Can you make espresso with this type of coffee maker?
1748299
This is meant for drip coffee. While you can certainly make very dark coffee, it wouldn't really be espresso.
2257932
Hi! I don't actually have an espresso maker, but I have tested the various setttings and I do think this would work.
537528
Absolutely. That's why I bought the Preciso. So I could go from Espresso to press on the same unit.I now own a Baratza Vario. It has a different burr setup and it's not as good for course grind, but most people wouldn't notice the difference.
371479
No it does not make regular coffee. It only makes espresso coffee. I wouldn't recommend this machine though. My mother has it and she has had problems with it since the beginning.
2237461
i think you can use whatever beans you want--i use decaf espresso so that i can use our coffeemaker for caffeinated. i think the manual said how fine, but i can't remember. i know it's not the super fine, like an espresso machine and it's not the really coarse grind, so it's in between. just start with a middle setting and if you start to get sludge in the bottom, it's too fine.
1198339
NO, We use it to make one cup all the time. Use the larger basket and only one scoop of espressco coffee. The reason you use the large basket is so the coffee does not stick to the top of the machine. We use it mostly for cappuccino but espresso is great also. Be sure to wait till it gets a crema of top of either cappuccino or espresso. we love this machine. We have used very expensive units and this works the best and for the price :) it can't be beat. Good luck!!!
286224
Hi. You would need an adaptor. However, it is worth it. Makes very good espresso and is nice looking.
1320670
Yes. It can make one oz. or 2 oz. of espresso. It comes with 2 sizes of filter holder depending on how much you need. Be sure to clean the filters on a regular basis (including the one that is attached to the maker).
2092914
No, not unless you want bad espresso. This is a blade grinder, and will never be able to achieve the consistency required for good espresso. It may be able to make a powder out of some of the particles, but unless the particle size is consistent, the extraction will not be consistent. You need a burr grinder to get more consistent grounds.
164393
It would go well with espresso. I love it. It is solid wood and very good quality.
301324
You can use any kind of coffee, just grind it fine for expresso or buy espresso ground type.
1827226
No, just espresso based drinks. You can however make an americano with this machine. Just add hot water to your espresso shots. Hope this helps.
2235701
If you define espresso as "coffee brewed by forcing a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans," then yes. You create espresso and then add water (an Americano).
841439
You can add enough water to suit your needs. Just use the measuring guide on the carafe as to how many cups whether it be one cup or four cups. A real espresso is served in a tiny "espresso cup" so yeah, you can make about four of them or two regular coffees or cappuccinos. I've done that way without a problem. Eventually you will learn to adjust how much coffee or how much water you need to suit your taste. Unfortunately my Delongui expresso maker didn't even last a year so I am in search of another product. Good luck with yours!
250535
I would not.... If you do not have the option of getting espresso powder I would grind up the espresso coffee really really really fine.... I love cooking with ground espresso it's a staple in my home
123345
No, it's a frappuccino machine, not an espresso machine. You can use espresso grounds and blend it without using ice I guess, but that won't make a quality hot latte. It makes really good cold drinks.
472523
You should be able to adjust the burr to give you a fine enough grind for espresso. It probably will require some experimenting to get it just right.