Comments on: 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)

By: berean

berean — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:41:48 +0000

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.

By: El Hermano Guero

El Hermano Guero — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:41:48 +0000

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!

By: Dangerous

Dangerous — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:41:48 +0000

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).

By: Candis litow

Candis litow — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:41:48 +0000

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.

By: LeHauteDish

LeHauteDish — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:41:48 +0000

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.