Comments on: Ninja Espresso Machine, Luxe Café Premier Series, Drip Coffee Maker and Rapid Cold Brew, Integrated Grinder, Assisted Tamper, Hands-Free Frother, for Cappuccinos and Lattes, Dairy or Non-Dairy, ES601

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:58:02 +0000

Incredible espresso with newbie friendly design
I’ve been looking at espresso machines for a few years as I enjoy an espresso, latte, or cappuccino but didn’t want to spend nearly $1000 on a good machine plus accessories. So I’ve stuck with Dutch Bros and local spots waiting for a day I would just commit to a pricey setup.Well, I’m glad I waited! This is the machine I’ve been wanting. This takes all the guesswork out and easily guides you through making a great espresso.The grinder works very well for a built in model and is easily adjustable on the side of the unit. Cleaning the grinder and swapping beans isn’t much of a hassle as the parts unlock and come apart easily for access.The portafilter is sturdy with a nice heft. The unit comes with a standard double espresso basket and a “Luxe” quad shot basket that can be used for drip coffee or cold brew. They pop in and out of the portafilter without much work.The machine can tell which type of filter you have and adjust the available brew options when you install the portafilter into the group head. You can adjust OZ size for drip and cold brew coffees.The froth station is great with a nice metal jug. It can accommodate dairy based and plant based milks to give you some nice versatility. The auto purge wand is great for keeping the wand clean and clog free.There’s lots of nice touches too. The machine will prompt you when the group head needs to be rinsed of the machine needs a full clean. There’s a little side storage area for the unused basket and cleaning tools.Overall, I’m really loving this machine. We got it Sunday and have already made multiple styles of drinks with 3 different beans to test the grinder and brew options. As a complete novice, this automated machine had us making lattes better than we’ve had at most coffee joints.The biggest surprise we’ve had was the cold brew, cold foam, and cold press options. It had a legit low temperature brew that was smooth along side a thick and creamy cold foam and blew us away.Not to be outdone, we tested the cold press espresso option. This is recommended for things like cocktails, so we made an Espresso Martini with Costco french vodka and some Blackpot Stills coffee liqueur. It was fantastic after dinner.The biggest downsides is that a lot of the machine has plastic parts, wish more was metal. It still feels sturdy and good, but all metal would’ve been great. The other is that it takes a little working with to dispense hot water alone for something like an americano. It can be done, but it isn’t as obvious as all the other offerings on the machine, so a bit of an oversight.So if you’re a newbie that has been intimidated by other higher end offerings or maybe you’ve just been waiting for a great all-in-one espresso machine, well, the time has arrived!

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:58:02 +0000

Amazing espresso machine!
I’m fairly particular when it comes to espresso and brewed coffee. I had a super automatic Philips Saeco machine for the past couple of years, but it was a lot of upkeep. Brands like Breville, De’Longhi, Cuisinart, and KitchenAid had similar machines but all shared the same problem. Finally I found the Cafe Luxe from Ninja. It wasn’t really on my radar because I didn’t initially think the brand was on the same level as the others I had looked at. However after doing some research I went ahead and bought it. For the price it’s an amazing value compared to similar machines. My wife loves that it has steam settings specific for her soy milk and enough room to fit her travel mug under the portafilter. I love how versatile and easy to maintain it is. We’ve been using it for a few weeks now and we’re still impressed with the performance of this machine. Definitely recommend!

By: Sean T

Sean T — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:58:02 +0000

Great Espresso Machine
Overall, the build quality is great for the price point. I had an old Breville that was great, but I gave it to my sister and figured this would be an upgrade. It mostly is because it can froth the milk really well for you as opposed to my Breville machine that I had be a barista to really get good froth milk. The largest complaint I have is just the quality of the milk steam stem. The milk really sticks to it from the material of the steamer, and my Breville never had this problem because of the material they use.Besides that, straight forward and great. I think the newest Breville at double the price would be better, but itâs also double the priceâ¦

By: The Dude

The Dude — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:58:02 +0000

Updated Review. Now I’m happy.
Original Review:I have a more expensive Delonghi automatic machine, but own a lot of Ninja appliances so when I saw this and what it claims it can do I had to get it. I can honestly say I’m disappointed. I followed the instructions setting it up and getting it calibrated so to say. I made a rich cup of coffee and it wasn’t bad, but noticed when I set it to 10 oz it made more than 10. I then wanted to see how well it did espressos. I use Fabula espresso beans. I set the setting to double shot and it gave me a single that was way to concentrated. There was a very tiny amount of crema so not good in my opinion. The puck that came out of the portafilter was not as solid as it should have been. I tried another cup of coffee this time on classic vs rich and set it to 8 oz. It made more than 8 oz. For coffee it always recommends the grind at the max 25 no matter what. The measurements are off. The unit looks high end and the concept is nice, but its not doing what it claims it can do. I did try different beans and after 3 tries it was barely letting water out to the point my cup barely had anything in it. The other thing I noticed is even with the guard on when grinding it leaves a mess. This would be a good beginner machine, but it’s definitely not without faults.Update:After watching several videos and seeing everyone have positive outcomes I thought maybe I received a defective unit, which can happen so I decided to try a new one.I can say that the new unit works correctly as intended. Amounts are correct and I’m actually getting crema. It did take me 5 times vs 3 to get the correct recommended grind number, but the end result is positive. It’s still really meant for beginners, but at the price point and options it’s good. If you receive one and don’t see results you should see, try another. Just make sure your beans are fresh.

By: Itzia Varela

Itzia Varela — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:58:02 +0000

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