CASABREWS 3700 Essential Espresso Machine 20 Bar, Stainless Steel Cappuccino & Latte Machine with Steam Frother for Home, 43.9oz Water Tank, Silver

Product came ahead of the scheduled date. Overall the machine is compact but tall enough to fit a standard size coffee cup on the tray. The instruction manual is easy to read and straight to the point, assembly was quick and effortless, prepping the machine for first use takes less than 5 minutes although I did flush it more times just to be safe. This machine makes great espresso, very frothy and tasty (although the coffee used will make a difference cheap coffee equals cheap taste so be sure to use a good quality coffee). 5/5 stars, easy to use, good price, works great.

Is an excellent choice for beginners looking to enjoy quality espresso at home just like me. With its 20-bar pressure system, it brews rich, flavorful shots and features a user-friendly interface and a compact stainless steel design. The built-in steam frother is perfect for making cappuccinos and lattes. Overall, it’s a stylish and affordable machine that delivers great value for everyday coffee lovers like me.

Very solid machine for the price.I used to work for a high end coffee company, and I'm used to seeing high end La Marzoccho's.The one's we had were north of 10 grand.This is not 5 stars the way one of those would be.It also costs less to buy than the minimum service call charge on one of those.But for a home user who isn't on the bleeding edge of coffee culture - it close enough.At this price point, it gives up a couple of features.You might have to wait a few seconds when switching between brewing and steaming, because it's a single boiler.If those seconds are sufficiently precious to you, there are companies that will return them to you in exchange for an extra $400.I've never had to wait more than 5 seconds.Oh, it also has a time limit on how long continuously the steamer will run.Then it needs a couple seconds to catch it's breath and it good for another cycle.Don't remember how long it runs, but it's good foe steaming 22 oz off 33F milk to the point where it's hot but not scalding.If you need to steam a larger quantity, you can either wait a couple of seconds and hit the button again, or start making preps for the next shot you're going to need anyway for that Big Gulp latte you're making.It pulls a good shot out of the box, and I have not had to mess with the timing, but adjustments are available and the manual is clear about how to make them.It also has a reset function if you screw it up and need to start over.The water container for it is large enough that I have yet to have to refill it during the day.And I usually don't bother to checking before pulling the first shot of the day.Construction is solid.I mean, I haven't disassembled it or anything.But everything fits precisely - doesn't make unseemly noises, and it would look good on any countertop.No one is going to look at it and get the impression it's cheap.In fact, it's good looking enough that I down play it when ever anyone sees it for the first time.Don't want them thinking I suddenly inherited money or something.I picked this machine after spending a lot of time comparing features, reading reviews, and reflecting on priorities.I could have spent a lot more - but I don't know what else I could have expected.I could have spent a little less, but this looked like my best bet, and I think I won.I have flogged this machine hard.My wife drinks a lot of coffee - for medical reasons actually.I hear people raving about the endurance of machines they operate "at least once a week."I run this one probably 10 times a day average - granted it's only been a couple of months - but it's been utterly flawless.This is kind of a disposable appliance.At a hundred bucks, no one is sending it in for service, no repairman is going to make a house call.But I've probably pull more shots through it than most people pull in a year, without any issues at all, so I am well satisfied with the value.

I would call myself an intermediate coffee enthusiast. I do have some barista training but nothing crazy, so I know what I’m looking for, but I can’t make a professional grade latte.I did a lot of research before landing on this specific machine. Across the boards, this machine seemed to be the best of both worlds. It wouldn’t break the bank and it could make a solid cup of coffee.I’m very happy to report that it delivered. I’ve had this machine for about 15 days now, and trying a couple different espresso brands to see what was the best fit, I’m getting a really good latte every time. The espresso pulls nicely, with a good crema. The steaming wand works well and I’m getting a good, velvety texture. I love the size of the machine, it fits very well on your counter.I only have one complaint. Every now and then, the portafilter won’t lock in. It happened the first time I used the machine and I thought I was doing something wrong. Turns out nope, sometimes it just seems to decide it won’t lock in. There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to it. Basically you just have to hug the whole machine and really wrench the portafilter in when this happens. I don’t love this aspect, but for $99 and everything else working really well, I’m not going to judge, and I’m just going to enjoy my latte.

I'm so happy with this machine. I had a DeLonghi before this one and the plastic knob broke and DeLonghi wanted to charge me $40 for a new one because they said it wasn't covered by warranty. So that's the last time I use their products. I had a little trouble getting it to foam milk without the screeching deafening me. Support had me send a video and they told me I was sticking the wand too deep in the milk (the way the DeLonghi had me doing). Once I corrected that it was perfect! This isn't a top-of-the-line machine, but it makes great espresso, which is all I wanted at a price I could afford. I've been using it 2-3 times a day for 5 months and it works flawlessly. And it doesn't take up half the counter. Woot!