Café Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine + Milk Frother | Built-In & Adjustable Espresso Bean Grinder | One-Touch Brew in 90 Seconds | Steel Silver, 1.2 Liter, (C7CEBBS2RS3)
Original price was: $629.00.$325.35Current price is: $325.35.
Price: $629.00 - $325.35
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Make delicious Espresso, Americano, or dispense hot water with the Café Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine + Milk Frother. With a single press of a button and in less than 90 seconds, this automatic espresso machine dispenses your desired brew. Customize drink preferences by volume and strength, with a smart espresso machine that syncs with the SmartHQ app. This compact espresso machine has a 7″ wide footprint and is adorned with signature copper accents, adding style and sophistication to any countertop. The built-in steam frother foam technology creates a variety of textures: airy for cappuccino, denser for latte macchiato and more. The wand rotates to the right at 90 degrees for control and convenience. Beans remain fresh in the built-in bean hopper that holds over 6 ounces. To ensure even extraction for a balanced tasting cup, beans are pre-infused with low pressure to gently bloom optimal flavor profiles and gradually increased to 20 bars of high rated pump pressure. You can control your grind size with 5 levels ranging from coarsest to finest for ideal taste and aroma extraction. With a removable water reservoir, adjustable dispensing spout, and 15.8 ounce frothing pitcher, cleaning and using your espresso machine is easier than ever.
ONE TOUCH BREW – With a single press of a button and in less than 90 seconds, this automatic espresso machine dispenses Espresso, Americano, Lungo, My Cup or Hot Water. My Cup is set to ristretto and can be adjusted to a favorite espresso recipe via the SmartHQ app.
WIFI CONNECTED WITH DRINK CUSTOMIZATION TECHNOLOGY – Equip your kitchen with a smart espresso machine that syncs with the SmartHQ app, allowing users to customize drink preferences by volume and strength, while also enabling software updates
BALANCED EXTRACTION – Beans are pre-infused with low pressure to gently bloom optimal flavor profiles and gradually increased to 20 bars of high rated pump pressure to ensure even extraction for a balanced tasting cup
BUILT-IN CONICAL BURR GRINDER & ADJUSTABLE GRIND SIZE – The stainless steel conical burr grinder delivers a consistent grind with any bean roast. Plus, you can control your grind size with 5 levels ranging from coarsest to finest for ideal taste and aroma extraction.
STEAM FROTHER & FROTHING PITCHER – The built-in foam technology creates a variety of textures: airy for cappuccino, denser for latte macchiato and more. The wand rotates to the right at 90 degrees for control and convenience. Included with the machine, a durable stainless steel frothing pitcher has 15.8 ounces of capacity and liquid measurement engravings on the inside.
Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. It is important to note that the amount of espresso extracted will vary depending on the grind size and amount and reprogramming may be needed when the size and amount are adjusted
Customers say
Customers find the coffee maker easy to use and a nice-looking machine. They appreciate its good espresso flavor and consider it better than big name coffee shops. Many find cleaning simple. However, some are dissatisfied with the build quality and have mixed opinions on functionality, value for money, and app functionality.
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5 reviews for Café Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine + Milk Frother | Built-In & Adjustable Espresso Bean Grinder | One-Touch Brew in 90 Seconds | Steel Silver, 1.2 Liter, (C7CEBBS2RS3)
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berean –
Makes great espresso! Pretty to look at and it’s easy to use!
I used to work at Starbucks. So while I don’t know what it’s like to compete for best barista titles, I do know what bad quality espresso/coffee can be. So far I’ve used dark french roast type beans as well as a dark medium roast type. When adjusted for grind level (feature availabe on the espresso machine itself), the espresso is fantastic! I also loved its simplicity of options for an Americano (espresso + custom amount of water selected via the app), a “MyCup” which allowed me to choose 2 espresso shots and hot water. There’s a second spout that can deliver hot water as well as steam milk. I found the steamer to be just as good as the several thousand dollar espresso machines available. There is a waste dispenser as well as a magnetic drip tray that make disposal and clean up easy. My suggestion is to keep a rag on top of the drip tray to not only keep it clean but also to keep the stainless steel free of scratches.I do wonder how long it will last as the machines make a lot of noise when making the transition from espresso to hot water/steam. I bought the extra warranty to account for that potential failure. This may not be an accurate critique 5-7 years from now but I don’t want to chance it as this seems to be the first semi automatic espresso machine offered by the GE Cafe line. I also think that this has a little bit of a learning curve that Nespresso or Keurig machines just don’t have. It’s hard to beat the simplicity of dropping in a pod versus more control but I would welcome anybody who is used to those machines to try a semi automatic or a regular espresso machine. They’ll find that there’s more control over flavor, and the actual character of their coffee.Overall, I think this was a great purchase for me. Flavor and quality control but the reduced cost of not having to buy Nespresso pods every month was worth it. If you’re wondering the cost breakdown when comparing the repeated purchase of pods versus switching to this? It’s about 15 months for a break even point.
El Hermano Guero –
Failed after 10 months!!!
This made acceptable espresso while it lasted. It constantly grew mold despite cleaning, often had to be cleaned multiple times per week. The “innovative” app control sucks. Unit failed after just 10 months. The entire thing except for the grinder is practically plastic, including brew head. Quality is worse than zero, product is made in China. Absolutely unacceptable for a $300 machine (which Amazon pretends is worth $600). Save your money and buy something decent. RUN AWAY FROM GE!
Dangerous –
Simplicity in Espresso
Everything I needed: the ability to pull a shot with a single push of a button. I love espresso and have a Picopresso and a Capresso Pump I use for travel/work. I definitely know how detailed it can get when pulling god tier shots of single origin beans: this machine is not for that. At this point I donât need that at home so this machine is incredibly fit for purpose.Pros:-Simple, but still has some room to tweak settings via the app-Balanced espresso shots-Small footprint size-Nice aesthetic-Easy to cleanCons:-Frequent refills needed (depends on your volume â we do 4 to 6 shots in a morning)-Wonât pull as much crema as other machines or methods-Flavor clarity: will be tougher to tease out the tasting notes of high end or single origin beansWeâve had this machine for 15 months so far and really love this thing. Easy enough for my wife to use and very decent espresso for only pushing a button. Considering the amount of volume we do, Iâd say the durability is well within expectations. If the machine happens to prove me wrong on that point Iâll use the Asurion plan and update this review.Iâm not particularly skilled in milk froth or texturing, but for my needs (cordadito/Cafecito) this works very very well. Heat up time isnât instant, but fast enough and lasts long enough to heat ~300mL to at least 150.This machine solved for meeting my wifeâs preference for iced lattes/americanos and my preference for espresso/cortados. Itâs definitely on the list of top purchases Iâve made in the past 4 years. One note is that Iâve descaled the machine 3-4 times in the 15 months and recommend regular cleaning to ensure operation (rinsing the group head, etc).
Candis litow –
Great quality for a low price
I recently purchased this in black after getting tired of going out for coffee daily. As a new mom I am unable to spend a lot of time preparing my espresso and with weighing out beans, grinding and tampering etc it can be quite the process. I was unsure what to expect with an automatic espresso maker however I am pleasantly surprised by how easy the process is and when hooking your machine up to the SmartHq app it’s great to have a reminder of when to add water, beans and when to descale your machine. The taste of the product is delicious every time as I followed instructions and went with a non oily espresso bean. When it comes to the steam wand you will have to keep in mind this is not an expensive machine compared to some on the market and the milk may still be cool after the first steam. I do double steam which seems to do the trick and is not a very big bother to me as the rest of the machine works amazing and is at a great price point. I would highly recommend especially if you are someone short on time or a new mom like me who finds getting a free moment hard.
LeHauteDish –
Worked amazing for about 1.5 years, and then went downhill
Ultimately – donât buy this machine. Itâs a very nice looking appliance to have on your counter and we did enjoy some pretty great espresso drinks from it almost daily for 16 months, but there are big issues that begin to form after the warranty expires. We have a critical issue with the brewing unit not moving properly to disposing of the espresso pucks, and it seems like an issue that others have pointed out in different message boards and Reddit. You can roll the dice and if maybe youâre not a daily user of it, go get a couple years of it but this espresso machine is not built for longevity.