Can you make just 6-8oz of expresso? The spout does not look like it pours well. does it?
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no, it is too small. You can't make a strong coffee, the water goes to fast.
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This electric espresso coffee maker only can make actually two cups of espresso coffee, don't know what that is in ounces. It is wonderful. I love mine. I only drink one cup of coffee a day with my husband, so that is perfect for us. I use Bustello Cuban coffee and take it with half and half and sugar in the raw. We love it. Much better than having to put the coffee pot on the stove like in the past from my use with other Cuban coffee makers. Hope this helps. It pours beautifully. No problem at all.
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It's called a Moka Pot. In my opinion, it's misleading to represent it as an Expresso Pot. Expresso is made using a higher pressure system. The coffee it makes is right between regular coffee and expresso. I've found the best grind to use is Lavazza Crema e Gusto Ground Coffee. Don't tamp it down. I like this coffee better then espresso.Pours great, don't lose even a drop.
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Spout is OK. I am having trouble over extracting the ground expresso beans. It not like my stove top moka. I guess I alway add too much water for the amount of coffee. So can you just make 8 oz, yes. but that may be too much water for the amount of coffee it holds.
86851
We have found that you can cut the minimum amount about in half and it will still works. Perfect amount for a single mug with an expresso shot.
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I guess if you found a reusable capsule you could put regular coffee in it but not sure how it would taste...I've only been using the Nesspreso capsules
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Yes. Although I find it easier to use a big funnel and pour directly into that. It takes a long time to pour using the included spout.
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Hi there William I did as you asked and filled my Konitz Coffee bar cappuccino cup and that pour itinto the measuring cup....a smige less than 8 oz. Remember though, if you are makinga cappuccino the foam should lay over the top of the cup. Seriously! I do hope this helps.
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I did it once with no problem. You may want to get the 6 cup one, or you will end up doing it in a couple of batches. If you are used to that, then it shouldn't be a problem.
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I do not think this would be the right choice: the spout is quite small : would be difficult to get the syrup in. Is also fairly delicate. Perhaps a glass measuring cup would work
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Yes w/the carafe. This unit only makes 'less than hot' coffee, so really not true expresso. Had I known, I would have gotten something more substantial.
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It would depend on how many drinks you had, but generally speaking, it should pour out nicely if it's not a thick mixture being poured!
1303081
The one I got for my mom did not have a pouring spout on it but with the shaping I don't think that pouring would be an problem. Unless you are pouring slowly then it might drip a little.
45211
You could make less, just put less coffee and water in. You'd have to experiment to get it exactly the strength you like.
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Yes. I've had no problems with 6 cups or less. You do have to watch the initial boil time to percolate as it is less than 8 minutes.
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I think it's up to you...that's pretty much the Capresso way! This is our experience, having had their other more upscale models for years. If it helps, we use "drip" or "perk" (percolator)". Buy a little of each and see what resonates for the strength you like, that is what we did,
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I would contact saeco for the best answer. But it does make the best coffee I have ever made.... Just like in Italy !
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No. There are settings for 1. Short espresso, 2. long espresso, 3. 8 oz coffee, 4. 10 oz coffee, 5. 12 oz coffee, and 6. Small hot chocolate. You can make iced coffee simply by pouring your hot beverage over ice. My only two gripes about this machine are: 1. The beverage does not come out hot enough for me. It's like I can drink it without throwing any caution to the wind as soon as it is ready; almost feels like it's lukewarm. I have to microwave for an additional minute or two, depending on the mood I'm in. 2. Maybe I got "older" pods to begin with, but every cup I make larger than small espresso seems to taste as it's watered down too much. I'm disappointed in the actual richness of the flavor. And that tells you something as I'm not a daily coffee drinker. The aromas while brewing are fantastic that when I finally get to enjoying my cup, the taste does not match the beautiful smell. Overall, I chose this machine due to the pods selection not containing any artificial sweetners and ingredients. I'll sacrifice the above imperfections for this.
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Getting closer to expresso. After searching high and low. This is as close as your going to get. Brew the small size at the highest temp your k cup. Enjoy
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You guessed it! Finer grounds and just keep packing it into the portafilter. I was having the same issue, it looked more like a cappuccino than an espresso. I'm using a different scoop from the one that came with the machine. After an initial scoopfull, I keep sprinkling more coffee in there, and give it a tamp until it's right to the rim. I'm also being careful to clean the gasket after each time I use the machine. Good luck!