There is nothing better than being able to make your own espresso, cappuccino or latte at home or in the office. There are two versions of the Cuisinart Espresso Maker available for this. One is automatic and works at the touch of a button and the more traditional type allows you to have more control. You can make on cup or two and steam or foam milk with the stainless steel nozzle.

To make the cleanup easier, both the steel grill and the drip tray are removable. The water reservoir is also removable and this makes it easier to fill and to keep clean. When cleaning out the old coffee grounds the portafilter holder locks on to the steel cup so that it can be easily emptied. With a Cuisinart Espresso Maker you can use either loose grounds or a coffee pod.

It is always best to turn the machine on for a short while before you use it for it to warm up. You can then heat the cups on the top tray but a the same time you are guaranteed not to have problems with the steam pressure. Put the coffee in the portafilter early too and tighten it properly.

As the water heats up it should drip water onto the coffee which prepares it for brewing. A tamping tool is provided and the grounds should be packed slightly firmly for the best results. Half of the steel cup should be filled after tamping for one cup. If you want to make two cup then fill the whole cup loosely and then tamp it down.

If you want two cups you don't always get even amounts in each. With the manual version this is not a problem as you can top one up afterwards. If you are using the automatic version the press of one button will give you perfectly measured results. When using one cup make sure it is properly under both spouts.

The Cuisinart Espresso Maker also comes with a steel cup for frothing up milk. If you are making cappuccino remember to keep the tip of the spout just below the surface to get a nice rich foam. For a latte you can use more milk and don't need to froth it that much.

A Cuisinart Espresso Maker is solidly built and finished in polished steel. The designs are simple, elegant and professional looking. For the best performance they operate up to 15 bars of pressure.

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