Mr. Coffee - Espresso and Cappuccino Maker

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Review of:	Mr. Coffee - Espresso and Cappuccino Maker
Reviewed by:	The examinator
Product rating:	5 out of 5
Packaging rating:	4 out of 5
Summary:	Simple to use, clean, and makes great tasting Espresso/Lattes/Cappuccinos.

Description:

From the seller:

• Semi automatic 3 in 1 espresso maker, cappuccino maker, and latte maker
  
• 15 bar pump system brews rich tasting espresso coffee
• Trouble free automatic milk frother removes the guesswork
• One touch control panel for drink selections
• Easy fill, removable water and milk reservoirs
• Cord length: 26 Inches; 1040 Watts
• IMPORTANT :It is important to note, instruction manual must be followed to prime unit before using Café Barista for first time (pg; 8, steps 1 and 2); The total amount of beverage can vary depending on type of milk used and froth control knob setting; It is advised that frothing tube be cleaned after each use because that can cause a variance in the frothing as well

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For details as to how this item received the given rating, see below:

*Update: 1/25/2020 - Added a picture of a brewed latte.

This little machine makes three things: Espresso, Cappuccino and Lattes. With good coffee, all three of these come out fantastic. When first purchased we thought it was going to be low end or seem janky, however, it has proved us wrong. It's well built, easy to clean and extremely easy to operate.

You fill the reservoir in the back with filtered water, power it on and wait for it to warm up (which does not take long), scoop in the coffee in one of two sizes/shots, attach, and select your option. There is an additional step if you want to make lattes and add froth by using the accessory "milk" reservoir.

*Note, we reference "milk" based on your preference (dairy or non-dairy)

We drink almond milk and have had no issues with the attachment, the frothing or delivery of the "milk" from the reservoir. When done, the cleanup is a few steps, from dumping the coffee grounds from the handle attachment, rinsing that out (which comes apart in 3 pieces), then rinsing out the "milk" reservoir, filling it with water and running it through it's self clean cycle. All of these which take a few moments.

The results are fantastic! This is such a great addition to our kitchen and especially if you enjoy coffee in it's various forms.

The packaging used minimal plastic and appeared to be store drop off acceptable, which was a plus. No plastic would be best, but one day we will get there.

Pros:

• Easy to use.
• Simple to clean.
• Offers three options (Espresso, Cappuccino, and Lattes).
• The maker comes with two size attachments (single or double shot).
• Comes with a coffee scoop that has a multi purpose (to compress the coffee or scrape excess).
• Comes with a "Milk" reservoir.

Cons:

• None

*Note, there are two ratings applied to the reviewed item. "Product rating" and "Packaging rating". The actual product will not be impacted by the packaging as these are two separate ratings.

In regards to packaging, the following are contributing factors against the "Packaging rating":

• In an effort to globally reduce and promote less usage of plastic, any usage of plastic or non-environmentally safe packaging/products/material will be marked negatively.
• Single use items that do not biodegrade or cannot be easily recycled (see point above on plastics).
• The packaging rating is being introduced to help drive a shift to more sustainable and environmentally friendly resources.

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For additional details, see below:

References:	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007K9OIMU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Seller information:	https://www.mrcoffee.com/
Product warranty:	1-year limited warranty
Review ID:	R00066