Espressotoria Caprista Black Espresso Coffee Pod Machine

I am a big fan of espresso. ...and lattes... ...and cappuccinos... ...oh, and iced lattes. The trouble is, the prices in the coffee shops keep going up and that's where I have a problem. Being a member of the Walmart Sparks Program, I get the opportunity to try new products and see if they are really all they are cracked up to be. Enter the 'Espressotoria Caprista Espresso Pod Machine. This baby is indeed all it is cracked up to be, which is a great way to make espressos right in the comfort of your own home. This machine is really easy to set up. First you have to clean, rinse, and fill the water tank. Plug it in, and put in a espresso pod and basically, that's it. Of course you need to read the instruction manual before you start using the machine. Even that is a simple read. The Espressotoria is equipped with an energy saver system, waste capsule indicator, and a removable drip tray. It also has a dock for the milk frother which can be purchased separately. This machine makes a great tasting cup of espresso coffee and is easily adaptable to a variety of other versions. Just pop in one of the many varieties of coffee and enjoy.

I knew I was going to like this machine as soon as I took it out of the box. I've always wanted a home espresso maker, but I always found them to be overpriced and complicated. So like most people, I settled for a basic coffee maker and left more sophisticated drinks to my local baristas. I jumped at the chance to try this, and I'm glad I did. This machine was elegant and simplistic. It took any and all guesswork out of making my favorite espresso drinks. And most importantly it made great espresso. The setup and instructions were quick and easy to follow. Just wash the water tank, plug it in, and that's it. The machine uses espresso filled pods that drop into the top of the machine and dump into a container inside the machine when you're done. So there's no messy espresso powder or beans to deal with. I love that the milk warmer/frother is an optional attachment because not everyone will want to use it. So for those who don't need that feature, it will not take up space on there countertop or be wasted money. The machine I've noticed is not as quiet as my coffee maker. It does vibrate some when the espresso is being made. However, it's not that bad. I really like this machine. And I look forward to many more mornings of delicious espresso with it.

One of the first things you may notice when you remove your machine from the packaging, is a small amount of moisture(water) droplets in or around the water tank. It's perfectly normal, being that your Caprista was previously tested before shipping, to insure that you're getting a quality fully functional Espressotoria System. I read the directions completely before plugging it in, to make sure I followed the steps as directed. Once I fully understood what to do next, I was ready to begin. I was able to make premium coffee house beverages, right from my kitchen. It's easy to operate and there are plenty of prep and warning lights to keep you informed of it's every function. I'm very pleased!

I thought it might be difficult for use it, I got used to my Keurig for so long, but I watched a YouTube video and reading the instrucción it's pretty easy but most of all it matches with my Keurig (see pictures) every time I get my visits a cappuccino they love it! I can use it many times witoith jving to throw away the pods every time since it has a container so I do it when I do finish making a few capuccinos, love it. Also you can fit a bigger cup removing one level as pictured.

I am a regular at my local Starbucks, but I don't think I will be going back anytime soon! Now that I have the Espressotoria Caprista Espresso Machine, not only will I be saving $5 a day by not going to Starbucks, I have the best way to get my morning jolt! The Caprista brews a delicious aroma of espresso that fills my house and gets me excited for our the day! The espresso is delicious, even my coffee hating husband can't help but have a cup with me! This was a wonderful addition to our kitchen!

This is a neat little machine, I love the style and size! The machine is nice and compact and doesn't take up a lot of counter space which is a huge plus for me. It holds enough water to make multiable cups of coffee and is so easy to use. Simply fill the water reserve and pop in a capsule and push the button...That is it! This also has a little bin that holds 16 used capsules that can be dumped out at one time rather then having to take them out each time. The coffee brews perfectly every time.

Words cannot even describe the love i have for this Machine.its very easy to set and do a first cleaning in it. The machine is very self explanatory plug in turn on and push A button. I like that there is alot of water storage in the back and I love that the milk frother fits right on the side.its very convenient And did i mention the awesome drinks you can make with this. You can make so many drinks with this its unreal. Love also that there Is an automatic shoot for the used cup portions. Fits 16 until you Open the machine and dump the yuckies out. Awesome coffee maker Id def. Recommend

Finally, an affordable specialty coffee machine to enjoy at home the same tastes as an expensive coffee house. I was super excited to try the Espressotoria and it did not disappoint. I must admit, the directions including warnings were a little intimidating at first but I soon overcame my fears by going to the Caprista website where I found a simple demonstration. The machine itself has a modern, sleek black design and stands approx 1 foot tall making it very counter top friendly. The machine has a 1 year warranty so that card is included in the box along with a quick start guide, a maintenance checklist and a recipe card showing several delicious drinks. The machine uses coffee capsules similar to K cups but much smaller. Several of the recipes called for 2 coffee capsules which personally would be too strong for my taste. I am looking forward to trying " affogoto" which is made by pouring 1 shot of espresso over 2 small scoops of ice cream. To make the coffee, I primed the machine as suggested and then inserted the coffee capsule. This process is very easy as you need to simply just drop the capsule in the machine and like magic the machine positions the capsule the correct way for you. I simply moved the lever as directed and pressed the button. Done!, simple and delicious. I highly recommend this machine for it's genuine taste to enjoy at home. One last thing I would like to add is it's important to keep the machine clean which is the purpose of the warnings in the instructions. Interestingly its says to never use vinegar to clean as it damages the machine and gives the coffee a bitter taste. Good to know.

This coffee machine is beautiful - we have a coffee table with 2 keurigs and all the supplies that we love. This machine fits great on that table - looks great, space saver, works great. WE LOVE this machine - have used it several times a day since getting it. Only draw back is the limitations the pods create. We have some special coffee/espresso products that we grind ourselves and would like to use them but cannot seem to find a "reusable pod" type product. Several family members have visited and they too love this product. Glad we got the black machine, it looks great with our red and black keurigs and our bun on our stainless and butcher block coffee service table.

Two-years-later review: the machine is built to fail. First one started leaking in six months; replacement, sent grudgingly under warranty, damaged in transit, and third now dying. The main -- and notably, perhaps only -- problem is the gasket holding the coffee capsule, which fails, I'm guessing, because it's a cheap material that can't endure the moderate pressure required for good espresso. The issue starts with leaking; now, my espresso cup fills up with like 0.5 ounces, and I have to get the rest of my coffee by pouring it out, messily, from the used-capsule container...at least when it leaks there, rather than on the kitchen counter. And in 2018, it was possible to get the coffee pods relatively cheaply; now you can't. Time to get a *real* espresso maker, not a toy one.