Zagarella Italian Restaurant

One of the ultimate luxuries is having a Cuisinart Espresso Maker for the richest, most flavorful coffee, latte or cappuccino. You have the option of the traditional version which gives you complete control or the programmable version that gives you exact results every time. One or two cups can be made at a time and steamed milk and foam can be made with the stainless steel nozzle.

You don't want a lot of hassle when you are preparing and cleaning up so there is a removable water reservoir to fill it up and a removable drip trap that can easily be emptied afterwards. The grate is stainless steel and the porta-filter holder has a locking mechanism that holds on to the coffee ground cup when you empty it out.

It is always best to let the machine heat up a bit before using it to ensure the best steam pressure. This will also give you time to heat the cups on the tray area on top that is specially made for this purpose. Put the coffee in early too and make sure the holder is properly tightened. It does not matte if it is ground coffee or if it is in already measured pods.

As the machine heats up it should drip some water on the coffee and this will make sure you get the most intense results when it is brewed. Make sure that the grounds are properly compressed for the best results. They should not be too tight as the steam won't penetrate and if they are too loose then you won't get a good result. There is a measuring spoon provided for the correct amounts.

If you want two cups you don't always get even amounts in each. With the manual version this is not a problem as you can top one up afterwards. If you are using the automatic version the press of one button will give you perfectly measured results. When using one cup make sure it is properly under both spouts.

The Cuisinart Espresso Maker also comes with a steel cup for frothing up milk. If you are making cappuccino remember to keep the tip of the spout just below the surface to get a nice rich foam. For a latte you can use more milk and don't need to froth it that much.

With 15 bars of pressure you are assured of the best performance. The Cuisinart Espresso Maker is elegant and looks professional. With polished steel finishes it will be durable and easy to clean.