Mr. Coffee ECM250 4-Cup Espresso/Cappuccino Maker

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 14.1 x 12.8 inches ; 5.6 pounds


• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)


• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.


• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.


• ASIN: B001KBY9E6


• Item model number: ECM250
  

By : Mr. Coffee
Price : $36.54
You Save : $3.45 (9%)

Product Description

Have the ability to make espressos and cappuccinos in the comfort of you own home. The Mr. Coffee steam espresso maker delivers quality drinks on a consistent basis. The powerful frothing tip makes heating milk an easy task.

 

Mr. Coffee ECM250 4-Cup Espresso/Cappuccino Maker

 

Product Features

• Powerful milk frother


• Easy to pour decanter


• Removable drip tray


• On/Off indicator light


• Convenient cord storage

Customer Reviews

I got this little machine as I'm always in Starbucks. I wanted a nice little alternative for nights and weekends when I felt like having an espresso based drink without having to drive to a coffee shop and shell out cash.
First, the good points of this machine:
-It's small, so you can easily store it inside a cabinet. It's not bad looking, however, so if you can sacrifice a little counter space, that works just as well.
-The machine is very simple to use. I have my own bean grinder, but you can get yours ground at Starbucks if you buy it there. You simply scoop the beans into the holder, screw into the machine, put water in the reservoir, turn on, and there you go.
-It's relatively quick to brew the espresso and it doesn't take too long to clean most of the parts.
Now, the bad:
-The biggest issue I've had with this machine is that it basically brews strong coffee, not espresso. I've tried a variety of ways of packing the beans, etc, but getting a crema with this machine eludes me. If you're a beginner at this stuff, it's not a big deal as the drinks will still taste alright. However, it's not really espresso in the full sense. You may as well just buy a coffee maker.
-The frothing wand is of okay size, but it seems like it takes forever to heat milk up to a desirable temperature for a drink.
Overall, not bad for a starter machine, but it's just that. If you want anything that will give you a crema and legitimate shot of espresso, shell out some more money and get a Delonghi. They're by no means perfect, but it will give you a more legitimate shot of espresso than this machine. However, if you're just starting with all of this and want to make a decent cappuccino occasionally, this isn't a bad machine.

I used this espresso machine a couple times a week for about 3 years and liked it a lot; however, yesterday morning I was frothing the milk and it exploded. I looked at the cap (over the water reservoir) and it was split. Scalding water shot out of that split, luckily it went all over the wall and not toward me. If you have this machine, consider releasing the pressure from the water reservoir after every use and the cap may last longer, but I for one am switching brands. This scared the heck out of me and after looking online, I see that it has happened to others. Be aware.

 

Mr. Coffee ECM250 4-Cup Espresso/Cappuccino Maker

 

View