Product Description

Makes delicious espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes. Powerful milk frother. 4-Cup capacity: 20-ounce. Per shot. Removable drip tray. Easy to pour decanter. Removable frothing aid. On/off indicator light.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #883 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Mr. Coffee
• Model: ECM160
• Dimensions: 10.50" h x 6.50" w x 8.00" l,

Features

• Steam espresso machine brews 1 to 4 cups (20 ounces)
• Removable frothing aid; powerful milk frother for creamy cappuccinos
• Decanter with measuring marks, stay-cool handle, and drip-free pouring spout
• Cup warmer; removable drip tray; cord storage; measuring scoop included
• Measures 8 by 6-1/2 by 10-1/2 inches

Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy cafe-style coffee drinks from the comfort of home with this easy-to-use steam espresso machine. The unit brews 1 to 4 cups (20 ounces) of delicious espresso, cappuccino, or latte at a time, and its simple controls help ensure foolproof operation. The included decanter offers measuring marks with helpful icons up the side, a generous stay-cool handle, and a drip-free spout for graceful pouring. Furthermore, the machine comes equipped with a removable frothing aid and a powerful milk frother that steams milk to frothy perfection. Other highlights include an on/off indicator light, a cup warmer up top, a removable drip tray, and convenient cord storage for keeping excess cord stored neatly out of sight. The espresso machine measures 8 by 6-1/2 by 10-1/2 inches, and a handy measuring scoop comes included.

Customer Reviews

Great Buy
Love this product. I read all the other reviews before buying, so I knew it didn't come with a steaming pitcher and ordered one to go with it. However, I didn't realize that it didn't come with an espresso tamper either. I would have ordered one had I known, now I have to wait for the one I ordered to come in and hope it fits this machine. Would have given it 5 stars, but as a former barista, I know that to make a good latte I need a steaming pitcher and a tamper. So for an espresso machine not to come with these items is like getting a pair of sneakers with no laces. I have had no problem with leaking, and as long as the user READS THE INSTRUCTIONS, they shouldn't have any problems either. For $40, I've already gotten my money's worth in the last week. And anyone interested in buying, I would say "GO FOR IT!!!" but order a steaming pitcher and espresso tamper along with it.

Note: P.S. Get a 49mm espresso tamper to go with it. Doesn't fit "perfectly" but its as close as I could find that wouldn't be too big.

don't buy a $300 espresso machine, buy this one
I bought this at Targét for $29, and it is freaking awesome. To the two reviewers above... if you actually read the manual you would know that the cord underneath the base can be unraveled to the desired length. This is to eliminate excess cord on your countertop.

Anyway, I discovered I was spending almost $200 at Starbucks... a near crack habit. My previous espresso machine broke over the summer--a $300 Gaggia. Prior to the gaggia I had a krups.

So I plunked down a few bucks for this one knowing I was taking a wee gamble. Usually you get what you pay for.

Let me tell ya, this little machine is great. First, it is super super quiet. My previous machines were deafening especially when frothing. Secondly, it takes up little space. Third, it's fairly nice looking and matches our coffee maker. And of course last, it makes great lattés.

So, don't waste your money on some huge hulking espresso machine that will only last a few years. This one does the job and won't cause ear trauma.

RECESSION SPECIAL!
I've had this machine for over a year. I have tried other machines, even a pump. It makes good cappuccinos when the milk is steamed properly at the right temperature. If your only into espresso shots, I would go with a pump.

PROS
-Inexpensive.
-Frother is strong, plastic tip is removable.
-Quiet (then a pump machine).
-Small.
-Easy operation.
-Customizable length of the power cord.

CONS
-Supplied tamper is just a slightly flattened end of the coffee scooper.
-No frothing pitcher.
-Cappuccino/latte not espresso.
-To make multiple shots you have to de-pressure the machine. But you can make a max of 8oz, that's 4 cappuccinos (2oz espresso each) at one time.

NOTES
-It is important to have a correct tamp. Too light will cause the machine to brew too fast and cause the steamer to become weak because not enough pressure built up. Too hard will cause the brew to be too slow and the steamer to be too strong due to the excessive pressure built up. (same holds true with too coarse of a grind vs. too fine of a grind.)

-The basket is small sized. I use the cheap Amco tamper found on Amazon. (crate & barrel used to sell them too).

-This frothing pitcher is excellent, it has internal measurement lines and a holder hole for a thermometer, found here: [...]

-It is very possible to create micro foam and I mean really thick ULTRA micro foam. Remove the plastic frother tip. The frothing wand should not be too high or too low on the milk surface. Using a thermometer is very useful too.

-Descale it. I use Durgol.

-Sometimes excess water builds the tank. I believe this causes the machine to become less efficient. Run an empty cycle to remove the water every once in a while.

EDIT: this is an edited follow up review and yes, it is still working well.