Capresso 113.05 Espresso Classic Luxe Black with Chrome Accent Description:
Contemporary design espresso machine has stainless steel-lined Thermoblock with 18 bar pressure for rich crema espresso. Two sieves for single or double plus special sieve for use with pre-pack espresso PODs.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #97819 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Capresso
- Model: 113.05
- Dimensions: 12.10″ h x 12.50″ w x 14.90″ l, 11.00 pounds
Features
- Continuous steam/hot water output
- Self-locking filter holder for easy operation with sieves for ground or pre-packed coffee pods.
- 40 ounce removable water container
- Neon indicator/ready light
- Dual Frother Plus for manual steaming and frothing
Customer Reviews:
I Think You should consider this one 11/2008
Read the reviews of many different Espresso machines and you will most likely find a lot of things in common such as they leak and they don’t work as they are suppose to and the customer is sending them back and even that it is necessary to use a small shot glass cause thats what only fits under the dispenser. Even customers report the expensive ones $400 dollar machines leaking, … So I would consider getting this one.
Anyway I just got mine and it works fine and for some reason it was selling for 119.00 when I bought it now its a lot more. But anyway, the insides of this one is stainless steel I think it is a necessary to get a stainless steel espresso machine because aluminum can be toxic.
OTHER REASONS Y I LIKE THIS ONE
This machine makes great crema and the frother is great my brother has a $350 Starbucks machine that he has to fight with each time to do the froth. Also with this Capresso machine a normal size coffee cup can fit under it with a little agravation but I have some coffee cups I bought at Target that were wide and short but I have not seen them since at Target but at least with this machine you don’t have to use a cup the hight of a shot glass. HOws my spelling…
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS that come with this machine it explains all the important stuff for instance… the size of the coffee grind is key. If you buy pre ground coffee it will probably be to coarse (BIG) or to powdery (small) Just because it reads espress ground does not mean its good for you.
HOW TO GET THE RIGHT GRIND SIZE - SIZE DOES MATTER !!
What I do is buy Whole Bean of the coffee that I like off of the Internet then I take it to the grocery store …. talk to the manager they will be thrilled that you stopped by they figure you gonna buy something … and I grind it at the store. I didn’t buy a Burr Grinder. I DO NOT use the espresso setting at the grocery store I use a setting more coarse -larger .. using the espresso powdery setting is a good way to burn up your motor and destroy your machine. If you use a setting to coarse its gonna be like iced tea. I grind mine 1 setting smaller than the auto drip setting. I think
****The instructions explain all this about the ground size. And there is no need to warm up the machine as far as running hot water through it just let it warm up per instructions then set it on espresso to fill your cup.
WHAT I DON’T LIKE ABOUT IT
Only thing I don’t like with this machine is one has to stand there and watch it make the coffee cause there is not an auto turn off — like at 6 ounces it just keeps coming out. (I had one before that you could set it to turn off at different ounces but it constantly leaked all over the kitchen but the auto turn off spoiled me)
The other thing is when one froths the milk it can be loud to some folks. But for me thats ok as it keeps the peeping toms and burglers away - do to the noise cause they figure if they do a home invasion I’m gonna probably be coming at them with a chain saw.
HOW TO FROTH THE MILK
USE 1 % or 0 % low fat milk that makes the best froth AND thats what the instructions say. Froth the milk in a pyrex glass with a thermometer in it froth it until the milk is like at 140 degrees according to the thermometer this is how you get hot espresso. Frothing it to 150 + curdles the milk and your guests spit it out all over your kitchen…. If you want a hot espresso with no milk then Froth the espresso that just came out in the pyrex cup and heat it up to 160 and burn a whole in your tongue. You can either Froth it or Steam it per the instructions read them I keep it on “Froth” .. thats with the thing down.
THE STIGMA WITH THE WET MUSH IN THE FILTER
You will get a wet mush of coffee grinds when you are through no problem bang it out in the trash can making sure the catch is pressed down to hold the metal filter so it does not fall in the trash can then rinse it off in sink. Putting Grinds down the sink according to a plumber I know … not Jack the Plumber a different one .. will clog up pipes and is like cement. Spent grounds do go down my sink but most go in the trash can cause I bang the grounds out first measuring the amount that goes down the sink one day I came up with .005% plus or minus .003%. If you must know.
I have no leaks or ANY problems as yet.
If you get the thing and its a lemon send it back to Amazon they are good about customer service but mine works fine hope yours does too.
I hope this review was helpful if it was not you just wasted your time.
The ultimate Espresso Machine for the money.
I have used this unit for over 2 years now and it’s still making great Espresso and Capaccino! Ultra low maintenance and easy to use. This is the only way to make and enjoy coffee. Of course a good coffee helps… I use Medaglia D’oro Caffee’ Espresso from Caffe Nero (my local grocer carries it). I’ve also enjoy illy and Lavazza. You will not be sorry with this product!
Great flavor, but mind your grind
Bought this a few weeks back. I was initially disappointed with the quality of the shots. It turns out that the grind and quality of the beans are paramount for this machine. This is generally true for all machines, but more so for this one.
Overall, excellent flavor extract with no bitterness at all. It equals or betters Starbucks Barista espresso maker. I attribute it to the sustained pump pressure and valve mechanism.
Use a dark roast (Peet’s in the SFO Bay area) for best results with a close to fine grind. If grinding at Peet’s, use a setting of 4/5 (their default is 3 for espresso). If you end up having a finer grind, use a small amount of coarser grind at the bottom and put the finer grind at the top. This works beautifully well for me.
Amazon.com Review
The Capresso Espresso Classic Luxe makes a great espresso, with the mellow flavor and beautiful crema that one might expect from a neighborhood cafe. Its continuous-steam design means it holds the steam in a reservoir, ready for running espresso shots or frothing or steaming milk for cappuccinos, lattes, or hot cocoa. The black-and-chrome chassis looks great on a kitchen counter. With a 1200-watt mechanism, this espresso machine combines power with good design. Two toggle switches on top of the machine set the machine to on/off and steam/hot water. A red light indicates the machine is on; an orange thermostat light tells when it’s heated up and ready to go. And the selector knob on the front of the machine has settings for brew, steam, and hot water for tea or just for warming up cups for espresso.
The Espresso Classic Luxe comes with a full complement of accoutrements. A 40-ounce removable water reservoir has a filter and self-sealing valve; there’s a handle to make it easier to lower it into place. The self-locking filter arm comes with three sieves; one for single-shot pulls, one for doubles, and one specially designed for Capresso coffee pods. The drip tray with grid insert can be easily removed for rinsing. And there’s a handy measuring scoop that does double duty; it has a tamper at the other end for pressing down the ground coffee.
The frothing arm has detachable rubber components that need to stay clean for even frothing; detailed cleaning instructions are included in the enclosed booklet. The machine measures 10-1/4 by 11 by 12-1/2 inches; while in use, the filter handle extends an additional 5 inches. Capresso espresso machines come with a detailed instruction booklet and a year’s guarantee, during which customers are offered free troubleshooting via telephone and free repair or replacement in cases of malfunction. -Garland Withers
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