Capresso Cafe PRO Review

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Capresso is always on point with their products and technology. They are front runners in the demanding market of coffee makers and espresso machines. Found in coffee houses and average kitchens alike, Capresso makes the best machines for any coffee bean lover. Whether you have never touched an espresso machine before or worked at a coffee shop for years, you will be able to use and instantly fall in love with a Capresso product.

The Cafe PRO is the perfect machine for any mother this Mother’s Day. So often we give flowers and chocolates as a gift, but wouldn’t you like to make a more lasting impression on the Mother in your life? This year choose to get her a stunning Capresso Cafe PRO. The Cafe PRO makes both cappuccinos and espresso, giving her caffeine kick she craves. Don’t let another Mother’s Day go by without stepping out of the box and going beyond expectations. Make her heart melt (and beat a tad faster!) with the Cafe PRO.

How to Use a Cafe PRO

Espresso and cappuccino

The Cafe PRO may look intimidating but it can easily be mastered. You need to use caution and should read the owners manual in it’s entirety before using this magnificent machine. I will highlight some basics here, but please read that manual!

coffee in siveIt is best to grind your beans just before brewing, or as close to brewing as possible. When you grind use the espresso setting so that they are the correct texture. It should look like sugar granules when ground properly.

Capresso Cafe PRO
comes with a double spout portafilter and a bottomless portafilter. If you are a beginner and don’t know what those words mean, then you want to start with the double spout portafilter. Capresso Cafe PRO
features a state-of-the-art boiler to keep the water piping hot and ready for action on a moments notice. Due to this feature the cord on this machine is shorter than other electronics. This is because we do not want someone tripping over a boiling hot water holding device. Epic bad image. **shutters** The water is stored in a 42 oz removable water container. This makes filling it super easy.

Use the bottom end of the scoop that is included with the machine to press down on the grounds you put in the portafilter of your choice. This makes the grounds more compact and will brew more effectively and give you the bold flavor you desire. Then you need to attach it to the machine. This is a very easy set. Simply place the filter into the circular connector on the machine itself. The machine clearly reads ‘insert’ and ‘lock’. Have the handle on the left and rotate the handle toward the right until it hits the center of the machine. You can feel it lock into place. Once it is locked in place you can follow the instruction manual on how to brew a shot of espresso.how to place filter

I love the 15 bar pump feature – which allows you to get that super lovely top foamy goodness that is the iconic look of a classic cup of espresso. 15 bar simply put means it has a greater force of atmospheric pressure, which results in better pressure when the water is pressing the grinds – making you that silky cup of espresso. You can see below the beginning to end results of a simple shot of espresso. It comes out a light coffee color, but as it sets for a moment the separation occurs giving you a classic espresso.

espresso in cup

 

In order to make a cappuccino you only need to add frothy milk to your espresso. Using the Best Milk Frother ensures that the milk will be as frothy as can be which will make the coffee taste even better. The Cafe PRO comes with a frothing wand, milk frothedallowing you to make not only your espresso but a cappuccino as well. For a beginner making the froth is easy as making the espresso itself. Doing the fun cappuccino art you can find throughout Pinterest and at hip cafe spots it a real talent and takes loads of practice, as well as a gift for art in my opinion. To make the froth add cold milk to a cold metal pitcher. Click here to see more of these milk froth pitcher‘s. Add around 4 or more ounces of milk to the pitcher. On your machine you need to purge the frothing wand. This is basically a special word for saying clean out the old milk and air out of it. You let it run into the metal catch tray (or a thick towel) for 10 seconds. This steam is HOT and will burn you, I am not brave enough to use a towel and I choose to use the tray to catch the steam. Be sure to use care & safety when using the froth wand. After it is purged you place the tip 1/3 of an inch into the milk. Tilt the pitcher so that you have it at an angle up to 45 degrees. Turn on the froth wand and let it push the steam into the milk for 2-4 seconds to the top, then push the tip a little bit more into the milk to create a whirlpool effect. Let froth for around 10-12 seconds total. Any longer may scorch the milk. Once you take the wand out you will see some bubbles at the top. Tap the cup on your counter and softly twirl the cup so that the foam on top mixes with the milk. Then slowly pour the milk into your espresso. Voila! A homemade cappuccino.

If you enjoy the cups shown in this article you can see then for sale here – DeLonghi Double Walled Thermo Espresso Glasses, Set of 2

110 Comments on Capresso Cafe Pro Review

  1. What an awesome expresso machine, I would love to make me some drinks with this.

    • I really appreciate how thorough the review is. It covers every aspect, leaving you with no questions.

  2. oh such a fancy machine (espresso! cappaccino! frothy milk!) would be a joy to see on my counter in the mornings

  3. This is truly a professional machine. I would have to move things on my countertop to accommodate it.

  5. I like this the most about this coffee machine; 15 bar pump feature – which allows you to get that super lovely top foamy goodness that is the iconic look of a classic cup of espresso. 15 bar simply put means it has a greater force of atmospheric pressure, which results in better pressure when the water is pressing the grinds – making you that silky cup of espresso.

  7. This is such an awesome espresso machine!! My husband and I are huge fans of coffee, so of course we would absolutely love one! I love that you can make two cups at a time! 🙂

  8. I love all parts of the espresso machine! But probably my favorite would be the frothy milk. When I had to skip the coffee during my pregnancies I got soooooo hooked on a good frothy milk 🙂

  9. How great is this machine !!! I’m hoping it’s as easy to use as the review says

  10. This would make an awesome Mothers Day Gift. I love cappucino’s. I love that this is easy to use for all of us. Thank you so much for sharing

  11. This is an awesome idea for a mother’s day gift..and a great gift for anyone that truly appreciates good quality coffee and or espresso . I did not realize that the grounds should be compacted before brewing..but that does make sense. Thank you for the review.,after reading it the machine doesnt sound quite so intimidating 🙂

  13. I would love this for a mother’s day gift. I love cappuccinos and this would be great to be able to make them at home

  15. Mmmm!! I could make my dirty chais at home!! My life would be complete!! <3 Sounds like its pretty easy after some reading and some practice!!

  17. I love me some coffee and espresso, but I haven’t had much luck making it at home. Perhaps with a machine that knows what to do (as opposed to the owner, i.e. me), my drinks will taste better. I would def give this a go!

  18. This looks like such an excellent product. Love the looks of it and it seems to do everything I’d ever want it to do….

  21. I learn by makes the grounds more compact it will brew more effectively wow thanks for info on that. Plus a gift anytime of the year

  22. Thanks for clarifying how to avoid being burned by the steam by using a towel. That was my only minor concern but you have put my fear to ease with that. I so hope to win!

  23. The 15 bar pump feature is great. I love that you it enables you to make this great froth. This sounds like a great machine. Thank you for sharing

  27. I love the ability steam the milk. I use lots of milk in my coffee everyday and it would be nice to have this.

  28. I like the 15 bar pump feature. I didn’t realize that is how you get the foam on the top. Thanks for sharing!

  29. The pump feature appears to ensure great froth which is one of my favorite features about it. To me that’s what makes it seem like restaurant quality.

  31. What a great machine! I would love to have this for Mothers’ Day or any other day, ha! Wonderful machine! 🙂

  33. I learned that the Capresso Cafe PRO
    features a state-of-the-art boiler to keep the water piping hot and ready for action on a moment notice.

  34. I would love to have coffee shop coffees at home. Saving the cost of having even one fancy drink a day would make this cost effective.

  35. What I really like about this machine is it makes it look so easy to make professional looking drinks.

  38. I’m super excited about making that yummy froth at my very own “Starbucks” experience at my home. 🙂

  41. I love the clear button labeling!! Makes understanding and using it so much easier!!

  43. I love this capresso cafe and would use it every day, multiple times of day. We love our coffee many different ways.

  44. I love that this has a double boiler , so you know your drink is going to be delicious and hot.

  45. You’re right, it DOES look intimidating. But I bet after using t 3 or 4 times, I’d have it down pat. This really looks like something you’d find in a very upscale cafe in Manhattan. Imagine that, having FRESH cappucinos and espressos whenever you want!

  47. Thanks for the great review.
    I thought I wanted this..
    Now I know I do!
    Awesome.
    Thanks

  49. Love this espresso machine! I could make drinks for everyone in the neighborhood.

  50. If I win I’m going to print out this review to help me use my new machine. Great review.

  51. this looks so awesome. i really need one of my own so i can stop single handedly supporting the local coffee shop

  52. I like that you can make espresso and/or cappuccino! The best of both worlds..I’ve never had a machine like this so thanks for the review.

  54. They thought of everything when they created this machine…it has it all and then some!!!

  56. Review well done!Thank you for all the information it definitely came in handy 🙂

  57. Love the milk frother!! So awesome to have when making cappucino or even… hot chocolate!! Yum!!

  59. I love that this has both cappuccinos and espresso built into this machine.

  60. Who knew a ‘force of atmospheric pressure’ would be involved in making coffee drinks…glad they make it so easy so I don’t have to think about all that.

  61. I learned the state of the art boiler puts this machine clearly above the competition! 🙂

  63. Do those cute glass cups come with the machine or can you use standard coffee mugs?

  64. wow this looks like a really high quality machine. this would be awesome to have at home

  65. I like how compact and professional this unit looks. It would look great in my kitchen, and not take up my much needed counter space!

  67. Very informative Post!! I did not know that you should grind the beans just before brewing…but that does make sense and they probably taste much more fresh!

  68. Gorgeous machine!
    I am hopeful to win as this would be an awesome gift for mom!

  69. This would make a great gift for my sister-in-law. She would really enjoy it!

  72. Love that it’s stainless steel, it will clean up easily and look great forever.

  74. Ooooh this looks awesome! I would love to try this. I’m not a coffee person but yummy!

  76. Hope to win for momma!
    Such a great giveaway for s coffee addicts/snobs
    Haha
    Thanks

  77. This is going to look great on someone’s counter. It’s nice that it’s so versatile that you can make such a variety of drinks.

  78. Such great instructions in this review on how to use this machine. I’m so excited to see who wins.

  79. This is so nice. I would love one of these for Mothers Day. I could use the extra caffeine kick. Thank you so much for sharing

  81. It’s so great that it makes both cappuccinos and espresso…having the choice adds a lot of variety to your day.

  84. it looks pretty easy! there is nothing better than a fresh cappuccino! 🙂 yum!!

  85. This looks like a complicated machine when you just look at the pictures but after reading your review I’m sure I could do this easily and would use it every day.

  87. Your review is good on the point of frothing..seems easy enough the way you wrote it.

  88. Soooooo tired today. This machine and a fresh cappuccino would totally rev me up!! 🙂

  92. Most steamers on personal machines go to waste. I believe the majority of ppl don’t know how to steam a perfect cappuccino… It’s all about the sound and the feel. How does it sound? Is the milk screaming or giving a deep rumble? The feel is something you just have to experience…
    Thanks for the review!

  93. I learned that you suggested to push down on the coffee grinds before brewing.

  95. What a beautiful machine. I used to have one in my 20s, now I don’t. Why is taht I wonder. I would love this.

  96. Thanks for the review and letting us know how to safely use this. I always read instructions before using. I would love to win this for Mother’s Day.

  97. This looks like a professional machine and would look fabulous on my countertop.

  98. What a treat to have fresh Cubano espresso every morning! I would love the opportunity to do something!

  99. I am so excited about a machine that will keep me from spending so much money at expensive coffee shops!

  100. That machine is the real deal, the milk frother would be so fantastic.

  102. I just found a new item that I want in my kitchen. I started to have an interest in espresso recently and i would love to try and make Cuban coffee with this.

  104. I would love to use this great coffee making system. From your great review, I think this would go in my kitchen very well.

  106. Perfect for having great coffee at home.
    Economical and oh so convenient.
    Hope to win for mom!
    Thanks

  107. I like that it has a state of the art boiler so the water stays piping hot!

  108. This machine would be such a luxury to have in my kitchen, Cappuccino – yes!

  109. What a nice coffee maker. Would cut down on my trips to star bucks.

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