Mr. Coffee ECM160 4-Cup Steam Espresso Machine

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.5 x 10.5 inches ; 5.2 pounds


• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)


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• ASIN: B000U6BSI2


• Item model number: ECM160
  

By : Mr. Coffee
Price : $39.99
You Save : $10.00 (20%)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy cafe-style coffee drinks from the comfort of home with this easy-to-use steam espresso machine. The unit brews 1 to 4 cups (20 ounces) of delicious espresso, cappuccino, or latte at a time, and its simple controls help ensure foolproof operation. The included decanter offers measuring marks with helpful icons up the side, a generous stay-cool handle, and a drip-free spout for graceful pouring. Furthermore, the machine comes equipped with a removable frothing aid and a powerful milk frother that steams milk to frothy perfection. Other highlights include an on/off indicator light, a cup warmer up top, a removable drip tray, and convenient cord storage for keeping excess cord stored neatly out of sight. The espresso machine measures 8 by 6-1/2 by 10-1/2 inches, and a handy measuring scoop comes included.
Makes delicious espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes. Powerful milk frother. 4-Cup capacity: 20-ounce. Per shot. Removable drip tray. Easy to pour decanter. Removable frothing aid. On/off indicator light.

 

Mr. Coffee ECM160 4-Cup Steam Espresso Machine

 

Product Features

• Steam espresso machine brews 1 to 4 cups (20 ounces)


• Removable frothing aid; powerful milk frother for creamy cappuccinos


• Decanter with measuring marks, stay-cool handle, and drip-free pouring spout


• Cup warmer; removable drip tray; cord storage; measuring scoop included


• Measures 8 by 6-1/2 by 10-1/2 inches

Customer Reviews

I've had this machine for over a year. I have tried other machines, even a pump. It makes good cappuccinos/lattes when the milk is steamed properly at the right temperature. If your only into espresso shots, I would go with a pump.
PROS
-Inexpensive, Small
-Frother is strong, plastic tip is removable
-Quiet (then a pump machine)
-Latte art hearts (SEE picture)
CONS
-Supplied tamper is just a slightly flattened end of the coffee scooper.
-No frothing pitcher.
-Multiple shots requires de-pressuring the machine.
NOTES
There seems to be a lot of reviews stating it works fine in the beginning then after a while has poor performance or just stops. Ive noticed that during regular use, water starts to build up in the tank. This is because you never really use all the water in the tank per brew. This excess water I believe causes it to brew slow. What I do to alleviate this, is brew plain water all out into a cup before I use it. This serves as both ridding the excess water and warming up the cup and the machine. I also vinegar descale per instructions and find it makes it better.
Another thing to note is that the bean grind/freshness is directly proportional to the effectiveness of the steamer wand. If the beans are old and/or too course the water will brew through the coffee so fast that no pressure built up for the steamer wand to be effective. Likewise if the beans are too fine or the tamp too hard, the water will have a hard time passing thru the coffee and too much pressure will build up which isnt good either for this machine.
Also want to note I added a picture of a latte heart I made, just to prove minimal latte art is somewhat possible with this machine.

I bought this at Targét for $29, and it is freaking awesome. To the two reviewers above... if you actually read the manual you would know that the cord underneath the base can be unraveled to the desired length. This is to eliminate excess cord on your countertop.
Anyway, I discovered I was spending almost $200 at Starbucks... a near crack habit. My previous espresso machine broke over the summer--a $300 Gaggia. Prior to the gaggia I had a krups.
So I plunked down a few bucks for this one knowing I was taking a wee gamble. Usually you get what you pay for.
Let me tell ya, this little machine is great. First, it is super super quiet. My previous machines were deafening especially when frothing. Secondly, it takes up little space. Third, it's fairly nice looking and matches our coffee maker. And of course last, it makes great lattés.
So, don't waste your money on some huge hulking espresso machine that will only last a few years. This one does the job and won't cause ear trauma.

 

Mr. Coffee ECM160 4-Cup Steam Espresso Machine

 

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