Does this brewer also make a good cappuccino?
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In my experience, no, it does not. It isn't sturdy enough to generate adequate pressure. Other Krups models I've used have been terrific, including a dual maker like this one, so it isn't that. This just happens to be a grossly inferior model.
1042729
Our machine has been fantastic! Still has great pressure after nearly 9 years of near daily use. The cappuccino is more up to you (the grind and how tightly you prefer to pack the cup), our machine has done the job. Also be sure always clean up after using steam nozzle, as it won't vent well the next time if there is build-up.
715881
My sister has a senseo and I used those pods. Even the regular coffee pods came out nice! I was very surprised at how good the latte/cappucino pods were. Unfortunately my coffee machine is out of commision since there is a leak somewhere and the espresso button sticks. Have to send out to fix :(
949218
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.
165398
Yes it makes cappuccinos. And yes it can make "2 at a time". You steam milk with the milk wand, make two espresso shots, then pour the espresso shots and the milk in to two cups. The entire process takes about one minute. I do it every morning.
1758951
This is really a specialty machine for cappucino, expression and lattes. I would not suggest this if you were looking for a regular cup of coffee
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Randy,I just looked on Tassimo's web site and couldn't find anything. But one thing I'll say is the Tassimo brewer is much more robust than the Keurig .
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I have had my Tassimo for 3 years now and have never tried it. I did experiment for about a month with another popular brand's one cup brewer. This brewer was made to use regular grind coffee in it. It sounded like a good idea at the time and would save us money, right? I tried a lot of different cans and bags of coffee through it and was never satisfied with the taste. That brewer ended up going to Good Will and the coffee was wasted. I know that doesn't answer your question but I came to the conclusion why mess with a good cup of coffee. The money my wife spent on that brewer would have bought a lot of coffee cups. I have had my Tassimo for 3 years now and have never tried it. I did experiment for about a month with another popular brand's one cup brewer. This brewer was made to use regular grind coffee in it. It sounded like a good idea at the time and would save us money, right? I tried a lot of different cans and bags of coffee through it and was never satisfied with the taste. That brewer ended up going to Good Will and the coffee was wasted. I know that doesn't answer your question but I came to the conclusion why mess with a good cup of coffee. The money my wife spent on that brewer would have... » Read More I have had my Tassimo for 3 years now and have never tried it. I did experiment for about a month with another popular brand's one cup brewer. This brewer was made to use regular grind coffee in it. It sounded like a good idea at the time and would save us money, right? I tried a lot of different cans and bags of coffee through it and was never satisfied with the taste. That brewer ended up going to Good Will and the coffee was wasted. I know that doesn't answer your question but I came to the conclusion why mess with a good cup of coffee. The money my wife spent on that brewer would have bought a lot of coffee cups. « Show Less
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I would say probably not. Have you looked into renting a machine? I worked with one that ground the beans per cup and made coffee, espresso, cappuccino and latte with a touch of a button.
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I got a few that had a sticker on it that said makes great ice coffees... so I assume it does.
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I had the same machine until last year when it broke. I tried the Coffeeduck, and it did the job, but the coffee lacked the crema and taste the Senseo was so famous for. I returned it. I use a Perfect Pod maker with EasyPack filters and my own coffee to make pods. A better cup at a lower cost than store-bought pods, and they fit my new SunCanna machine, too. My SunCanna works even better than my Senseo did!
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I don't. Afte using a variety of coffee makers, I switched to a Tassimo and actually upgraded to another Tassimo. Since you are actually buying the discs you use, if you are on a budget this might not be a great choice. But it provides great tasting coffee every day.
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Kind of... to steam and froth the milk (required for a cappuccino) you would need a separate device. Nespresso makes models that have a milk reservoir that will steam and froth milk for you, but that is not this specific model. This one does espresso (one part of the cuppiccino) and coffee
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I have had my machine for a year. I use it several times a day, for both cappuccino and americano, and have had no problems. Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones, but I love the machine. It's all I use for coffee.
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Yes. I have had it a little over two months and I use it every day sometimes three times a day and have had no problems with it not working. I followed the manufactor's instruction re: cleaning and have had no problems. It is what it says it is, A ONE CUP BREWER. It you intend to make several cups back-to-back than this coffee brewer is not for you. I love it.
1739598
You can create a bolder brew with a "strong" setting - I use a refillable adaptor so I brew the strength I want (cheaper, too because I can buy packaged coffee)
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The Poemia has a steam wand for making various espresso drinks. With some practice and high quality ingredients it will make drinks that most of us are more than happy with. That said, the ability to make a high quality cappuccino of the caliber you may be seeking may be beyond the capacity of this machine. Philips Saeco makes several other higher end machines that produce better product more reliably but they come at a premium. I am really not sure you will find a better product in this price range though. I have used the Poemia everyday since purchase and it has created tasty espresso reliably. I don't froth much as I drink mostly straight espresso or Americanos. Best of luck. The Poemia has a steam wand for making various espresso drinks. With some practice and high quality ingredients it will make drinks that most of us are more than happy with. That said, the ability to make a high quality cappuccino of the caliber you may be seeking may be beyond the capacity of this machine. Philips Saeco makes several other higher end machines that produce better product more reliably but they come at a premium. I am really not sure you will find a better product in this price range though. I have used the Poemia everyday since purchase and it has created tasty... » Read More The Poemia has a steam wand for making various espresso drinks. With some practice and high quality ingredients it will make drinks that most of us are more than happy with. That said, the ability to make a high quality cappuccino of the caliber you may be seeking may be beyond the capacity of this machine. Philips Saeco makes several other higher end machines that produce better product more reliably but they come at a premium. I am really not sure you will find a better product in this price range though. I have used the Poemia everyday since purchase and it has created tasty espresso reliably. I don't froth much as I drink mostly straight espresso or Americanos. Best of luck. « Show Less
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It does make cappuccino, if you look at the picture it has a milk frother on the left. It's a little different as it pulls milk through a hose and froths it then deposits it in your cup instead of a normal steam wand. And yes, there is a slot for instant coffee on the top... One thing I would warm about this machine is that I have no idea how to find additional support or spare parts for it and I've looked... I've owned it for about 6 months now and haven't need support or spare parts, but I'm nervous when I inevitably will about where I'll find them.