Espresso Maker with Stainless Steel Filter in Black

Just a grain too much of coffee in the fella and he exploded. I had many messes to clean up from this machine. I could never get the perfect amount of coffee. I need my espresso every morning and this contraption made me not-too-happy. I finally went to Goodwill and bought an excellent espresso maker for 8.00$ American.

the espresso maker is fast brewing and it does a great job on the frothing but it leaks really bad around the coffee ground holder but past that i would recommend it but when you brew have a towel ready because it get water everywere

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Bialetti Spare Parts Gasket and Filter Set, 3 Cup

I tend to put stuff on the stove and walk away -

which puts quite a stress on pots, pans, and my Bialetti Espresso Pot -

especially the rubber gasket ! (My pen name should explain!)

If you tend to do the same, ordering the replacement thru Amazon

is easy, economical (cheep!), with good service and delivery!

The gasket fits exactly and you get three for the price!

(Just in case you melt another one!)

* I highly recommend the product (and watching the stove)!!

I think I'll have another cup of coffee!!!

The Bialetti gasket kits are hard to find in the states. It was very convienent to just go online and order. It may have been more expensive, but I didn't have to travel to three different places twenty miles away to find out that they were out of stock. This was perfect.

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Great price and fit my stove top expresso maker as original. Hard to find -Amazon was the source to go to.

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Really, what can you say about a gasket? Well, be without one if your coffee maker uses it, and in the morning you'll learn to appreaciate such a simple item real fast.

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good quality gasket and filter for your mocha pot. I previously used non-Bialetti stuff but it's not worth it. get the real deal

Yama 8 Cup Vacuum Brewer Upper Bowl Replacement - VACUUM POT REPLACEMENT ONLY

Original part from Yama, works great. Really not much else to add on this! Be careful with your glass parts.

I'm a big fan of this whole siphon coffee maker been using it for a couple of years now , any kind of coffee, that you use , brews an awesome cup.I needed the replacement bowl , because I knocked over the other one and broke the stem.

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Capresso 4-Cup Glass Carafe with Lid for 303 Espresso Machine

Three of these glass carafes broke. First time chalk it up to consumer use. Two more times? Clearly a problem with quality. The glass is extremely thin! I now use a small stainless steel frothing pitcher.

We love our little Capresso 303 Espresso machine. We use it for travel, because our super automatic doesn't travel well. Needless to say, this carafe doesn't travel well either, but the replacement works great and comes with padding that we put in the box with the maker.

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I accidentally broke the carafe that came with the Espresso machine so I had to order a new one. It was the same carafe, but unfortunately the lid is loose, and I have to be real careful when I use it.

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Exact replacement for the espresso machine. I broke my first carafe the second time I used it and wish I had kept the lid. The lid that comes with this one doesn't fit as tightly. I suppose the diameter of the rim on the carafe could slightly bigger, but I don't think so.

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I bought the Cappresso expresso machine at Crate & Barrel and I was surprised to find out they did not stock replacement carafe's. This is a nonstandard shape. They gave me the card of a recommended retailer. With shipping and all, it was expensive. I made due with a carafe I had from my old machine for a few months. It's nice to finally have one that fits. I need that cup in the morning.

Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill

Don't believe that ANY grinder in this price range will be the ultimate grinder for all your grinding needs. I read with amusement as some reviewers slammed this grinder for not grinding well enough to use with their espresso machines. I own this machine for use with my drip coffee maker only. I own a $500+ Mazzer Grinder for my espresso machine. The point being, that for the absolute consistent grind needed for use with espresso, you better be willing to step up significantly in price. That said, on to this grinder review.

Considering there are no decent blade grinders on the market including those in the $25 price range, the best grinder to have is a burr grinder. Burr grinders do not create the heat that destroys the flavor of your beans and creates a more uniformed grind. Burr grinders do not produce the large "chunks" of beans in varying size that a blade grinder does. I have yet to see any missed "untouched" beans find their way past the burrs (as one reviewer claimed) and find that hard to believe, considering beans can only pass through the small space between the burrs and would thus be ground on their way through. You may get some bean smaller than your setting, but will not get anything larger than your setting.

As with any burr grinder under $200 this grinder does create some powder. It creates a lot of powder if you attempt to grind at its' finest setting (called Turkish Coffee). For drip coffee makers though, a mid-range toward coarse setting doesn't produce enough powder to be a concern when using paper filters in your coffee maker and a GOOD bean to start with. I sometimes wonder if the complaints of "bitterness" from some reviewers isn't a problem with their bean choice or their water temperature. As a drinker of 100% Kona in my drip maker, I have yet to taste a bitter cup of coffee, even with the less than a tsp. of powder that is present in my freshly ground coffee.

Noisy? Yes, but no more noisy than some and less noisy than most in this price range. A grinder of this size will create noise, but unless you plan on grinding 24/7 that is to be expected. My guests are actually enthralled by the noise and the ability to watch fresh beans meet their demise (I hang with a morbid crowd) as the beans slowly disappear down the hopper. The timer is a nice touch if noise is a concern. The fact that you can turn it on, leave the room and return in a minute or two (avoiding the noise) to find the unit automatically shut off should make those with sensitive hearing happy.

This grinder has a decent weight to it, making it feel sturdy on your countertop. The S/S body also gives the appearance of a well built machine and makes it more stylish than your standard black plastic neoprene models being produced by other manufacturers. This is a solid, sturdy, and well built machine for this price.

If there are complaints that you should be warned about, it is the age old problem of static cling caused by the use of plastic for the grounds receiver. Cuisinart should have used glass to receive the grounds. I would have gladly paid an extra $3 on the final price in order to avoid dealing with the static cling found in every machine that uses plastic for this purpose. The other is the clean-up, if you are as anal as I am about coffee equipment. Again, the static cling is annoying, but I keep a slim painters brush nearby for the purpose of brushing out the chute and receiver which makes the task quick and easy. It loses a star for the static cling issues, but I guess every grinder in this price range has the same problem because they use plastic.

Overall, for under $50 this is a very good machine for the price.

First, after checking the Amazon listings, I noticed a similar model (Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill). I'm not sure if this model is a newer version of that one--because they look awfully similar--but I did notice that some of the reactions to that other model are fitting for this one.

After my initial use, the first thing I noticed was that the grind (I used the lowest "coarse" setting) didn't seem as consistent as I thought it would be, considering the point of using a burr grinder is to get a consistent grind. There was a fair amount of dust that came through, in other words.

For the price, I can't say I expected it to be perfect, and honestly, this bit of coffee dust (maybe half a teaspoon)doesn't much bother me. A common complaint for the other model is that the plastic hoppers attract the coffee dust due to static cling. This is also true here, but for me, not a problem.

Overall, I like the way this grinder works. Just realize going in that this is one of the cheapest (price-wise) burr grinders on the market, so you can't expect it to function like a $400 model. If you're just getting into grinding your own coffee and want to begin to experience the benefits of burr ground coffee and french presses, I'd say this is a great place to start.

If, however, you already own expensive coffee equipment (say, an expensive espresso maker for instance) you might want to spring for a higher quality burr grinder.

The other model had many people mentioning the motor dying after 6 or so months. Some customers said that it was due to a buildup of coffee dust between the hopper and grinders, and that after unscrewing the top and cleaning it out, the motor worked again.

I've only had my grinder one day, so I can't comment on this yet. But I plan on updating this review periodically as I use my grinder.

Finally, a call for consumer support:

I am using this grinder with my French press, which needs a coarse grind of beans. I am testing the different settings (as there are about 5 or 6 "coarse" settings to choose from. I started on the low end of the coarse cycle.

My suggestion? If you get this machine, why not tell me, in the comment section, which setting works best for you with use of a french press. I will also update, once I've used all the settings, to tell you what I find in terms of the best setting.

UPDATE #1: I've now used all the coarsest settings except the very last (coarsest), and not surprisingly, the coarser the grind, the better the coffee when using a French Press. I'm sure other factors are coming into play, such as the amount of coffee I use, the temperature of the water, and the steeping time. But without a doubt, the coffee tastes much better than when I used to use a blade grinder.

I'm still experiencing a certain amount of "dust" with every batch I grind. Interestingly, the dust seems to clump up and stick to the edge of the container after being expelled. I'm not sure if this is common for everyone, or is possibly it has something to do with the quality of bean I'm using. But I'll be sure to update once I use a different type of bean.

The good news is that when the dust clumps like this, it's easy to brush away and avoid.

More Updates to come.

UPDATE #2: I decided to dial back the coarseness of my grind, so for french press I think I like the third to last coarseness setting the best. The machine continues to expel around half a teaspoon of coffee dust (clumped against the container) per grind, which I know most die-hards would find unacceptable, but for a novice like me, isn't too bad.

I've taken to scooping the dust into a separate container to save. My guess is that for every one pound bag of coffee I grind, I may get enough dust saved to brew one drip pot of coffee. Sure, it won't be as fresh, but it's better than using it in the french press and getting more "sludge", or throwing it away and wasting it.

I have also decided to change my initial 4-star rating to a 3-star. I still like the machine, but I do think the lack of grind uniformity and amount of dust is annoying. I reiterate: If you are a novice/just getting into grinding your own coffee, this machine is a good fit. But if you have expensive equipment (espresso machines, etc) spend the extra cash on a better grinder.

Update #3 (3/16/2010): I've had the machine nearly 3 months and it's still working fine. No motor failure here. I do unscrew the top of the machine to clean excess dust from the burrs, which does cake on pretty thick after a while, and *might* be the cause of some of the reported motor failures.

One other thing I neglected to note is the counter top mess. It seems nearly impossible for me to grind some coffee without getting a bunch of coffee dust on the counter. This does *not* occur during grinding, rather, when I remove the lid and scoop the coffee into my pot. In other words, it's probably to be expected, but I thought I'd note it.

Overall, I'm still enjoying my machine and getting good use out of it every day.

Update #4 (7/13/2010): Still going strong. No problems at all.

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First off, the grind you get from a burr grinder is superior to a blade, hands down. This grinder makes a superbly uniform grind, and the fineness/coarseness is easily adjustable. For the price, this is an excellent burr grinder. Highly recommend it for your average coffee drinker. If you are grinding things finely, grinding spices or flavored coffees, or grinding lots of coffee, read on for important details.

I was a little disappointed with the plastic grind hopper. Burr grinders I have used in the past were glass, and while I didn't think plastic would be a big deal, extremely fine grinds tend to 'stick' due to static electricity.

When doing longer grinds (for larger pots of coffee, etc) the motor really starts to sound strained. I'm worried that with heavy use over a few months I might have issues with it. If I do, I'll update this review.

*most* of the grinder is very easy to clean... however, inside the base there are a couple of pieces out of reach, and really fine grinds tend to collect just inside the chute that dumps the grinds into the hopper. If you grind flavored coffees (or, in my case, fresh seed spices) and need to clean it, you might be a little frustrated.

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This is the second automatic hopper-type burr grinder that I've owned. The first was the similarly-priced Capresso 551.01, which died after a couple years of use. I don't know what the lifespan of this Cuisinart grinder will be yet, but so far I'm extremely impressed with the comparison between the two. Start with the weight, at nearly 4 pounds--it simply feels more substantial. (The Capresso is a comparatively diminutive 2 lb. 9 oz.) The casing is an attractive stainless steel (which may just be a veneer over plastic, but it certainly looks nicer than the Capresso's black plastic) and the hopper and grind chamber are of thick, good-quality acrylic.

The Capresso had to be emptied before changing the grind coarseness, and had a small, finger-bruising wheel with which to adjust it, but the Cuisinart's entire hopper turns freely to adjust the grind, filled or not. I'm also very pleased to find that the Cuisinart doesn't dust the countertop with a sprinkling of coffee after use, as the Capresso did. The motor isn't whisper-quiet by any stretch, but it's not as noisy as many home grinders.

There are only two disadvantages of this grinder, in my opinion. First, the timer can only be adjusted in two-cup increments (minimum of 4 cups). It does this with a satisfying click, but still, I'd like to nudge the slider a bit for a weaker morning brew or a stronger nighttime one. Second, the hopper contains almost four cups' worth of coffee below the visible area, inside the machine. That, combined with the grinder's heftier weight, makes it a chore to empty it if you want to change coffees (say, if a guest requests decaf). Not only do you have to turn this brute upside-down, but you also have to turn it every which way so that all the coffee inside the machine works its way out.

But these are minor quibbles. Overall, this is an excellent machine.

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I've had mine for about 6 months now. I use it to grind for a drip machine, and it grinds for about 16 cups every day. The motor seems to take it all in stride, and it's never sounded like it was under undue stress, so I'm puzzled by all the reviews reporting bad motors. I suspect, at least some of them, are really interlock problems. There are at least two of them: one is under the cup that collects the ground coffee. The other is under the hopper. If the cup or the hopper aren't properly seated, the motor is prevented from operating. This is a safety feature.

The flavor of coffee ground in a burr mill barely resembles that of beans chopped up in a grinder with spinning blades. The spinning blades keep hitting the coffee over and over, heating it up. If you watch, you will see the coffee turn a lighter shade of brown as it dries out. A burr mill spits the ground beans into a cup as soon as it's finished with them, and the grounds are the same shade as the beans were. The difference in flavor is tremendous, so recommending a burr mill, such as the cuisinart, is a no-brainer.

Update Jan 09, 2007: We've been grinding for about 16 cups per day for about a year now. Still going.

Update July 27, 2009: 3.5 years of faithful service, but I have to admit that I'm starting to get paranoid. This thing has done a lot of work, and something has got to be on the verge of going out. I'm addicted to my morning coffee (I drink it ALL morning), and I'd be in a bad way if I couldn't partake of my favorite bean. I'm considering buying another one as a back-up.

Update Feb. 5, 2011: 5 years, and still grinding.

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Espressione Café Roma Deluxe Espresso Machine with Built-in Grinder, Anthracite Grey

I have purposely waited for more than 3 months since my purchase to write a review, as I wanted to make sure the satisfaction lasted. I chose this model for the features, and for the appearance of being more substantially made than some similarly priced competitor models. It was easy to set up and get started. I do agree that the directions could be more helpful in the "how-to" department for novice espresso makers like me. I put this in my office for the purpose of replacing my daily mid-afternoon Starbucks latte purchase habit. After some experimentation with various beans, tamping pressure, and degrees of grinding, I was able to produce a product that easily rivals what I had been buying over the counter....And for probably .45 .50 per cup! I have found that the temperature varies somewhat from one cup to another, probably depending on my performance as a barista. Since there is not a cup warmer included, I learned to microwave a cup of water in my latte cup while I'm grinding and frothing. I like my coffee very hot, so on the occasion that drink is still not hot enough, I simply stick the finished product into the microwave for 30 seconds (although I'm sure this probably horrifies espresso purists). All in all, a very good machine for the money. Everything continues to work as designed, and clean-up is very simple.

It was easy to set up and get going. I love the bean grinder. The doser is great too. You just have to keep and eye on it, it's small. It makes great espresso the first time. It has a disc to help with that. You can remove it and tamp hard the old fasion way. For the price range it's a good buy. I have 3 different types of coffee makers now. This is my favorite. I use it to make American's each morning instead of brewing a pot in the conventional machine

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The first machine we received was faulty. It literally would not pump water through to the coffee. We shipped it back (had to pay for shipping) and then received a replacement about 3 weeks later. The replacement machine does not heat the espresso shots to more then luke warm. But, the biggest issue is actually the plastic water holding bin smells like plastic. It has such a strong plastic smell/taste to it that the steamed milk comes out with a slight plastic taste and smell to it. We have tried cleaning it, dishwashing it, etc but to no avail. I feel like we just threw over $300 out the door. We are past the 30 day return period and have lost interest in trying to fight for a new one. I am now turning my attention towards trying to keep people from buying this poorly designed and functioning machine.

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I searched for several hours to determine what unit would best fix my needs. The Espressione Cafe Roma Deluxe had the best price for the advertised features and functions that I wanted. Amazon shipped fast, and I was up and running. The grinder has worked well for me (I use fresh roasted True Blue Espresso blend whole bean from Louisana Roasting Co.) The unit heats up to coffee brewing temp fairly fast, and is ready to brew a Espresso shot quickly. However if you use cold milk for Cappuccino's and Lattes and use the froth function first, as you should get the milk hot before you pull a shot of coffee, you have to cool down the machine before you can pull a espresso shot at the correct temp. This takes using the coffee function and a cup of water running through the filter holder.(Before you put in the coffee.) The only draw back I have with the unit is, if you use cold milk and the froth function, it takes three or four heat cycles to get the milk to 170 degrees. And yes I agree with the other reviewers, the instructions are very much in need of more detail. However if you do some searching on the internet EHOW and others have some great instructions to glean and make your own custom procedures. I have not been to find specific info on the internet about who makes the unit, or who the USA distributor is, but Electra-Craft.com has repair and parts for the unit. Bottom line: My opinion of the unit is for the money spent it is a good product. I give only 4 stars because the steam/froth function operation is inadequate, although tolerable, for the units designed purpose.

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I searched all over looking for a dependable expresso/capuccino machine. No reviews were available at the time I purchased this in January,2009. Seven months later the steam arm got overheated and stopped working. While it worked it made a great foam. It was lightly used most of the time so I was shocked when after 6 cups one morning it got overheated. Couldn't find the manufacturer's site where I can send it in for repair. I've been using the Aerolatte stainless steel frother which makes a great froth for my capuccino. I froth the milk after I heat it in a separate pot while the expresso is being made in the Espressione unit. If I knew how well the Aerolatte worked I would have never spent so much money on this combination. I'll never buy a multi-function unit again.

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Capresso 4640.93 3-pack Charcoal Water Filters for Capresso CoffeeTeam TS and CoffeeTeam GS Coffee

How does one review a water filter? I made several pots of coffee in my new coffee maker w/o the filter. They tasted very good. Next I inserted the filter and made more coffee. I could not detect any difference in taste. It still had the same good taste. So, either my taste buds are jaded or my unfiltered water is just as good as the filtered version or the filter is not designed to alter taste. Based on my experience the only thing I can review is the filter setup. The filter holder slides easily out of the slot in the bottom of the water compartment. The filter is simply placed into the holder which, in turn, is effortlessly inserted back into the water compartment. Not having anything else to go by I feel obligated to rate the filter a 5 due to its ease of use. However, because I have been making coffee w/o a filter for my entire adult life I will continue to do so in the future and forego the purchase of additional overpriced filters and instead buy that Lamborghini I always wanted.

I have a Saeco grinder/maker and I don't know what a Coffee Team GS or TS is. But, these filters looked simular to the ones in my appliance and they fit perfectly. I guess the filter manufacturer won't be responsible if they don't fit but I just wanted those in doubt to know that they do.

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These filters are wonderful, as it the CoffeeTeam coffee maker. These are must have filters if you have to use the water in the Washington, DC area, where the water is not safe and full of "stuff".

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;these filters make the coffee taste really great,most people have hard water and with the filters ,they take care of that prolbem by leaving the coffee really smooth

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Vev Vigano Vespress Black Handle 12-cup Coffee Pot 8114

When I first bought this five years ago, it was after using aluminum macchinettas, which were somewhat fragile and much more temperamental in the quality of brew. It took me a little while to get the amount of grounds, the right grind, the right amount of heat, and amount of water figured out. Once I did, though, I seldom have had better espresso than this. Mine lasted for five years before the stem in the upper tower began to leak, but I traveled extensively and always brought this thing with me to assure that I had good coffee away from home. IT REALLY IS THAT GOOD, which is why I'm replacing it with the exact same model. You probably won't be satisfied with anything else once you taste a perfect brew from this pot.

I have had smaller versions of this pot ... but those were made out of aluminum and only made 1 cup. This pot makes 2 full mugs of great coffee in no time at all! And I use less coffee than witih my drip coffeemaker...and its faster! I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for strong, dark, rich coffee.

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I love this espresso pot. I needed a replacement for a smaller pot I had which only yielded a couple of cups of coffee and this size is perfect. I've had it for a year and a half and it still works perfectly after daily use and makes excellent coffee. I can make a small pot or fill it to capacity and make a large pot so the flexibility is great. All the components are still in great condition, including the handle and the rubber seal. You do need to check the seal periodically though as it does come loose. If loose, you will get leakage of water which will run down the side of the pot. Make sure it's popped in securely and you'll be good to go. After a year and a half the coffee pot still looks really good as well.

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I use a small moka for my daily coffee, and this pot for when we have guests. No disappointments yet. Solid construction, I expect it'll last a lifetime.

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I bought this as a gift for my friends and they cannot stop talking about how fast it heats and the coffee is excellent.