Capresso 121.01 Ultima Semi-Automatic Coffee and Espresso/Cappuccino Machine

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Binding: Kitchen
ASIN: B00005AC5C
Manufacturer: Capresso
Average Customer Review: (From 87 total reviews)
List Price: ~~$440.00~~
Amazon Price: $298.95 (6 new available)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours (Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping)

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Features

Brews from 1-1/2 to 12 ounces of espresso or regular coffee in seconds
No-mess, no-fuss: automatically tamps coffee and discards used grounds
Removable 53-ounce water tank; double brewing spout fills 2 cups at once
Steaming wand froths milk for cappuccinos and caffe lattes
Measures 15 by 16 by 12 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Accessories

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review:
By eliminating the usual fuss and mess, this 1,200-watt machine makes it easy to brew espresso and make cappuccinos and lattes at home or in the office. It’s semiautomatic because all that’s required is to fill the water tank, place ground coffee into a receptacle, and pull a lever. Within seconds coffee flows from the double spout, which adjusts for different cup heights, into one or two cups. No tamping is required because the machine tamps the coffee precisely and automatically. Nor is it necessary to clean used coffee grounds out of a messy filter holder, because there is no filter holder, and the machine automatically discards grounds into a waste tray. The tray also catches overflows, and a light shows when it needs emptying.

For steaming and frothing milk to make cappuccinos, lattes, and hot chocolates and for delivering hot water for tea, there’s a wand that rotates out to fit inside a pitcher or cup. The coffee receptacle accepts 7 to 15 grams (one or two fillings of the included scoop), and the powerful pump supplies enough hot water each time to fill cups from 1-1/2 ounces to 12 ounces, which means it will make a big mug of regular coffee as well as an espresso. The 53-ounce water tank is transparent for water-level monitoring. Water heats quickly thanks to the 1,200-watt heating coil, and a thermostat light shows when the water is hottest. The machine has internal storage for the power cord and comes with clear instructions, drink recipes, and a one-year warranty against defects. –Fred Brack

Product Description:
Like espresso and cappuccino, but hate the hassle of preparing them? Then you’ll love the black and silver Ultima Espresso Machine by Capresso, the very one that’s received numerous accolades from many pleased guests. Using it is much easier than you might imagine: just add water and pre-ground coffee, pull the lever down and turn on the pump. With its powerful 1200 watts, this amazing device quickly makes any size cup, from a single espresso to a pair of 6-oz. coffees at the same time, so it’s great when you’re entertaining and want to serve several beverages, one right after the other. It automatically tamps the coffee, removes grinds and cleans the brew chamber all on its own. For your topping, the rotating wand fits inside both a cup and a pitcher and makes steamed milk for lattes and frothed milk for cappuccino. You can also make tea, hot chocolate or soups with the instant hot water release. Comes with a removable, 53-oz. transparent water tank (big enough for 30 cups of espresso) and a removable waste tray (an indicator light alerts you when it’s ready to empty).

Customer Reviews

Simply Awesome by Tamara Kreuz Foehring
Buying this machine was one of the nicest things I’ve ever done for myself! It took a while to get the hang of using it - which way to crank the knob, which lever to use, etc., but the design is really ingenious. No more tamping, and super easy cleanup. I take it apart and clean it really well about once a week; in between I simply rinse out the drip tray and the container that holds the used grounds when the red light indicates it needs to be emptied. You do have to clean the steam spout after each use so that it doesn’t get clogged or stuck on the machine, which only takes a minute. I was hooked on lattes from Caribou, but the ones I make at home taste even better - at a very small fraction of the price. You get a very smooth, rich espresso flavor, and you can enjoy your coffee anytime - even when you’re too tired to go out and get a latte! I bought it several months ago, and it has already more than paid for itself. Go ahead and get it - you’ll only be sorry that you didn’t do it sooner!

Good Expresso, but be careful with amount of coffee used by L. Althoff
I like the expresso & the steamer used for heating the milk, they work great, but if you put just a little too much coffee in, the machine will brew it to the discard bin & the tray. It has done this several times & sometimes I have had to do what you do when it is first used. Don’t put anything in the coffee loading area & push the plunger down & then brew, I have had to do this to get it brewing the right way. Needless to say I try not to overfill with coffee. But I do like it very much & am glad I got it, maybe mine is just super sensitive.

Every Day Luxury by Java Jiver
I’m not going to lie to you, this is the best kitchen appliance I own. I have had my Capresso Espresso machine for 6 years & I use it every day! I absolutely love it. It is soooo easy to use that you can literally make your morning espresso, put it in your to-go cup & be out the door in 2 minutes!

I chose this machine because of it’s fast & easy - every day quality. I have a friend that is from Europe & he decided to get a more traditional espresso maker because he wants the ability to make turkish coffee once in a while & this Capresso model won’t handle that fine of coffee grind. But I have to tell you - I use my machine everyday without a big mess - literally fill the water once a week & dump the grinds twice a week & you are good to go — he barely uses his machine because it takes so long & is so messy.

Because the Capresso is so fast & easy to use you can easily make espressos (or Irish Coffees) for your guests & not miss the party. My friend’s machine does not lend itself to this as each cup takes so long to make.

And 6 years — come on - totally hassle free espresso every day for 6 years — I could practically put a kid through college with what I’ve saved on Starbucks!

Cappuccino every morning. by Siby
I love this machine! I’ve been using it for 2 months, and have no complaints so far. It’s very easy to use and clean. I’ve never thought that making cappuccino could be so easy. I drink it every morning now. I should mention though that I don’t like extremely hot coffee. So if you do, don’t rely on my review.