does it brew espresso?
1068270
Espresso is a brewing method that is completely different than the method employed by the Snowden Oskar. The resulting brew can not be compared to espresso. It's totally different. I can't say better or worse because it depends on what you like but if you want espresso, buy an espresso machine because this will not give you anything near that result.
1068271
No, it's comparable to a French press, not an espresso maker. (The Aeropress is often recommended as the closest-to-espresso manual coffeemaker available, but even it doesn't make really proper espresso).
1513556
Unfortunately, no. The strongest cup of coffee I've made so far was with fresh-ground beans and the 'gold' coffee pod I bought on Amazon. (Really like that, by the way. You can adjust the coarseness and strength of the grounds.) I haven't tried it with "espresso" beans, but would think you could get a pretty stout cup that way. All of this, of course, pretty much cancels out the 'instant' factor touted by the makers of these machines. And I still think the water needs to be hotter to get good flavor extraction.
2174770
I don't think it does. It's a very basic coffee pot that makes great coffee.
692146
Yes it does. I love this coffee maker! Best way to make coffee in my opinion.
910763
No. The largest coffee you can brew from this machine is a longo which is equivalent of 2 -3 expresso's.
1630377
No, and take my advice, it's a piece of junk that I'm stuck with. This is a warranty replacement from Breville. the first one started giving a smell of burnt plastic from the inside and this replacement shuts down in the midst of trying to brew or heat up. I called Breville about it and they said there was nothing they could do as it was a warranty replacement and it is now out of warranty. It can sometimes take 5-10 unpluggings at the outlet to reset the machine for each brew and recently I've just plain given up because I don't have the time, so I use our regular coffee maker. My brother has had great success of with his Gaggia which is what I'll be replacing it with, never again buying a Breville espresso maker. http://www.amazon.com/Gaggia-14101-Classic-Espresso-Stainless/dp/B0001KOA4Q
1175890
I would use it, remembering that it is espresso, of course. I have used it to make iced coffee, like a Frappuccino to fortify weakly brewed coffee.
553979
There is no brewing cycle. Everything is done manually. I suggest you go up on utube and see how an espresso machine works. If you want an automatic machine be prepared to spend much more and buy a Jura
1567291
No. This is a regular espresso machine, called "Moka" in Italy, that basically has it's own burner. I have been using it for several years now and I am perfectly happy with it.
1875573
You can only use the little pods. It will make espresso or regular coffee. It's great and no clean up time!
1383387
Yes. I bought this model for that reason. Sometimes a make a cup of 50% espresso & 50% black regular coffee.
1341140
This coffee maker makes drip coffee, not espresso. Not sure what "cafe style" means since the taste of your coffee depends a lot on the beans you use as well as the coffee maker. This coffee maker will make a decent cup of coffee if you follow the directions and use good coffee beans to begin with with.
2235701
If you define espresso as "coffee brewed by forcing a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans," then yes. You create espresso and then add water (an Americano).
129678
No Joan, only for use of Nespresso CUPS or maybe some other cups that are compatible for this machine or can be refilled for this purpose. Nespresso has many coffee flavors and blends. The machine makes an amazing espresso in the most simple and fast way possible. You can visit a Nespresso Boutique to sample coffee and get acquainted with the machines.
1249307
You need to add the coffee after it brews. This machine does not combine steamed milk w coffee or espresso at the same time
1320816
Yes, it does. But, much like an espresso machine, you have to use finely ground coffee (like an espresso grind) and you have to tamp it a bit in the Coffeduck. Typically, I put about three heaping teaspoons of coffee into it, tamp that down a little bit, wipe clean the mating surface of the Coffeeduck and the plastic cover, and then brew 3 cups of coffee - a double size cup and then a single cup so I can fill a 20-ounce travel mug. Coffee turns out medium-strong with crema (the foam), and the Senseo operates normally. If the coffee is too finely ground or tamped too much, the pump will sound like it's working harder than it should be. That said, I have never had an issue with that nor have I had any issues with it leaking. It's a little bit of work, but being able to use the coffee I want and not spending a ridiculous amount of money on K cups or the like makes the inconvenience worth it.
1475503
No, it does not, and I would recommend you spend just a bit more money and get a better quality machine. I haven't been satisfied with it--it doesn't get hot enough, and the espresso is not good quality at all.