Capresso 471.01 CoffeeTEC Digital 10-cup Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Vacuum Carafe and FrothXpress, Black
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Capresso 471.01 CoffeeTEC Digital 10-cup Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Vacuum Carafe and FrothXpress, Black
Customer Review: This machine is great
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a home coffee brewer that could brew something more akin to the stronger coffees found at Starbucks or Peets, but had little luck with standard home coffee makers. If I added more coffee, the brew was too bitter. I hoped I could come closer with this machine, and I have. The initial problem, as described in the December 1, 2000 review by 4winns, is that a full pot brewed in accordance with the instructions does indeed taste like weak tea. The reason is that the included goldtone filter only accommodates about 9 to 10 level tablespoons of ground coffee (their included scoop holds one tablespoon) which produces a weak full pot. The instructions note, however, that if you want to make stronger coffee you need to use paper filters,which are pretty cheap. I bought some unbleached number 4 filters, put in 18-20 level tablespoons and, YOW, great coffee. No spill, no mess. In addition, the frother worked precisely as advertised, and I found the cleanup to be very quick and easy. Anybody who has trouble rinsing off those few small parts has bigger problems in life than making coffee.Customer Review: Capresso 471 Coffee TEC 10-cup coffeemaker and FrothXpress
Summary: 4 Stars
This coffeemaker is quite convenient and makes the best home-brewed coffee I've ever brewed. It brews the coffee to a perfect drinking temperature. I use the FrothXpress for a nice change of pace. It quickly heats milk to an acceptable temperature not appreciably reducing the coffee temperature. Make sure you froth the milk into your empty drinking cup first or you will clean up splattered milk on the maker body. Cleanup is easy, with most pieces removable and dishwasher safe. The Froth XPress cleanup is quite easy as well.
This is for the serious coffee drinker. You can save $30 by getting the coffee maker only Capresso model. However, the FrothXpress makes a great cup of hot chocolate as well as some great au laits. The stainless steel vacuum insulated pot keeps the great flavor and temperature of the coffee for as long as I need it. I have used this coffee maker for almost 18 months with no problems whatsoever. However, I never use the Auto feature as some who are experiencing leaks do. It takes 5 minutes to brew a pot, so why bother?
Customer Review: Quick and easy ... and did I say it's easy?
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fine, easy to use, machine that I'm really enjoying having in my kitchen. I had never used a milk-steamer before, and found the idea a little intimidating. But the process is really quite painless, and now I'm wondering why I did without it so long (even my java-phobic bride is enjoying homemade hot chocolate thanks to the steamer). Anyone who enjoys having a pot of coffee on-call throughout a morning should avoid glass pots like a cliché and instead use a thermal carafe like this one. Not only does it keep coffee steaming hot without constant re-heating, but the wide top and easy-off lid make for easy clean up when you're done.
The coffeemaker is elegantly designed, seems relatively sturdy, and looks nice on a countertop. Plus, it's fast, fairly quiet, and -- as I said -- easy to clean.
For someone like me who just wants to enjoy coffee without trying to become a home barista ('professional maker of complex espresso drinks'), this is as much machine as I think I'll need ... at least until the one with the built-in burr grinder arrives.
Customer Review: Coffee Machine of the Year
Summary: 4 Stars
I have this thing about buying what I think are well designed coffee machines. Last Xmas I saw this in a Kitchen Kapers store and had to add it to my collection, much to my wife's dismay about owning yet another machine. After 10 months we both love the coffee qualtiy, the length of time it stays hot in the carafe, and the convenient frothing system. The latter however, is no match for the wonderful steamed milk produced by my other loved expresso machine by Solis. I had problems with the unit, though the Capresso staff were helpful, unlike the other review comment. The auto timer feature failed and the unit had to be sent back for replacement. Then the replacement unit arrived with severe UPS damage. Half the plastic case was smashed. Capresso promptly sent another unit out (arrived in one day) and a UPS call to pick up the broken unit. So I can commend the Capresso service staff for their prompt and courteous response to my frantic calls. Overall a well designed, sleek looking, quality performer.
Customer Review: A $200.00 PIECE OF JUNK
Summary: 1 Stars
I'VE HAD MINE FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW, WELL, THE FIRST FEW WEEKS, I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE THING LEAKING (3 TIMES)THEY KEPT SENDING ME WATER CONTAINERS. THE CARAFFE THAT'S SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE COFFEE HOT FOR 4 HOURS, WELL, THAT'S A BUNCH OF BULL. YOU'RE LUCKY IF IT STAYS FOR ONE. I CALLED UP SO MANY TIMES , THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE IT!!!!!NOW I CAN'T EVEN USE IT, AS SOON AS YOU PUT THE WATER CONTAINER IN THE MACHINE, IT STARTS POURING OUT WATER EVERYWHERE. THEY WANT $65.00 TO REPLACE A 50 CENT SEAL, THATS WORN OUT. I OFFERED THEM $10.00 FOR THE STUPID THING, THEY WOUDN'T EVEN SEND IT TO ME FOR THAT. YOU CAN'T EVEN SPEAK TO A MANAGER THEY JUST DON'T LET YOU!!!!!
I WOULD OF BEEN BETTER OFF BUYING MY $30.00 MR.COFFEE MACHINES EVERY 2-3 YEARS, INSTEAD OF THIS $200.00 PIECE OF JUNK . IT WOULD OF BEEN A LOT CHEAPER.
I WOUDN'T HAVE BEEN SO MAD IF THEY REPLACED IT WITH A NEW ONE WHEN THEY FIGURED OUT I GOT STUCK WITH A LEMON!!!!!!
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, YOU WORK TOO HARD FOR IT!!!!!