Capresso CM300 Coffee Maker

4.0/5.0
Looks / Appearance 4.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 3.5 / 5.0
Functionality 4.5 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Amazing Price
  • – Large Capacity
  • – Programmable

Cons

  • – Longer Brewing Time

 This coffee machine is simple and sweet, but it does have advanced technology to help create the smoothest brewing process possible. It also has a charcoal water filter and a built-in indicator to let you know when the filter needs to be changed.

Capresso MT900 Rapid Brew

4.3/5.0
Looks / Appearance 4.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 4.0 / 5.0
Functionality 4.5 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Stainless Steel 
  • – Programmable
  • – Great Price

Cons

  • – Less features than other models

Whether you are looking for an affordable option, a brand you can count on, or a coffee machine that is simple yet well made, the Capresso MT 900 Rapid Brew is a safe choice to meet your needs.

Capresso Coffee Team TS

4.5/5.0
Looks / Appearance 4.5 / 5.0
Ease of use 4.5 / 5.0
Functionality 4.5 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Programable
  • – Built-in Burr Grinder
  • – Gold-Tone Filter

Cons

  • – Smaller Capacity

The Capresso Coffee Team TS is one of the best from not only us but anyone that tries it. It is a sure hit no matter what setting it is put in.

Capresso Coffee Team Pro Plus

4.5/5.0
Looks / Appearance 4.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 4.5 / 5.0
Functionality 4.5 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Programable
  • – Built in Burr Grinder
  • – Automatic Cleaning

Cons

  • – More expensive than standard drip coffee machines

The Capresso Coffee Team Pro Plus is a well-versed machine all around. It has features that we have never heard of before such as an oily coffee setting that increases the grinding time for oily beans since they tend to move slower in the grinder!

Technivorm KBGV Select Coffee Maker

4.9/5.0
Looks / Appearance 5.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 4.5 / 5.0
Functionality 5.0 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Automatic drip-stop brew basket
  • – 40 oz Capacity
  • – Hot plate with independent heating elements

Cons

  • – Quite bulky

All in all, our team has found the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select Coffee Maker to be an absolute joy to experiment with in our kitchen. It offers a coffee-making experience full of ease and peace as well as a tasty, flavorful result.

Elektra Microcasa Semi-Automatica Espresso Machine

4.7/5.0
Looks / Appearance 5.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 4.5 / 5.0
Functionality 4.5 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Design
  • – Commercial Level Qualities 
  • – Durable

Cons

  • – More expensive

This machine offers elegance in a time of plastic, cheap, and low quality coffee machines. Unlike those options, this machine creates great coffee while doing it in style.

Elektra S1C Micro Casa Lever Espresso Machine

4.6/5.0
Looks / Appearance 5.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 4.0 / 5.0
Functionality 4.0 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Retro Design
  • – Chrome Exterior
  • – More affordable

Cons

  • – Less features than other models

The Elektra S1C Microcasa Lever is a beautifully crafted lever espresso machine. If lever espresso is your machine of choice, then this is without a doubt a great choice for you.

La Spaziale S1 Dream

4.7/5.0
Looks / Appearance 5.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 5.0 / 5.0
Functionality 5.0 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Luxury design 
  • – Dual boilers 
  • – Powerful and quiet motor
  • – Auto shut-off function

Cons

  • – Needs to be connected to water source

The La Spaziale Dream is for anyone looking for a sophisticated espresso machine. Just like the name states, you’ll find this appliance to be a dream!

La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi 2

4.7/5.0
Looks / Appearance 5.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 5.0 / 5.0
Functionality 4.0 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Compact yet powerful
  • – User-friendly interface 
  • – Double boiler system 
  • – Easily accessible water tank
  • – Available in black or red

Cons

  • – Requires 20 amp service for best results

We highly recommend the La Spaziale S1 Mini Vivaldi II if you’re looking for a portable espresso maker with double boilers. It does require a 20 amp service for both boilers to heat at the same time.

La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi 2

4.8/5.0
Looks / Appearance 5.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 4.0 / 5.0
Functionality 4.0 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Dual boilers 
  • – Highly accurate temp controls 
  • – Easy to access water tank 
  • – User-friendly interface

Cons

  • – Boilers only work simultaneously on 20 amps

The La Spaziale Vivaldi 2 is an espresso machine we plan on keeping around for a while. We love the small footprint and innovative features like the dual boilers or easily accessible water tank.