Machine à expresso Grind & Brew Cuisinart

I am hooked! Put my coffee pot away! Easy to use. Great options! Family now considering one of their own! Now to try different recipes!

Okay, so after having this machine for a couple of weeks I’m going to make a Pro / Con list so that my thoughts on the Cuisinart Espresso Bar Grind & Brew Espresso Machine are clear and concise! Pros: -BEAUTIFUL aesthetic machine -Able to grind fresh whole beans, with bean storage at top -Espresso comes out smooth and tasty -Holds A LOT of water in the reservoir -Has a warming plate at the top to keep your cup warm before brewing -Easy to brew/follow instructions -Easy setup and maintenance -Auto shut-off after not being used for 30 minutes -Pieces have their own storage tray within the drip tray which is convenient -Fits nicely on my coffee bar next to my Keurig and coffee accessories -There is a COLD button for ICED DRINKS that actually dispenses your brew at room temperature, it’s amazing Cons: -Reservoir kept leaking into drip tray until I brewed the first cup of espresso (no leak so far after that but I am keeping watch) -Machine is noticeably on (not necessarily loud but you can hear something going on) when heating up and brewing -Using the steaming/hot water wand takes a bit getting used to especially if you have never used one -If you have small children like me, KEEP THIS MACHINE AWAY AT ALL TIMES! It is big, hot, and scary for little ones I don’t even want to imagine if they got a hold of it

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is another absolute hit by Cuisinart. This espresso bar and machine is not only easy to use, it makes just about any drink you can imagine. The instruction manual actually has delicious recipes to try, heads up. I love how easy it is to use and there really is nothing better than fresh grind coffee. I personally made myself an iced beverage and my husband made himself a cappuccino. Both were delicious and so much cheaper than going to a coffee shop. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for an espresso machine, this is an all in one and it is fairly compact. Another win by Cuisinart!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Cuisinart Espresso machine is good, but not perfect. Let's start with the positives: delivers a consistent great grind for espresso from the whole bean holder, large water reservoir for multiple brews, solid construction with high-quality materials, and produces excellent foam and steamed water from the frother. However, there are a few drawbacks: frother tends to splash a lot, and the machine has a sizable footprint, taking up more space than many new competitors Pros: Great espresso grind Large water reservoir Solid construction Excellent foam and steamed water Cons: Frother splashes a lot Large footprint compared to new competitors

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great semi automatic espresso machine for people who enjoy making espresso-based drinks at home. The size of the coffee machine is bigger than your usual drip coffee or k-cup machines but it's for good reason. It comes with built in grinder with 16 grinding levels, esspresoo extraction area with stainless steel bottomless portafilter, and a frothing wand for steaming milk or hot water. This is my first time trying an espresso machine with bottomless portafilter so it took a bit to get used to, but the results have been pretty impressive so far. The espresso shots are consistently well extracted. And the steam from the frothing wand is strong and heats up the milk quickly and evenly. One of my favorite features would be the front loaded water reservoir, I love that I can just refill water from the top instead of taking the whole reservoir out. The machine also comes with all the tools you would need, I find the dosing guide and the tamping puck particularly useful.