CASABREWS CM5418 Espresso Machine 20 Bar Stainless Steel Espresso Maker with Milk Frother Compact Cappuccino Machine for Home

This espresso machine works perfectly and makes great-tasting coffee. It heats up quickly and is very easy to use, even for beginners. The espresso comes out rich and flavorful with a nice crema on top. The design is sleek and compact, making it a great fit for any kitchen. Overall, it’s a high-quality machine and a great value for the price. I’m very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend it. Read more

I LOVE this machine! I don’t leave reviews but I have to for this purchase. I bought mine during the July Amazon prime days so I’ve had it for abt 6 mos now. I’ve never had an issue with it. I use it multiple times a day and don’t know how I lived without it for so many yrs. It makes beautiful espresso shots and warms the milk to a frothy delicious drink. The only bad thing I can say abt this machine is it does get really loud when steaming the milk. So may not be the best choice for an office setting or somewhere where noise levels matter. It only takes a few mins to warm the milk tho so it’s not the biggest nuisance but should be noted. I highly recommend this product. It’s low maintenance, well made, relatively compact, esthetically pleasing and works beautifully. I also find it to be very affordable and worth every penny. It has saved us thousands of dollars from expensive daily lattes. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 Read more

I’m very impressed with the performance of the Casabrews CM5418. I’ve been using it almost everyday for nearly 2 months and I’m ready to share my thoughts: - I love espresso. The Casabrews CM5418 makes it very affordable to have delicious espresso drinks daily. It’s a great value for the sale price of under $120 that I paid on Amazon. - The machine is very stylish looking and its slim design doesn’t take up a lot of counter space. I have the silver one. - It’s a basic machine, lightweight stainless steel, but it’s not flimsy. I do need to hold it steady when inserting the portafilter, but that’s not a big deal. - As a beginner, I was intimidated about learning to operate the machine properly, but the clear instructions with photos make it truly easy and straightforward to get great results. - The Casabrews CM5418 makes hot delicious crema topped espresso! Each and every time! Not bad for my novice tastebuds. - The steam wand is also easy to froth hot milk for lattes. - There’s no built in grinder - but I already have a separate grinder and Amazon sells my favorite Italian espresso grind coffee. - I’m also experimenting with using the machine’s hot water and steam wand to make Matcha lattes and chocolate drinks. I highly recommend the Casabrews CM5418 for people who love quality espresso and have a limited budget. Read more

I bought this machine around 3 months ago. I wanted to get into making espresso but didn't want to invest in a machine that cost me over $1,000. This machine came at a reasonable price and many coffee experts seemed to love it, so I made the purchase. The machine has a good build and it doesn't take up too much space on the kitchen counter. It's fairly straight-forward to use and makes really good espresso. The steam wand is a bit loud and takes a while to heat up, but for the price, it does its job remarkably well. I noticed the machine doesn't let you pull another shot right after you've steamed milk, so be aware of that when making more than one cup. The maker also has helpful videos on YouTube if you need to troubleshoot any problems. Overall, it's a fantastic machine for beginners as it's easy to use and makes great espresso. Read more

Amazing little machine! I ordered after my 2018 espresso machine stopped working. I was hesitant and thought I should have ordered the 3 second instant heat in this brand, especially after unboxing and reading the multiple tags and stickers on the machine telling me to preheat (pre brew) a 2 cup to ensure the espresso is heated. The pre brew with water was well my pinky is still aching so not necessary! Easy set up, clear instructions. Comes with a small and large portafilter (stainless steel) and a plastic tamper. The large portafilter produces a 2 cup espresso and tastes much better than my previous machine. If you are going to use this every once in a while no need to buy a metal tamper, but daily use will necessitate steel tamper. Water reservoir holds quite a lot, no leaking when poured correctly (I used a older model coffee cup holder shown). Machine is loud, I have used for 6 cycles. It heats up quickly (within 3 seconds) but it makes noise during the percolating phase. Directions state this will lessen in time. Steam feature works as expected which is wonderful. My suggestion for all readers is to use distilled water to prevent buildup and to also produce a smooth espresso every time. My previous machine lasted 7 years, the connection internally wore out not the heating element. Excellent purchase. Read more