Mr Kitchen & Dining Review

I have had a semi-automatic espresso machine for five years. I made about 4600 cups of espresso with it. This gives me a rough idea of what a good espresso is. First of all, this machine needs to be thoroughly cleaned before use. Another person recommended cleaning it with vinegar and that seems to help. To prepare a good espresso, you need the right amount of coffee, the right pressure and finally the time to brew. it is not too long or too short. If you make a mistake on any of the variables,

When I bought this espresso machine I had already tried many different coffee and espresso machines. A friend loved the Nespresso systems, but I've been using Keurig for a few years and have done away with the entire pod system, which feels wasteful, expensive, and had a difficult time cleaning the nasty residue that had built up inside to hold the water dispenser. Another friend loved the Breville, but the cost was well over my budget. This machine Mr. Coffee had great reviews and the price…

After a little background information, I'll give you tips on what went wrong and what the support said about it, it WORKS! I am and never have been a barista. I'm a regular person who loves coffee shop mochas, but I live 80 miles out of town so I don't buy them often and wanted to try making them at home. This is my first espresso machine. I have read many blogs and watched online videos of real baristas giving advice on how to make a good espresso at home before buying it. I have this thing…