I don't need a 5.5 cup model but I'm intrigued by the umami setting. Is there any other reason to buy the umami over a 3 cup NP-GBC05 or NS-LCA05?
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I love the umami rice. I have the 5.5. I usually use the umami or GABA brown. You can cook less than the 5 cups and it comes out perfect. I have a small family (myself and my husband) it makes enough for leftovers and freezes well. It is large enough if we entertain and small enough for the two of us. Go with the 5.5.
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I didn't check features of the smaller models. But the 5.5 cup NS-YAC10 is a great machine -the umami setting produces fantastic white rice - as good as a restaurant - and I alsothe porridge setting to easily make steelcut oatmeal overnight and have it fresh inthe morning. I normally make small quantities of rice - e.g. 1/2 american cup dry -and it works fine. But nice to have the larger capacity for an occasional big party.
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I didn't check features of the smaller models. But the 5.5 cup NS-YAC10 is a great machine - the umami setting produces fantastic white rice - as good as a restaurant - and I also the porridge setting to easily make steelcut oatmeal overnight and have it fresh in the morning. I normally make small quantities of rice - e.g. 1/2 american cup dry - and it works fine. But nice to have the larger capacity for an occasional big party.
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I saw a video of use of each machine at http://blog.seattlecoffeegear.com/2011/03/11/crew-reviews-delonghi-ec155-bar32/It appears to me that the difference is that the EC155's flat surface serves as a cup warmer, and the BAR32 does not have that option. Also, it may be wishful thinking, but the BAR32 may have produced more crema, though not significantly.
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I had the same question and looks like the seller suggests the 2+ cup 7" size as most popular for households. However they have also mentioned that the 3+ cup 8" is their most popular size. Check out their website - http://importfood.com/mortarpestle.html
2198110
I found out the same, I decided to get a stainless & glass Bodum press... been using it for a couple weeks now and I'm really happy with it... decided to save my $ cuisinart for those occasions where I have a lot of people over and need to make greater amounts of coffee and stick with the bodum for everyday use.
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I am just researching to choose which to buy, so I haven't used it, but I came across a Consumer Report on the NutriBullet and they said the new model had blades crack and break off when crushing ice. This is a huge safety concern, as you drink directly from the container and would never see a small piece of blade until you drink it. They did say the old models didn't have that problem. They recommended the Nutri Ninja instead, for safety and reliability.
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I use for the same and I tend to bounce between the 3: universal, culinary, and ceremonial. I think ceremonial is the least bitter but im guessing all 3 are just fine for health. and when looking into green tea originally I was worried about radiation from fukishima so I stayed away from a lot of other brands. but who really knows tbh. We have a large Asian community nearby cause I live near a SUNY college and I noticed it last time I was in the Asian grocery store. I didn't really see any others so im fairly confident with the quality....still not completely convinced about the radiation thing though.
114751
I would suggest the 5.5 quart. I think I'm going to order one of those today. Good luck.
671961
also, the soyapower has more functions 8 vs 5. though depending on your needs, you may not need all 8 functions. i use my soyajoy for soymilk mostly but sometimes use it for soups and almond milk. i also find the stainless steel pitcher to have a cleaner look. for more detailed comparison check their website for the comparison table found in features and functions section of either product. hint also compare prices. hope that helps.
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I use my 3-cup Moka Express every day. It eventually got so I was prying the basket out of the tank with a screwdriver. It didn't help that I forgot about it one day and left it on the hot stove. I was lucky that my sister-in-law gave me a new basket and some rubber gaskets, too. My gasket had turned into a gummy mess and broke up. I was using an o-ring I found at the hardware store. The baskets are about $5.
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It would seem that the main differences are size, style and power. The differences are minor. Do you want a model that can hold 6 cups or 5 cups? Do you want 500 watts of power or 600 watts. There's no real difference between them. They're all great models. My recommendation - unless you know you need that 6th cup of space - just get which one you think looks better.
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I've been using the 3 cup since my last post. I love it and it is exactly the right size. It is an attractive looking appliance as well. The larger size was just overwhelming and I don't think I would have ever used it to make a cake which was a "tooted" feature. In addition, since I use small proportions, I believe the rice turns out better in a smaller cooker from everything I've read on the net. Perhaps this isn't accurate but I am very happy with my final purchase.
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I love my Ninja system. But I like the full pitcher with double blades. Depending on what your blending, the double blade works much better!
637061
If it's just a size difference, it's preference really. For me the 7 cup is perfect because it's just me and my wife. If you prepare bigger portions, go for the 9.
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I used to have a Brikka (older model), but after I ruined it, I bought a Moka (since it was cheaper and because it got such good reviews). I ended up selling the Moka shortly after because I'd rather drink instant coffee - I just couldn't stand the taste of the Moka. From someone who downgraded from a Brikka to a Moka, it was kind of unacceptable. I think it would definitely be worth a try to upgrade. Let us know what you think! Oh, just fyi, it's cheaper to get the Brikka from the actual Bialetti website (free shipping for the 4-cup) than it is to buy it on Amazon, I have no idea why.
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One cup is no problem. I find the rice on the Umani setting to have an excellent taste. Of course, you need to use a premium grade of Japanese table rice such as Tamanishiki Super Premium Short Grain Rice.
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I have the 14 cup which really has a little smaller capacity than 14 cups and love it. The 2 smaller bowls nest inside the larger one depending on which bowl you want to use. It sounds funky but it works good and isn't a messy cleanup problem.
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This is a nice unit that will do a reasonable job. However, for a bit more money, the Cuisinart model DLC-2A will do a much better job of pureeing in less time. And it is a 3-cup capacity instead of the 2-cup capacity of the Kidco. Plus it's available in colors.