Last Updated: October 5, 2021 (Refresh Now)
Hamilton Beach Espresso Machine Latte and Cappuccino Maker with Milk Frother 15 Bar Italian Pump Single Cup Black Stainless 40792
Last Updated: October 5, 2021 (Refresh Now)
6.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
561
Old Reviews
429
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 49 recent, verified reviews
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Usage
21espresso, easy to use, machine, grounds, nespresso
+86%
-14%
" ... We use it all the time because it makes coffee better than any Starbucks coffee I've had. ... "
" ... This machine makes delicious coffee! ... I have never been a coffee connoisseur, but I am now. ... With freshly ground beans I get a deep, smooth coffee with lots of crema and no bitterness. ... "
" ... Easy to use! ... "
" ... Fun latte art designs are able to be made with the foam and frothed cream. ... "
" ... The process of scooping coffee while the cup is held by the "slot" ... From scoop from coffee container to deposit the coffee in the cup to attaching cup to machine is simple and not messy. ... Makes good coffee also. ... "
" ... My neigbor gave me a cup of coffee from this machine. ... The coffee is so much better, you can’t even compare it. ... We are having everyone that comes to our house try our coffee machine and almost all have one now. ... You have to stay at the machine while making coffee. ... "
" ... I bought this for my dad as a retirement gift ... You just slide it in and pull the handle: easy peasy. ... The machine works fine with ground coffee and ESE pods- we've used both with no problems. ... Basically: you won't be opening your own coffee shop, but this machine is perfectly sufficient for typical at-home use ... "
" ... The machine holds very little coffee in the hopper, about half of what my old Krups held. ... "
Usage / Coffee
15espresso, machine, nespresso, much, grounds
+80%
-20%
" ... The machine works fine with ground coffee and ESE pods- we've used both with no problems. ... Basically: you won't be opening your own coffee shop, but this machine is perfectly sufficient for typical at-home use ... "
" ... We use it all the time because it makes coffee better than any Starbucks coffee I've had. ... "
" ... The process of scooping coffee while the cup is held by the "slot" ... From scoop from coffee container to deposit the coffee in the cup to attaching cup to machine is simple and not messy. ... Makes good coffee also. ... "
" ... My neigbor gave me a cup of coffee from this machine. ... The coffee is so much better, you can’t even compare it. ... We are having everyone that comes to our house try our coffee machine and almost all have one now. ... You have to stay at the machine while making coffee. ... "
" ... This machine makes delicious coffee! ... I have never been a coffee connoisseur, but I am now. ... With freshly ground beans I get a deep, smooth coffee with lots of crema and no bitterness. ... "
" ... I'm using Lavazza super crema coffee beans and I grind them freshly everyday using the capresso coffee grinder. ... "
" ... The machine holds very little coffee in the hopper, about half of what my old Krups held. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my nephew who is a coffee and espresso connoisseur. ... "
Body
13milk, cup, tray, tank, espresso
+46%
-54%
" ... It just couldn't hold a seal and get to the right pressure to produce a good crema or to steam milk properly. ... "
" ... This results in the cup tray having to be removed and emptied after every use. ... The cup tray is poorly designed as well - so it is almost impossible to empty it without spilling it on the way to the sink. ... "
" ... the product is of very poor quality, it was damaged within a few months of use, (the water exchanger), when it was damaged after four months of use there was nothing to do for the retunrn, amazon answered me for 20% of the money paid by the expresso machine ... "
" ... Cons: Broke after 6 months! ... "
" ... Filter holder plastic insert broke away from retention screw after about 3 weeks. ... "
Usage / Ease
7easy, use and easy, use, easy to clean
+100%
" ... Incredibliy simple to use - produces excellent espresso & crema. ... "
" ... Easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... You just slide it in and pull the handle: easy peasy. ... "
" ... Easy to use , works well . ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
Reliability
7machine, six, used, leaking, years
-100%
" ... Ours only lasted 6 months and was only used once a day. ... "
" ... We owned this machine for more than a year before it started leaking. ... After a couple of months the leak got so bad we decided to replace it and purchased the same model again. ... "
" ... At first I really thought, "operator error." ... "
" ... Broken after 3 months when it's been rarely used. ... "
" ... Mine worked for 11 months them quit with no warning. ... "
" ... Cons: Broke after 6 months! ... "
" ... It cost about $75 back then and it lasted 10+ years. ... "
Cleaning
5use and easy, use and clean, steam wand, simple, quick
+100%
" ... The espresso tastes delicious, rich and foamy and the machine is easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... I cleaned the expresso machine as directed when received and had not funny or plasticy taste as some have stated on reviews. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... The steam wand is perfectly sufficient as it is, and the black plastic piece just makes big air bubbles in the cold milk, so it had to go. ... "
Body / Water Resistance
5tank, reservoir, leaks, drip
+40%
-60%
" ... the product is of very poor quality, it was damaged within a few months of use, (the water exchanger), when it was damaged after four months of use there was nothing to do for the retunrn, amazon answered me for 20% of the money paid by the expresso machine ... "
Body / Fit
5holder, filter holder, espresso, cup, coffee
+40%
-60%
" ... The second time I used it, the plastic piece over the steamer kept falling off while I was trying to steam my milk. ... "
" ... Filter holder plastic insert broke away from retention screw after about 3 weeks. ... "
Price
4worth, value, price
+75%
-25%
" ... All in all pretty good value for the money and footprint. ... "
" ... A great buy for the money. ... "
" ... Worth the money ... "
Body / Storage
4cup, tray, steam, froth, espresso
+50%
-50%
" ... It just couldn't hold a seal and get to the right pressure to produce a good crema or to steam milk properly. ... "
" ... This results in the cup tray having to be removed and emptied after every use. ... The cup tray is poorly designed as well - so it is almost impossible to empty it without spilling it on the way to the sink. ... "
Marketplace
3+33%
-67%
" ... Needless to say I am returning this item today. ... "
Body / Build Quality
3milk, latte, filter holder, black plastic, 6 months
+33%
-67%
" ... Cons: Broke after 6 months! ... "
" ... Filter holder plastic insert broke away from retention screw after about 3 weeks. ... "
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