Product Features

• Melitta MEX6B 4 Cup Steam Espresso, Black
• SALTON INC

From the Editors

4-Cup capacity 3 1/2 bar working pressure Frothing function w/adjustable steam Strength selector Removable drip tray for easy cleaning
Product Description

Customer Response

Has worked like a charm for years
Well, I've had this cappuccino maker for at least six years. And, for six years it has brewed an awful lot of rich espresso and steamed an awful lot of frothy milk. It's worked perfectly for all that time even with heavy use.

The little machine is made of heavy duty plastic with metal parts. It's so easy to use. . . grind your coffee very fine (or buy espresso grind), fill up the little metal filter and attach the filter holder to the machine. Then, pour the water in. In just a few seconds, you'll hear the machine heating up and your coffee begins to brew. Right at the end of the brewing cycle, steam your milk by turning the dial. Skim works best, believe it or not-- you get creamy frothy steamed milk every single time with skim (and it really doesn't taste like skim). I put my milk in a cold stainless steel container and this seems to work best.

This is marketed as a 4 cup espresso maker, but if you are making cappuccino, plan on getting only two cups with each brewing cycle.

Again, for the price of this machine, I couldn't be happier. Every time I am in Starbucks or another store that sells espresso makers, I think how gorgeous those other machines are and consider purchasing one. But, the truth is, those other machines are very expensive and I don't really need one, since I consistently get an excellent cup of cappuccino or espresso from this little $40 machine in less than 5 minutes. It's been six years since I bought this; it's reliable, easy to clean, and brews extremely good coffee.

Really disappointed.
My family received this item as a gift and we were thrilled to try it. I followed the instructions to a T and it does not work. The water is leaking out of the top near the filter. So, I have a machine sitting in a puddle of water, but--the espresso grounds are still dry! Unbelievable. Of course, customer service is closed for the holidays (after all, who would need customer service for an item like this during the busiest hosting season, right?). In a nutshell--flawed product, no live customer service, and no on-line trouble shooting to solve the problem.

Great Product for the money!
Use it for a couple of months now. No complains whatsoever! The only thing is if you are an Espresso fan it takes a little longer to make it than the professional machines. Cappuccino tastes much and I mean MUCH better then Starbucks.

Unsatisfactory performance and broken in less than a month!
I ordered this product on July 30th and received it on August 7th or so. I put it to use that evening and its performance was 'okay'.

It simply just does not brew an acceptable espresso - I've tried a few different coffees that I've used in the past with no problem. On a high note, the frother works like a charm!

Well, it did anyway... two evenings ago I went to make a chai latte. Everything was going fine until I went to froth the milk and turned the knob to allow steam out of the system. When I turned the knob it exploded! All of the steam built up released out of the side through the hole where the knob was at and the knob and the hardware it's connected to is hanging loose inside of the machine.

I'm making a warranty claim on the item this evening. I'm not even sure I'll use it when I get it back...

One of the Best Buys Ever
I've had this cappuccino espresso maker for about 6 months and I am absolutely in love with it. It is easy to use and makes authentic style and tasting cappuccino's just like I had in Rome last year. (Granted, you can't use... say... Folger's and expect to get a good taste. Make sure you use good quality coffee).

You can make as little as 1 shot or as much as a 4 cup. Steam your milk in the same machine, it's quick, easy and delcious. I've not had any problems at all with my machine and I use it an average of three times a week.

Meritt
coffeetalking.com

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