CASABREWS CM5418 Review: Pros, Cons and Who It’s For

CASABREWS CM5418

Best for: Trying espresso and lattes at home on a small budget

“A good first machine to find out whether espresso is your thing, as long as you know it has a ceiling.” — Juancho

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The essentials

Price range: $
Level: Beginner
Methods: Espresso · Latte · Cappuccino · Americano
Espresso: Yes, with pressurized baskets (forgiving on grind)
Settings: Single or double shot · Pressure gauge · Manual steam wand
Cleaning: Medium

Data from the manufacturer and user reviews; the exact, up-to-date price is on Amazon.

Pros

Very affordable
Pressure gauge shows what each shot is doing
A real steam wand for milk

Cons

Needs to cool down after steaming before the next shot
Pressurized baskets only
Lots of plastic and an awkward tank to fill

What owners and experts say

What owners and reviewers like most: very affordable; pressure gauge shows what each shot is doing; a real steam wand for milk. The most common complaint: needs to cool down after steaming before the next shot.

Sources: techgearlab.com · tomscoffeecorner.com · techradar.com · baristalife.co

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