great service and well worth the investment. I'll begrudgingly live with the C9 knowing I made the wrong choice,.. Hope this helps your decision process.. Rating: 3 / 5

Comment on Jura-Capresso 13422 Impressa C9 One Touch Automatic Coffee-and-Espresso Center, Black by E. Bock

E. Bock — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:20:48 +0000

I purchased this recently after I returned my unreliable Saeco V’spresso model. This machine has been much more reliable and makes excellent quality espresso/cappuccino with the push of a button. My favorite feature is the frothing system that allows it possible to make a cappuccino without moving the cup. It is much quicker than the traditional steam wand for lazy people like myself. Jura-Capresso seems to have much better customer service and warranties than its competitors as an added bonus.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Dreamfarm Fire Truck Red Grindenstein by Douglas Stratton

Douglas Stratton — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:45:14 +0000

Nice little knock-box; at 4″x4″, it’s the perfect size for me: the only espresso drinker in the family. Works great, with a rubber grip-ring holding it to the counter. The price here was the best I could find anywhere, so it’s also a good ‘bang-for-the-buck’(ha,ha!). The color is a rather bright shade of red, so this one won’t be hard to find on a crowded counter-top! I’ve only owned this ‘Grindenstein’ for a week, so if I notice any durability issues, I’ll definitely post an update…
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Dreamfarm Fire Truck Red Grindenstein by Solomia

Solomia — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:14:54 +0000

Wonderful thing: beautiful, convenient and useful – all together. Dreamfarm Fire Truck Red Grindenstein
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Dreamfarm Fire Truck Red Grindenstein by Devon Mccarroll

Devon Mccarroll — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:46:23 +0000

I ordered this because I really wanted a knockbox, but didn’t need a huge one because I only make two lattes in the morning for my husband and me.

First, the good. It’s adorable! It’s also incredibly sturdy. At first I was reluctant to really bang my portafilter on it too hard, because I thought it might tear the rubber coating that covers the bar. It didn’t, and I’ve become more comfortable with it because it’s very, very well made.

Now for the not so good. It’s only a couple of inches high in the front (maybe 2 1/2). You have to make sure your portafilter is really centered over the bar, or you’ll end up splashing grounds all over the counter. So it’s definitely made for the casual user who doesn’t have alot of space, although I’m sure the bigger ones might splash too since the bar is near the top on most boxes.

Would I recommend this? For durability and looks, definitely! But be prepared for a little bit of mess if you’re not careful.
Rating: 3 / 5