Great cup of expresso. Helps to read the tips in other reviews.
350046
I read the previous reviews/problems encountered with this machine and I was able to make the perfect cup of expresso the first time and have had no problems with it. I find that doing a single cup (prime) of just plain water before I brew a real cup makes sure I get the full amount of water for brewing each time. I guess there is a bit of air in the lines between uses?
Perfect otherwise! No complaints here.
1827741
As my wife and I found we had become "those people" who stop at the local coffee shop many times a week, we needed to hit the lotto, quit or buy a machine and learn to make our own go-juice.

This coffee brews wonderfully in our new DeLonghi Bar32 (EC155 clone) - the fine grind makes the cheezy built-in tamper more than good enough, reducing counter-clutter. And the crema produced is a dream - though the fancy, much older, espresso machine at work can't hope to achieve this with me driving it --- the DeLonghi is just newbie-proof and brews this blend really really nicely.

Though she was initially disappointed I didn't splurge on the illy to christen the new machine, she likes the lattes we're making at home more than her $3 coffee shop favorite. This blend is fine for my mocha, too, though if she didn't LOVE this coffee I'd give the Rossa a whirl looking for just a little stronger flavor to stand up with the cocca powder. Frankly - this is making as good a mocha as what I buy at any of my 3 shops, so I'm happy too!

Glad I trusted the reviews. I just signed up for a "subscription" - can't beat the price!
2188280
Great taste.  Love the larger cup option (the small cup, espresso is a bit too strong for me).
3515723
This is our favorite instant coffee, replacing Starbucks Via Italian roast. Great flavor, like drip. Experiment with quantities and your cup. Like that it's organic. Packaging is ideal for backpacking.
704105
I researched different espresso machines and found so many wonderful reviews on the Aeropress that I needed to try it. It is as good as reported. I use 2 scoops of Sumatra coffee for a 2 cup coffee thermos. Perfect!!! Filters are reusable. Great for my wallet and the environment.
4684030
I just upgraded from the Nespresso Pixie. I adore the Pixie and even have a carrying case for it to travel with it. The Lattissima Plus is my new best friend.  I always use 2 pods per drink and make them Lungo.  I use Peppermint Mocha creamer in the milk container and use 1 foamy shot of milk and 2 Lungo shots with the pods for my perfect drink.  They come very, very hot and I have no issues at all temperature.  I always order my drinks extra hot at Starbucks and the Lattissima satisfies me perfectly.  I buy my pods at Sur La Table or order enough online for free shipping so the shipping charge doesn't apply to me.  Cleaning the machine is simply by holding down the "Clean" button on the milk container for a few seconds and after my second shot, I discharge the pod and run a short course of water into my coffee.  I do clean the milk with a separate cup.  All in all, I couldn't be happier with little friend.
2264556
We bought a 50 pack of these Mixpresso capsules in the Lungo flavor (an Arabica blend). I read a lot of reviews and saw this type reviewed well and we are pretty pleased with them...

The first cup we brewed, the crema, strength, and overall flavor was excellent. There were no espresso grounds in our cup and it was quite comparable to our regular, more expensive Nespresso.

We've also tried Highline's pods and I liked them but my husband didn't care much for it. More often than not, theirs didn't puncture correctly and we'd have to punch into the pods a second time to get the coffee to come out properly.

These seemed perfect at our first cup but after trying a good 30 plus cups, we've found they have the same issue, just less often. Maybe every one in three cups (comes out irritatingly slow if we don't stop and give it another punch).

Produced in Italy. 6 grams per capsule.  Ours arrived with a best by date of June, 2017 (about 11 months out) and each pack of ten was tightly sealed.

Not perfect pods but most importantly, fantastic espresso, especially for the savings. Will be buying more and might just stick with this flavor, since we like it so much.

Nicely balanced, bold, and flavorful. Good in a cappuccino or straight with cream. Uploading some photos so you can see it upon arrival and in action (with our Nespresso Pixie). Recommended. Smile. Hope this is helpful!
3275540
Great tasting decaf expresso for the evening. Both the caf and decaf espresso have good crema.  Makes me think I am back in Italia
3502528
This is a drink that serves its most important purpose which is to boost your energy during that early afternoon lull, or to use when you're travelling and find yourself desperate for coffee. It tastes like room temperature expresso with milk and sugar in it--which is fine with me. I plan to buy it again in larger quantities to keep at work.
4750904
This is  my wife's preferred drink from our Verisimo. We have tried other products from Starbucks and CBTL, but most are brewed coffee and cannot create the crema. If you do try other mfg's pods, make sure they have the little relief hole in the bottom of the pod. Some from CBTL did not, and our machine almost stopped, because the pump was having a tough time getting water through. The hot chocolate is the best from CBTL. But, as far as coffee goes, this is it.
782225
This is a great expresso maker! It makes a coffee just liked you'd have in a cafe in Paris or Italy! If you drink it right away which you should you might get a lovely frothy top on it. It's a simple design but timeless and the product itself will last a lifetime.
1878968
After reading all the reviews I really need to throw in my 2 cents. I got my Mr Coffee essentially free with a $50 gift cert for Macys (of all places).....3 years ago. Since then I've built my wife and I my version of a wet cappaccino (sp) nearly every morning. Only complaint is that it can't handle a fine grind for a double shot...unless you prime the shot once with the pump for about 20 seconds. Then wait a few and then let

'er rip. No breakdowns and I've let it run hot for a whole day! Only problem is Karen broke the filter handle so now I am surfing to find one. My unit froths great with the rubber end I stole off my last Mr Coffee boiler unit. The plastic thing is useless. But I read here that many units die within a month. I'm shifting to Gaggia Classico and see how the other half lives! Mr Coffee will be there to bail me out should the Italian Stalion fail.
56563
I have had my Tassimo for nearly a year and I have used it at least three times a week if not everyday.  Personally, I prefer my lattes made with my Tassimo to the Starbucks I used to buy because at least I can be guaranteed consistency.  You never know how your drink is going to taste from one Starbucks to another.

I am able to save money by making my lattes at home.  A tall latte from Starbucks cost over $3 but my tall latte with my Tassimo is only $0.62.  I am able to make lattes, hot chocolate, iced coffees and hot tea with absolute consistency.

I have owned espresso machines in the past that I ended not using because it took too much time frothing the milk and brewing the esspresso.  The Tassimo takes all of two minutes which means I always have time to make a cup before heading out the door in the morning.  The cleanup consists of rinsing two pieces you take out and wiping down the rest.  That takes less than a minute.

I also like the Tassimo over the coffee maker because I am the only one in my family that drinks coffee so I'm not wasting a pot of coffee just to get one cup.

This is my first review but I thought it important to let people know this is worth the investment.  I know I would want to know.
3910584
I have owned 3 other espresso machines; one other Breville and 2 Delonghis. This is the best one so far (after a week) and makes a good barista style cup o' joe. It took a few tries getting the pressure gauge right in the middle but once I did, the taste was great. The hot water thing is useless for me but may benefit others. The milk steamer works well (probably could use some more pressure) and takes some tries to get it right. I found reading the directions helps a lot. I got this refurbished on Amazon and hopefully it will last. The water container is large, which is nice. It is stylish and one heavy piece of metal--which is nice. So far so good. The instructions recommend a lot of cleaning which I am doing to prevent clogging. Some reviewers report leaking but haven't experienced that yet. Seems like a lot of water does accumulate in the tray but I guess its part the this models process. I will update if I run into issues. 4 stars for now but may go to 5 if it holds out.
211302
Not quite as smooth to me as Qualita Oro due to the blend, seems to have a little extra caffeine kick but maybe I'm just imagining that. Flavor is excellent as always from Lavazza, they have the roasting down perfectly. If you want the espresso that brings you back to your favorite coffee house in Italy, buy any Lavazza coffee and taste what the Italians are using!
511825
This is great coffee. It's smooth and definitely not for those who prefer strong coffee. But i wanted to let everyone know that Starbucks stores are now offering free taste testing of the bold, medium and blonde flavors of coffee. Also they are giving away samples of ground blond coffee (8-10 cup packs). So hit all the Starbucks in town and score some free coffee! I don't know how long the promotion is going on but I am sure there are more details on their website. Happy Coffee Drinking!
2488601
Have had mine for about 2 years, love making Americanos at work. good beans in good espresso out. Gives better results than those single serve coffee pods.

If you're a fan of chain coffee, you can easily find Starbucks ESE pods at many Starbucks stores and "pull" a shot that is better than what they usually serve you (seriously, some places need to do a better job of cleaning their machine and training their employees).

Easy to clean, mess free, Highly recommended... though your co-workers might ridicule you a bit until they try it themselves.