 | Brand: Imusa Category: Kitchen Buy New: $39.99 New (2) from $39.99 Rating:  13 reviewsSales Rank: 1160 Color: Black Batteries Included: No Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1 Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 Release Date: April 26, 2008 Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Tell A Friend Add to Wishlist | ||||||
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| Editorial Reviews: Product Description Espresso or cappuccino in only minutes with the IMUSA Espresso & cappuccino Maker. The stylish design is ideal for storing on your countertop. The steam tube makes for an ideal froth for your favorite cappuccino or latte. The removeable filter is easy to clean and convenient glass jar with pouring feature makes handling a snap. | |||||||
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Imusa Espresso, Cappuccino Maker
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I'm impressed! June 6, 2008
ReplyDeleteWSS (Tucson area, AZ)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
Especially for the money, this is a great little espresso machine! I've never had an electric espresso machine before. I have several manual espresso makers but no way to easily froth hot milk so I ordered this one. I received it yesterday and made a wonderful latte last night - for the first time in my life! It's easy to use, looks cool and has a small footprint so it's great in a small space. (It did not say anywhere to remove the soft black plastic 'cover' on the steaming rod but I did...I don't want ANY plastic of any kind near my food, especially steaming hot plastic. I'm assuming you remove it else there's no way to clean the rod...) It's a perfect 'treat yourself' gift to yourself when you know you deserve it!
If anything goes awry, I'll certainly update this review but I feel good about it and it works just like I've seen my daughter's much more expensive coffe/espresso/cappuccino maker. I'd NEVER consume name brand commercial coffe store, overly sweetened and overly fat and chemical ladened products, and I cringe when I see so many people putting that inside their bodies, but if I were one of those people, this would pay for itself within a week! (Can you tell I'm a cancer survivor - and that I want to keep it that way!)
One great little machine September 23, 2008
ReplyDeleteCoppermoon (Georgia)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
For the money, this is one great little machine. It heats quickly, foams the milk easily and promptly, is easy to clean up, and looks cute on the counter. This is our fourth (and least expensive) cappuccino maker - it is also the best.
I'm no barista, but this thing's great! April 2, 2009
ReplyDeleteDick Whiting (Mobile, AL USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I ordered this to replace a Bialetti stove-top maker. I have had it a couple of months and it is great. I saw some reviews about some machines within this price category being flimsy and unreliable. The Imusa is terrific. Easy to clean (Bialetti was awful!), and makes up to a quad in under 5 minutes. It is lightweight, but sturdy; and makes thick rich foam, even with skim milk. I am a former chef and have had some fancy machines that cost thousands of dollars in my kitchens, Imusa gets it done for me at home. I even went back and ordered a second as a gift.
Adding on to this review: If you haven't been using your old espresso/cappuccino maker because it isn't easy, or a pain to clean up, then this is the machine for you.
Yes, great machine for the money. April 26, 2009
ReplyDeleteSunah C. Cherwin (Berkeley, CA, USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
All the positive things the other reviewers said were correct. It makes consistent cups of espresso in four minutes, and is easy to clean. It is a great price.
Compared to standard stovetop espresso, it
* makes less. It makes one actual cup of espresso. That is what they mean by "four cups."
* also does not froth milk, though it did for the other reviewers. Must be something wrong with mine.
* is easier, because you don't have to stand there and watch it to keep it from burning. You can set it up and turn it on, then go take a shower or whatever while it makes the coffee.
* is transparent. I wanted to see the coffee being made without opening the stovetop espresso, and that was not possible. I can see the coffee fill the carafe of this one from across the room.
* is just as easy to clean.
The instructions are not very good, but you will figure it out.
Also, I just got this, so I don't know how long it will last, but the stovetops usually had to be replaced twice a year or so because they would overheat and warp.
Great little machine. May 27, 2009
ReplyDeleteLucy S. (NY USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is great little machine. I was born in Europe, so I got used to drink good coffee. Starbucks coffee is OK (not perfect). Most problems which I had with espresso machines - coffee comes out not hot enough.
This one works great, it makes hot, good quality coffee.
It doesn't take much space - another positive thing, and you can't beat the price.