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Cuisinart Espresso Bar™ Grind & Brew Espresso Machine

599.95

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Cuisinart Espresso Bar™ Grind & Brew Espresso Machine

4.8

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$599.95

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· Conical burr grinder features 16 grind settings from fine to coarse · Half-pound bean hopper with sealed lid keeps espresso beans fresh · Assisted tamper creates a flat, consistent puck of ground espresso beans · 20 bars of pressure for balanced extraction · 54 mm stainless steel bottomless portafilter. · Cold extraction feature for refreshing cold and iced beverages · Steam/frothing wand for milk-based drinks and hot water · Removable, front-loaded 75-oz water reservoir with a viewing window· Café beverages to go: Pull espresso shots right into a travel mug (up to 20 oz)· Integrated accessory tray for storage & removable drip tray. Accessories included: Stainless steel milk jug, single shot espresso filter, double shot espresso filter, tamping puck, dosing guide, cleaning brush, steam wand cleaning brush, and steam wand cleaning pin

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EAMReviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025

I'm normally an I hate mornings, get me my coffee quick Keurig kind of guy. Occasionally, I'll get a bit more serious and pull out my Timemore Chestnut grinder and do a nice pour over or use my moka pot. I'm almost done renovating our kitchen and this Cuisinart Espresso Bar fits perfectly in the corner between our stove and pantry cabinet. This machine makes having a perfect espresso almost as easy as using the Keurig. Just place the portafilter with either the single or double shot basket into the grinding cradle with the dosing guide on top. Press the single or double button and wait for the appropriate amount of coffee to drop in. The only thing that takes any extra effort is removing the dosing guide and getting the coffee flattened enough to tamp it. Once you get that done, just place the tamping puck on top of the portafilter, place it back into the cradle, and pull the lever down to complete the tamping. Move the portafilter under the brew head and press the appropriate dose size button. If you'd like more water, just place the cup under the steam wand and move the selector to hot water instead of steam. Or use the steam wand to froth your favorite type of milk. It takes a bit of practice with the settings to get it dialed into your preferences. The machine has a 1/2-pound bean storage and conical burr grinder on top. You can choose from 16 grind sizes. The water reservoir can be filled from the top or pulled out for easy filling from filtered water. There is a charcoal filter in the water reservoir. The top has a cup warming spot on the left. You can choose from single or double settings and even reprogram the buttons to add more water for each. The grinder is in a small basket that is removable for easy cleaning and there is a descale setting as well. The baskets and dosing guide can be stored under the machine in a basket behind the tray. I would not put the puck in it as it got a bit stuck when I did. One thing I have noticed is that if there is a bit too much coffee in the basket, you will have trouble turning the portafilter in the brew head. It will become almost impossible and feel as though you're going to break it. The easy way to avoid that is to pay attention to the tamping puck. If it bottoms out on the basket when you're tamping the coffee, it will turn in the brew head. Overall, this is a fantastic machine and although it's fairly expensive, it is not too expensive for what you're getting. It feels like a commercial appliance and exudes quality. It weighs 35 lbs. At the moment, the Amazon price is about $50 cheaper as compared to the Cuisinart website. I cannot recommend this espresso maker more. If you love coffee and are willing to pay for it, get this machine. If you spend a lot of money at coffee shops and it's about coffee and not the social scene, get this machine.

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David PReviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025

Years ago I messed around with espresso and cappuccino. I had some small well known brand of espresso cappuccino maker that cost less than a hundred dollars and was about the same size as a regular coffee maker. I ground the beans using a small electric grinder. Nothing fancy. Wait until the grinding sounded about right and tamp the coffee into the handle for inconsistent results. The milk foamer ran a bit too hot or cold. I eventually gave up on that and stored them in the cabinet of failed kitchen toys. Then I got this beast. I know it is not the super-expensive professional Italian model you find in coffee shops, but it is a real upgrade to what I used in the past. I have fallen down a rabbit hole full of espresso gurus. "What do you mean you are not weighing your beans?" or me frantically Googling, "Why is there water on top of my puck?" Obviously, you do not need to get that fanatic about your coffee. I just like having these types of obsessions, I mean hobbies. The machine allows you to choose between 16 grind settings. It allows you to use the default settings for a pull. It also allows you to program the time for the pull and grind duration. So, once you find the perfect combination of bean, grind, and pull duration you can use those programed settings over again. Luckily, it is also easy to go back to the default settings because the instruction manual is short, illustrated, and legibly written. There is a place on top of the machine to warm my double walled hand blown with a cute little spout espresso cups - NOT included, but what's the use of having this fantastic machine if you are not going to go all out? My wife can confirm that I have made 6 cups in a row, marking the specific variables in a spreadsheet of course, to find the best combination for the perfect espresso. Now I will get another brand of coffee bean and start the process again. I am not being sarcastic when I say the entertainment value of making espresso for company or alone makes owning this machine worth it. Now, if I could only figure out the best technique for foaming the milk. I have a couple of gallons of whole milk in the fridge waiting for me. I'm excited to get back to it. I've had it for about a month and enjoy using it every day. It is by a well known trusted manufacturer as well, so just get it.