ImusaUSA GAU-18202 4 Cup Espresso/Cappuccino Maker,120 volts, Black

Best cup of coffee in a very long time! My beloved espresso maker died over a year ago and replacing it has been ridiculous! And, I don’t think I want much, but I do want one good cup of coffee every morning! My requirements were over 16 bar and 1200 watts and a 4 shot filter & holder at a decent price. I have bought & resold at least 6 machines in the last year and most did not have all I was looking for and did not make a good cup of coffee. This very inexpensive machine does. I love it!

My coffee maker died and while searching for a replacement, I came across this little gem. Comparably priced, this IMUSA Cappuccino/Espresso maker is impressive and oh, so affordable at only $4 more than a standard coffee maker. The assembly is simple. The end result is delicious. The milk steamer function is delightfully easy to use. I used 2 scoops of ground espresso coffee sold in a little block.For Cappuccino, I fill the tiny pot to the top of the metal band at top of pot. I use a glass one-cup Pyrex measuring cup for the 1/4 cup milk. Be advised that to access the steamer, you must wait until the tiny 2-serving pot fills to the first line (~) and then, switch the on/off/brew knob from Brew to the Steamer function. Before you switch to the Steamer function, make sure your milk container is held beneath the steamer and the head of the steamer is submerged to avoid steam or splatter issues. I hold the measuring cup by the bottom and the froth is usually substantial by the time the milk is hot - I can feel it through the bottom of the glass measuring cup. The more fat in the milk, the less froth develops. I use whole milk successfully but have also tried half and half with lackluster results. After steaming/frothing is adequate and while still holding container under steamer, switch back to Brew function, set down frothed milk, and brew will complete. Unplug the machine when Brew light goes out.I added two tablespoons of chocolate syrup to my cup, stirred the whole tiny pot of coffee into it, poured milk topped with foam in using a tiny rubber spatula to get every bit of froth, and dusted with Cinnamon. Shredded dark chocolate would be great here, too.Espresso is made exactly the same way, just omit the entire milk/steamer part.If it's your birthday, add one shot Jonah's Curse Black Coffee Rum to your cup before pouring the coffee.The only downside about this product is that since you have to wait until machine cools completely to make a second tiny pot, you only get one serving at a time. Unless you're making espresso and then, you get two full espresso cup servings. So if you want to enjoy Cappuccino with a friend, it's going to be tricky. Otherwise, drink it slowly because you're going to want more and the machine has to cool. Enjoy:)

La cafetera eléctrica express de la marca Imusa de 4 tazas es una excelente opción para quienes buscan una máquina compacta y eficiente para preparar café en casa. Su diseño moderno y funcional permite preparar hasta 4 tazas de café, lo que la hace ideal para pequeñas familias o quienes disfrutan de varias tazas al día.Lo que distingue a este modelo es su sistema de vapor que permite hacer espuma de leche, ideal para preparar lattes, cappuccinos o cualquier bebida que requiera leche espumada. La función de vapor se activa fácilmente, y el resultado es una espuma suave y cremosa, perfecta para los amantes de las bebidas con leche.Además, la cafetera incluye vasos de cristal, lo que le da un toque elegante y permite observar el proceso de preparación del café, lo que puede ser un detalle atractivo para los usuarios.En cuanto a su rendimiento, la cafetera es bastante rápida y tiene un funcionamiento intuitivo. La capacidad de 4 tazas es conveniente para un uso diario sin ser excesiva. La calidad de la construcción es buena, y su precio la convierte en una opción accesible para quienes buscan un equipo de calidad sin gastar demasiado.En resumen, la cafetera Imusa de 4 tazas con la capacidad de hacer espuma de leche es una excelente opción para quienes disfrutan de una buena taza de café con leche espumada en casa, destacando por su precio accesible, facilidad de uso y funcionalidad.