Stella "Arianna" 6-cup Stainless Steel Stovetop Espresso Maker #486 Review

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This little pot is a work horse. It is very heavy, stainless steel--heavier than I expected--and well constructed. The parts fit together smoothly, and the base (water boiler) is wide enough to cover a moderate flame. The resulting espresso is delicious.

The only flaw in this beautiful pot is the spurting at the end of the brewing process. Quite a bit of coffee spurts out from under the lid in all directions and flows down onto the burner. I had my son drill a tiny hole in the lid, thinking that would relieve the pressure enough to stop the spurting, but it wasn't enough. So, instead of further modifying the pot, I solved the problem by placing a thin bread and butter knife across the top, under the lid during the brewing process. This vents the top enough to prevent the coffee from boiling over.

Other than the apparent flaw in the design of the lid--perhaps the coffee chamber should be a bit taller--this pot is wonderful! I hope I can find a larger one--12-14 cup size.

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Soft rounded lines combined with simple and classy style.This very elegant 18/10 stainless steel stovetop espresso maker will revive the charm of the past. "Arianna" is created using a very unique and traditional manufacturing process. The result of this traditional process is a perfect combination of the classic, traditional coffee maker with the unmistakable elegance and quality of Stella's stovetop espresso makers. The special design of the boiler allows the valve to be completely hidden so nothing disturbs the perfect rounded lines of the maker.Made entirely from only the highest quality 18/10 stainless steel, the base is designed for use on gas cook tops as well as on electrical and glass-ceramic plates. "Arianna" also includes a special reducer micro filter which allows to prepare only half the total capacity without sacrificing the quality of the results.Made in Italy- all cup sizes indicated are espresso cup sizes.

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Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer, Stainless Steel Review

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If you're looking for hot-water on tap for tea, hot cereals, instant soups, ramen, etc - this is a very convenient item.

I drink green teas heavily, and bought it based on the strength of reviews and the Zojirushi brand reputation. I was not disappointed.

I fill it up from the tap, move it to the counter and plug it in. It usually boils in around an hour, and then settles back down to the (adjustable) setpoint in another 1.5 ~ 2 hours. Although I haven't taken a thermometer to its output to verify consistency, I've had great results from the teas I use, so the variations can't be too wild.

As is common with Japanese consumer products the controls are well thought out. It has an unlock button to prevent you shooting water onto the floor or something else accidentally, and the double action lever to open the top makes it hard to have your hand in the way & get a steam burn as you open it.

The water level is clearly visible via a clear tube with a patterned background, and the 4L capacity suits my tea usage for somewhere between 4 and 7 days, depending on just how much I happen to feel like having.

I especially recommend it if you're a Macha tea fan, as it makes the process remarkably fast and easy, simply scoop your tea into a bowl, add some water straight from the Zojirushi, whisk and enjoy.

The only design annoyance I've seen is that the power plug relies on magnets to hold itself in the socket. This is itself a good idea, except most of the body is metal. So if you position the dispenser such that you 're trying to plug it up from behind and can't see where the plug should be exactly, the magnet sticks to the body anywhere you put it until you can feel around for the socket. A fairly minor annoyance, but one that could have been fixed by making the body out of plastic further around the plug socket.

Very solid overall product.

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The Zojirushi VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer keeps water hot energy efficiently with vacuum insulation technology. This new items features super VE vacuum-electric hybrid keep warm system. New energy efficient non-electric keep warm. Micro computerized temperature control system. It displays actual water temperature at all times. It is easy to clean with a clear coated stainless steel exterior. It has easy to read large wraparound Panaroma Window water lever gauge. Cafe Drip dispensing mode for slower dispensing and a convenient timer feature (6-10 hours). This unit features a safety auto shut off, easy to hear beep indicator to alert completion of boiling process or low water level.

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Capresso Impressa J5 Espresso Maker Review

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Previously there had been a two reviews posted here so tailored and smooth they could have only been created by marketing. A third review took umbrage at this tactic and proceeded to vent. None of this had anything to do with this machine and provided no information or incentive to empty out the trust fund and give it a go.

This machine has been in our house a week. I think it's wonderful: it's 7AM fool-proof. How to make a double espresso? A switch, three buttons and two minutes later I am slurping an excellent barista worthy double shot at a time of day I can't be trusted to put my pants on correctly. Four minutes and I have an espresso for the spouse and myself and I get huge bonus points for being so thoughtful.

Best? No daily clean up; it's all internal and needs to be attended to less than a bird feeder.

If you have the not insubstantial cash to drop, I really recommend it. 4 stars, easy.

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Sleek stainless steel construction. Platinum metallic treatment on front and top with tasteful chrome accents. Matte black or piano white side and back panels. Centrally located, user-friendly rotary dial allows you to override any settings for coffee and steam. Functions and settings are clearly displayed on the alpha-numeric lED display. An innovative and compact coffee center, our Capresso Impressa J5 Espresso Maker features smooth clean lines, elegant accents, and remarkable performance. An aesthetic masterpiece from any angle, this unique kitchen appliance will grind, tamp, and brew your fresh espresso, cappuccino, or latte in under 60 seconds.. . . . Functions and settings are clearly displayed on the alpha-numeric LED display. Coffee maker includes a 71-oz. removable water container. Two year/6000 cup warranty. See complete features and specifications for the Capresso J5 Espresso Machine. Made in Switzerland. This item is ineligible for discounts.

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Richard Sapper Espresso Maker 3 cup Review

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my wife purchased this one for our family. initially, i looked at the darn thing and noted, "really, can this really make espresso, coffee, or what have you. I have drunk coffees from the far east(shanghai) to as far (west) roma, and never in my wildest dreams would i have imagined myself ever creating some of the best espresso ever." however, i did one rare morning, reading the instructions not once, twice, but a few times as i was boggled that alessi just needed low heat to brew the stuff of the gods.

first initial cup, "oh my, oh my" this is way to heavenly to be espresso. perfect temperature. perfect brew. and strong at that. okay, i was hooked like an ahi. you won't regret it purchasing this item. lastly, i think alessi would make a perfect gift, a gift that i would only consider giving to my wife. but alas, my wife beat me to the punch and i am totally indebted to her for a life time or two.

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espresso coffee maker designed by richard sapper for alessi in 1979

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Blendtec TB-621-20 1,560-Watt Total Blender, Black Review

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I have owned this blender for about a month. So far it has worked great. It is a great tool to have if you expect to blend stuff on a daily basis. The larger blades and powerful motor makes my Oyster beehive blender feel like a toy. It will blend things that conventional blenders would not even begin to blend. Baby food can be puree very well. Much better than with the food processor. This machine can basically replace a food processor, a juicer, and a grinder.


Things I like:
1. It blends just about anything do to the large blades and powerful 1500 watt motor. And it does it much faster than a conventional blender.
2. It's built in the USA and the parts seem to be good quality.
3. One push button operation allows you to blend w/o having to time it or supervise it.
4. lifetime warranty on coupling and blade.
5. It fits under standard counters.

Things I do not like:
1. The base has a cheap feel to it because of the plastic. For the price, I think it should have been metal.
2. Has lesser warranty than its competitor (Vita-Mix).
3. I expect an expensive tool like this to have better dampening to absorb noise and vibration.
4. The plastic container (polycarbonate) scratches easily when mixing grains, seeds, etc.



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When the blending button is pushed on the Smart-Touch technology digital touchpad, a preprogrammed cycle automatically speeds up and slows down to draw ingredients into the 29,000 rpm blade and thoroughly blend all the ingredients. It shuts off when the cycle is complete, so recipes will turn out perfect every time. The blending jar is our famous patented square jar design, just like our professional models used in U.S. coffee, juice, and restaurant chains, with a 64-ounce capacity and a one-year warranty. The patented two-prong stainless-steel blade carries a lifetime warranty. The blender has a powerful commercial-quality, 1,560 watt 3 HP direct-drive motor (model number E3) and comes with an ice-crushing guarantee and a three-year warranty on the motor and base. The Total Blender replaces these other kitchen appliances: Grain mill, juicer, bread machine, ice-cream maker, smoothie maker, blender, milkshake maker, coffee grinder, ice crusher. And it does the job better than the individual products, for a fraction of the cost. Material used : BPA free Copolyester.

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BOSS BAR ADVANCE 32 OZ, 1EA, 15-0387 VITA-MIX CORPORATION BLENDERS Review

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OMG. This thing is the king of all blenders. I use this for home use in the bar and in the kitchen. If you can afford it, trust me, there is no better blender. This appliance will be stated in my will.

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Vita-Mix 5066 BarBoss Advance. Performance container and blade, red base, fully programmable.

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Valeni's Mini Pro II Espresso Grinder Review

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I love this grinder- it's stainless steel which makes it sturdy and easy to clean. The doser when set for espresso is a bit slow but has a very full range for espresso-french press. It's perfect size for my counter top. The doser makes it 0 waste!

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The Mini Pro II is a durable high quality espresso grinder at an afforadable price featuring conical grinding burrs. It is extremely well made and we highly recommend it for home use. It is a doserless grinder which makes it especially suited for use with an espresso machine, although, it would have no problem grinding fine or coarse enough for any type of coffee or espresso machine you might have. Specifications:Polished stainless steel Bump switch on front & On/Off switch on the side Stepped micro grinding adjustments Conical grinding burrs Hopper capacity 7oz 1/5hp motor 110v 4" W x 7 1/4" D x 12 1/2" H Weight 9lbs

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