Imusa Espresso, Cappuccino Maker

Imusa Espresso, Cappuccino Maker Review

I purchased this to replace a Duncan Hines cappuccino maker I have used almost daily since 1994. My goal was to find one that was as similar as possible to my old unit, since it worked so well for so long.

This is the closest I could find. It has a few flaws. For instance, you must pour the water s-l-o-w-l-y into the tank or it overflows because the opening is somewhat restricted. The carafe is about 1/8" bigger than the base it rests on, which is really odd. My old one had a grippy rubberized base; this one is slick, which doesn't help matters. Also, you must push on the little black thing that holds the basket in place when you are dumping out old grounds, or it doesn't retain the basket.

I still give the unit 4 stars because it makes a very good cappuccino at a very reasonable price, and it's competitors are worse.

It works quickly, the control knob is very smooth and allows you to modulate the force of the frothing wand. The wand itself comes with a silly rubber nipple that I promptly removed. The frother works well without it, and that's one less thing to clean. It's important that you wipe off the wand after frothing with a damp cloth as soon as your done. If you don't it hardens and requires more cleaning effort. FYI, from time to time you'll need to clear the little jets on the nozzle. I found a thin sewing needle works well.

I looked everywhere, online and off, and this is by far the best bang for the buck. I'll update this review once I've owned it awhile.

Imusa Espresso, Cappuccino Maker Feature

• Stylish Dsiagn
• Removable filter
• Glass Jar

Imusa Espresso, Cappuccino Maker Overview

Espresso or cappuccino in only minutes with the IMUSA Espresso & cappuccino Maker. The stylish design is ideal for storing on your countertop. The steam tube makes for an ideal froth for your favorite cappuccino or latte. The removeable filter is easy to clean and convenient glass jar with pouring feature makes handling a snap.

Imusa Espresso, Cappuccino Maker Specifications

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