Hi, I have used this Moka Bialetti many times and I always get a very watery and tasteless latte! Feels like a total waste of money!! ANy ideas?
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Not to sound like captain obvious or anything but perhaps you are putting in to much water? I would play with the levels a bit. I fill it to just below the line and mine come out great every time. It takes some experimenting but is worth it once you get it down. Good luck
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same here- tried cleaning it, no luck- when I first turn it on a lot of mist comes out and then hardly any, then puffs, then nothingedit- just poured out a lot of the water out of the cup and it works beautifully again! I think it requires a lot less water in the cup than you might think...I misplaced the measuring cup that came with mine. Although if yours doesn't mist at all that's probably not the problem....edit again- it ran out of water before the cycle was done...so that doesn't seem right to me either
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Same for me too! I just received this and I've tried two different manufacturers ground drip coffee and both resulted in quite a bit of sediment. Not good at all to say the least!!
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The carafe did not show up yet. I expect it today (12-1-08). I will repost again based on its arrival. My wife and I shopped for a new pot just in case this does not work and WOW, there is a lot of moving parts on the other models. Mr. Coffee was rated by consumers as a good buy but the people who have bought and used the unit said it is a terrible design. Cuisinart has way to many cheap feeling plastic parts. The newer Melitta unit was also rated low. I sure hope my older Melitta holds out for a while.
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My wife got this as a Christmas present for me. I love espresso and lattes but for me, the flavor has a strange aftertaste. The instructions say to only use their products, which kind of stinks because I want to experience the world of espresso, not just Keurig's espresso.
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Ive had Tassimos for more than a decade. I don't think the cleaning process for this one was any different than earlier models and it might be louder than some pod style coffee makers. I won't fret that much about it and just enjoy drinking coffees, expressos, lattes, teas etc that are miles better than anything that other inferior brewer that begins with a K can produce.BTW, I wouldn't buy the latte creamers that they sell, even the "skinny" variety that they eventually introduced. Just put the milk in a grande or venti size ceramic cup, microwave it for about 2-3 minutes until it foams and then add the expresso to the cup. Makes a better latte than using the relatively expensive creamers Ive had Tassimos for more than a decade. I don't think the cleaning process for this one was any different than earlier models and it might be louder than some pod style coffee makers. I won't fret that much about it and just enjoy drinking coffees, expressos, lattes, teas etc that are miles better than anything that other inferior brewer that begins with a K can produce.BTW, I wouldn't buy the latte creamers that they sell, even the "skinny" variety that they eventually introduced. Just put the milk in a grande or venti size ceramic cup, microwave it for about 2-3... » Read More Ive had Tassimos for more than a decade. I don't think the cleaning process for this one was any different than earlier models and it might be louder than some pod style coffee makers. I won't fret that much about it and just enjoy drinking coffees, expressos, lattes, teas etc that are miles better than anything that other inferior brewer that begins with a K can produce.BTW, I wouldn't buy the latte creamers that they sell, even the "skinny" variety that they eventually introduced. Just put the milk in a grande or venti size ceramic cup, microwave it for about 2-3 minutes until it foams and then add the expresso to the cup. Makes a better latte than using the relatively expensive creamers « Show Less
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I returned it when I realized it didn't make as good a cup as my cheaper Melitta espresso maker. But I'm sure you can run a de-scaling solution through it to clean it.
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Ive had Tassimos for more than a decade. I don't think the cleaning process for this one was any different than earlier models and it might be louder than some pod style coffee makers. I won't fret that much about it and just enjoy drinking coffees, expressos, lattes, teas etc that are miles better than anything that other inferior brewer that begins with a K can produce. BTW, I wouldn't buy the latte creamers that they sell, even the "skinny" variety that they eventually introduced. Just put the milk in a grande or venti size ceramic cup, microwave it for about 2-3 minutes until it foams and then add the expresso to the cup. Makes a better latte than using the relatively expensive creamers
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I've been using Starbucks bagged Espresso. I have them grind it. I've had mine for about 6 weeks and sometimes it would struggle to push the espresso out or leak water out the side..and considering it was a new machine I was upset. I asked the girl at Starbucks and she told me to try a coarser grind. So instead of the 3 that Starbucks normally grinds it at...I asked them to grind it at a 3 1/2 and I took it home to try it and it was PERFECT! Poured at a decent rate, had good crema, and NO leaking water out the sides ;) <3 Hope that helps!
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Appreciate the response....that is disappointing ...really enjoy my Senseo maker...like the froth...thanks for The melitta suggestion...will look for those
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I feel the same way you do, I would rather have a filter. I found a way to make my own...take a 2-4 cup paper coffee filter, put it in a 1/3 size measuring cup, press down, fill filter with 2 TBs coffee, fold filter over until it makes a soft 'pod'. I tried it and it WORKS! I had also ordered Melitta size 1 coffee filters, am going to try those when they arrive. Hopefully, the cone shape on the filter bottom will work.
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This happened to me. The instructions say it must be "fresh" milk. When I got new milk, it frothed properly. Also make sure your levels are correct and you don't press the button too long.
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I have that same problem!!! I had descaled it, and 'cleaned' the machine parts with a paperclip (per instructions by rep on phone) and I still got short-cupped. I talked to the company a few days ago and complained, so they thought it could be a 'faulty k-cup holder' and they sent me a replacement. Well I put it in, and now my machine does NOT work at all! I called the company and they think the machine could be defective and are sending me out a new one. I hope THIS new one works!!!!
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I have been frequenting the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf retail stores for years. I like my coffee to taste like it does when I place an order at the stores. When I add milk to my coffee for a latte' I use 2 heaping tablespoons. When I add the powder to black coffee I use 3 sometimes 4 heaping tablespoons. (This is for a 16 ounce cup of coffee) It really is preference! I would play with the taste until you find what works for you. Make sure you mix it good or it will be lumpy and will also become gummy at the bottom. I use a frother which works great! You can get one on amazon. Bonjour makes a great one! This powder is not only great in hot coffee but I love to blend it with cold, strong coffee or coffee extract and ice in the blender ( sometimes with milk) and blend it, it is also great in tea and the powder adds amazing flavor to smoothies! I hope this helps you?????????
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I did that with the first one. Tastes like strong coffee with a little sweetness. Doesn't taste anything like espresso. I had the next one mixed with just a little milk (about an inch in a 12oz glass) and it barely tasted like coffee.
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Daily use 5yrs+. Pull shots back to back, no problem, IMHO. By the way I never froth milk with steam. Put milk in 2 cup measure, micro wave, and froth with little hand held Swedish frother. Makes "thick paint" consistency for several cups in seconds. I think it's a total waste using a boiler's steam. Incidentally I never sully my espresso with milk, nor do Europeans except at breakfast sometimes. Of course as you prefer but try straight, yes, a little sugar, for a while. Ever notice European espressos are served in cups too small for lattes? Great espressos are always served straight unless you drink like it's desert? Happy Trails Daily use 5yrs+. Pull shots back to back, no problem, IMHO. By the way I never froth milk with steam. Put milk in 2 cup measure, micro wave, and froth with little hand held Swedish frother. Makes "thick paint" consistency for several cups in seconds. I think it's a total waste using a boiler's steam. Incidentally I never sully my espresso with milk, nor do Europeans except at breakfast sometimes. Of course as you prefer but try straight, yes, a little sugar, for a while. Ever notice European espressos are served in cups too small for lattes? Great espressos are always served... » Read More Daily use 5yrs+. Pull shots back to back, no problem, IMHO. By the way I never froth milk with steam. Put milk in 2 cup measure, micro wave, and froth with little hand held Swedish frother. Makes "thick paint" consistency for several cups in seconds. I think it's a total waste using a boiler's steam. Incidentally I never sully my espresso with milk, nor do Europeans except at breakfast sometimes. Of course as you prefer but try straight, yes, a little sugar, for a while. Ever notice European espressos are served in cups too small for lattes? Great espressos are always served straight unless you drink like it's desert? Happy Trails « Show Less
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Sharona, I agree with Pat. Try a small drop first. Yes, it's very expensive, but if you're only using a drop or two, it should last a long time. Would you be willing to try the liquor Anisette? We use it in coffee.