Reddit reviews Mr. Coffee 4-Cup Steam Espresso System with Milk Frother

Similarly, my usual drink of choice was a white chocolate mocha, so $4.25ish.

My sister gave me a cheap espresso machine last year. I get some white chocolate syrup at $30ish for a 6 pack that lasts me roughly 5-6 months, and a 12oz bag of coffee every 3 weeks (maybe, not entirely sure) from the grocery store at $11 a pop. That works out to roughly 65ish cents a cup.

That equals:

• $1200 savings annually
  
• Much more consistent flavor
  
• Healthier -- I probably make a smaller portion and definitely use less syrup
  
• Saves time -- my machine is a slow but it's still faster than stopping by the coffee shop in the morning

okay from what you said, it seems she's not big on straight espresso, and she prefers milk drinks. This is good for you, since if you're making sugary milky drinks, the espresso doesn't have to be quite as good.

Now I may get flamed for this, but I picked up a Mr. Coffee steam espresso maker at Target for $20 on black friday. This is the one

The espresso that comes out of this is not very good by itself, but it comes with a small milk steamer on the side so you can make lattes/cappuccinos. Again, if you're not flavoring them, it's not great, but with the flavor syrups they actually come out pretty decent. I would suggest getting the following:

Mr. Coffee Steam Espresso Maker - this can also be found at target/walmart/etc

A small milk frothing pitcher - I picked mine up cheap at TJ Maxx

Some vanilla coffee syrup for her lattes - This can be found at some grocery stores and such

and if you really wanna go the extra mile, buy some espresso, whole milk, and caramel syrup (the kind you put on ice cream) and make her a caramel macchiato yourself. It's not too hard, here's a recipe: http://recipecircus.com/recipes/Joy/BEVERAGES/Topsecret_Starbucks_Carmel_Macchiato.html Just make some espresso, add vanilla syrup, top with the frothed milk, and drizzle with the caramel sauce

I'm usually asleep by 9:30 - 10:00. Anything later i'm trash the next day. I will also lay out my clothes the night before, by laid out I mean in a pile on the floor in the bathroom. Nothing fancy. I will usually shove down a banana, have a cup of coffee which usually gets things moving bathroom wise for twosies (If it's a onesies I'll pull over somewhere). If it's a longer run I'll do overnight oats.

Coffee wise I'll do espresso or cold brew. The espresso machine is pretty cheap and fast. This is one I use now. I'll also use coldbrew if I don't want the espresso.

I hope this helps and good luck!

Order one of these and learn how to use it. It will be far better than what you can buy somewhere.

Read up on roasts and how different roasts taste. I like medium myself. Dark is good. Light isn't my fav. If you like milk, make a latte (order a milk foamer if you want to be fancy, they're cheap). Try out what you like!

IIRC you'll need a stamping tool, I don't think it's included.

Well, I'm in the same boat. I bought this cheap Mr. Coffee "espresso" machine and it works alright. I have more trouble figuring out the proportions for a good tasting drink but it serves for the price. Looking back I would have spent a little more money and bought a better one.

Your best bet is to go to a thrift store and pick up a steam-toy "espresso" machine. You know the ones, typically cost about $50. They don't make espresso at all but they actually don't do too bad a job of blowing steam out the wand, all things considered.

Try to find one with as little garbage ("foam helper") on the end of the steam wand as possible, and hopefully removable

Edit: something like this, but used & therefore cheaper

http://forums.macresource.com/read.php?1,410733,410806

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-ECM160-Espresso-Machine/dp/B000U6BSI2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1323911978&sr=8-6

http://www.amazon.com/Velocity-10-Cup-Coffee-Brewer-Black/dp/B000FFQ4TG/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1323912013&sr=8-25

If you still aren't convinced I can't help you.

I just use something like this. I use regular coffee or any flavor I want with it, it has no drm, makes a great cup of coffee and is extremely inexpensive. Super simple good cup of coffee IMO

I would actually recommend this Mr. Coffee. I think there is another ECM series machine as well. I found one at work that we used for two weeks and it was super easy, and super delicious for free, or even for $50.

Hmmm... You may be on to something here.




 


 


...Unless you're just full of hot air

Don't be ridiculous.... they cost $40 new, got one from a thrift store for $5

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000U6BSI2/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1458793105&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=espresso+machine&dpPl=1&dpID=41-TTbN8IVL&ref=plSrch

Just got this one, seems to be fine and pretty cheap.

Yeah, this one in particular was a bad experience :(

I think it's a different model but its essentially this (nothing fancy I know)

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-ECM160-Espresso-Machine/dp/B000U6BSI2/ref=sr_1_8?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1410772754&sr=1-8&keywords=espresso+maker

Water does come out but not in steam. It kind of drips tiny droplets from the bottom, although its possible water is coming from the sides as well but just dripping from the bottom. It heats up and eventually makes hot watery milk but no steam of any kind. I know its far enough up that if I turn the machine on its side I cant see anything in the nozzle.

My Dad had one of these things when I was little. He'd make espresso sometimes, preferred to do a pour over though. He mostly used it for the steam to froth up the milk. Made an absolutely terrifying noise, as I recall. If you lived anywhere near, I'd give you the thing for like $10, as it's been sitting atop the cabinets for about a decade.