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Mr. Coffee Espresso and Cappuccino Machine, Programmable Coffee Maker with Automatic Milk Frother and 15-Bar Pump, Stainless Steel
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Brand | Mr. Coffee |
Color | Silver |
Product Dimensions | 8.86"D x 11.22"W x 12.6"H |
Special Feature | Programmable, Milk Frother, Removable Tank |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
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About this item
- Note: 1)Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew..Cord Length (In): 26
- 2)It is important to note that the amount of espresso extracted will vary depending on the grind size and amount and reprogramming may be needed when the size and amount are adjusted.
- Please refer to user guide or user manual or user guide (provided below in PDF) before first use
- Semi-automatic 3-in-1 espresso, cappuccino and latte maker
- 15-bar pump system brews rich-tasting espresso coffee
- Trouble-free, automatic milk frother takes the guesswork out of frothing milk
- One-touch control panel for drink selections
- Easy-fill, removable water and milk reservoirs
- Cord length: 26 Inches; 1040 Watts
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From the manufacturer
Experience the Taste
Since 1970 the Mr. Coffee brand has been doing one thing and one thing only brewing coffee. No one has served cup after delicious cup to more Americans than us. For us, bringing a rich coffee experience into your home is our top priority. Along with coffee makers, we are here to share everything coffee with you.
Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista
Be Your Own Barista
Craft delectable, robust coffeehouse-quality espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes with the Mr. Coffee Café Barista. Featuring an electric 15-bar pump that creates powerful pressure to extract bold, rich flavors during the brew. Anyone can become a cafe expert with the simple-to-use espresso maker. One-touch controls let you choose between single or double shots and automatically froths milk with an adjustable control knob. The milk reservoir is removable to store leftover milk not used during the brew in the refrigerator, so you just fill it and let the Café Barista determine the amount needed. A recipe book is included to easily create impressive coffee drinks or inspire you to invent original recipes all from the comfort of your home.
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One-Touch Control PanelAllows you to choose from a single or a double shot for your espresso, cappuccino, or latte. |
Easy to UseSimply pick a single shot or double shot filter, select your grounds, fill the milk reservoir, and choose your brew. |
Automatically Froths MilkAutomatically froths milk into cappuccino and latte selections. |
Removable Water ReservoirRemovable water reservoir fills and cleans easily at the sink. |
Mr. Coffee Steam Espresso and Cappucino Maker | Mr. Coffee Pump Espresso and Cappucino Maker | Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista Pump Espresso Maker with Milk Frother | |
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Customer Reviews |
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Great for | Perfect starter espresso machine or a gift espresso machine | Coffee House lovers and Coffee Connoisseurs | Latte and Cappuccino lovers and Espresso Aficionados |
Pressure | Creates steam pressure of about 3 bars. | An electric pump creates about 15 or more bars of pressure. | An electric pump creates about 15 bars of pressure. |
Water Tank | Fixed | Removable | Removable |
Milk | Manual Steam | Manual Steam | Automatic Frothing with Removable Milk Tank |
Tools | Glass Carafe, Measuring Scoop/Tamper | Measuring Scoop/Tamper; Filter for Single and Double Espresso | Measuring Scoop/Tamper; Filter for Single and Double Espresso |
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Brand | Mr. Coffee |
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Color | Silver |
Product Dimensions | 8.86"D x 11.22"W x 12.6"H |
Special Feature | Programmable, Milk Frother, Removable Tank |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | Modern |
Specific Uses For Product | Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino |
Recommended Uses For Product | Office, Home |
Exterior Finish | Matte |
Included Components | Café Barista |
Operation Mode | Semi-Automatic |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
Model Name | Cafe Barista |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Item Weight | 10.37 pounds |
Manufacturer | Mr Coffee |
ASIN | B007K9OIMU |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | EM5000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #38,732 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #8 in Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 15, 2012 |
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Brew coffeehouse-style drinks just the way you like them right at home. In one simple touch, Mr. Coffee® Café Barista brews espresso coffee with a 15-bar pump system and automatically froths milk into cappuccino and latte selections. You don't need Barista know-how to create custom coffee drinks like your favorite coffeehouse. Simply pick a single shot or double shot filter, select your grounds, fill the milk reservoir and choose your brew. A recipe book is included to help you create impressive coffee drinks, from Espresso Martinis to Raspberry Cappuccinos to Choco-Nutty Lattes. Mr. Coffee® Café Barista will save you a stop at the coffeehouse on busy weekday mornings - saving you time and money, too!
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Easy to clean | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Blending power | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Easy to use | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 5.0 | — |
Flavor | — | 4.0 | — | 4.4 | 4.3 |
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capacity | 15 liters | 1.4 liters | 48 ounces | 700 milliliters | 12 cups |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
input interface | buttons | touch screen | buttons | buttons | buttons |
wattage | — | 1350 watts | — | 1350 watts | 1260 watts |
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weight | 10.37 pounds | 12.43 pounds | — | 13.04 pounds | 13.63 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and value of the coffee maker. For example, they mention it makes great coffee, is relatively simple to use, saves them a ton of money, and is well worth it. That said, some complain about the noise and disagree on heat, frothing, and froth.
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Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They say it makes an okay cup of espresso or cappucino, it's the best machine for great coffee, and it'll make delicious drinks. Some say it'd be a great entry-level latte maker. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and value of the product.
"...I really love the frother...." Read more
"...And for those of you who are wary... this thing works great! My wife isn't a coffee snob, but this machine is helping her to become one...." Read more
"...The taste was so good, I had to have a second one. I was totally wired for the rest of the day (4 espresso shots in total)...." Read more
"...Result was same as #1 with too fine a grind. I finally threw the common internet wisdom for grams out the window and just did it by logic and feel...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker relatively simple to use and clean. They say it makes great drinks with minimal effort on their part. Customers also say the instructions are clear, the controls are easy enough to use, and the machine is a no-fuss way to make lattes. They mention that it's quite entertaining to watch the espresso cascade.
"...at home before, and the Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista has made it easy and fun. Here are a few quick points I want to make about it:..." Read more
"...I like how it is a no-brainer, easy to clean machine that makes good espresso drinks...." Read more
"...It's easy to set up, and if one uses decent ground espresso (for the record, I use Lavazza) it makes excellent coffee drinks with a minimum of fuss...." Read more
"...I did was read the instructions which were very clear and made set up super easy...." Read more
Customers like the cleanability of the coffee maker. They mention that it is pretty easy to clean, has an automatic cleanup of the wand, and has a cleaning setting for the steaming wAND.
"...Cleaning it is relatively easy...." Read more
"...It's easy to use, mostly automatic, not too much of a pain to clean..." Read more
"...conditioning, the coffee inside the coffee filter gets stuck and hard to clean..." Read more
"...I like how it is a no-brainer, easy to clean machine that makes good espresso drinks...." Read more
Customers like the value of the coffee maker. They say it's well worth the money, making great lattes for pennies. Customers also say it saves them a ton of money and is a relatively inexpensive way to try different drinks at home.
"...For its capabilities, it is on the relatively cheaper side of espresso machines.2) I really love the frother...." Read more
"...models, this bad boy reliably delivers what it promises, and can save you tons of money!..." Read more
"...Since it was fairly inexpensive compared to similar machines, I don't know what to expect in the long run. For now, I will enjoy it." Read more
"...Key point: despite the durability issue, this machine has saved us a ton of money and I'd still highly recommend it..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the frothing of the coffee maker. Some mention that the auto milk frother is a huge bonus, it froths milk and almond milk very well, and delivers great tasting herbal coffee substitute. However, others say that their cup was frothe milkless, the milk frOTHER often rebels and decides to spit milk in all kinds of directions, and the milk just kind of comes out with not too much froTH.
"...Every time I tried to make a Latte or Cappuccino, the milk would spill all over the place due to frother...." Read more
"...It's easy to use, mostly automatic, not too much of a pain to clean..." Read more
"...I hope it can be improved upon is that this machine makes inconsistent amount of milk/froth each time. most of the time, it is on the more side...." Read more
"...Regardless practically automatic for lattes and cappuccino. Also nice can keep milk reservoir in fridge." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat of the coffee maker. Some mention that it heats the water more, the coffee it brews comes out very hot, and the machine doesn't overheat. However, others say that it's not nearly hot enough, the milk wouldn't froth hotter, and that the espresso temperature is on the cooler side than a true espresso is brewed at.
"...It was consistently around 155-163d. This is not nearly hot enough. Online, the consensus is 180-190d...." Read more
"...IT PRODUCES, IT IS AS GOOD AS MY BREVILLE, AND BETTER YET THE WATER FEELS MUCH HOTTER WHICH IS A PLUS...." Read more
"...NOTE: The higher temperature is NOT for drinking comfort (how hot you like it) it is what the espresso NEEDS to properly extract and not be bitter...." Read more
"...(make sure the spout in above your cup or put one under it), technically precise temps (say what?),..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the froth produced by the coffee maker. Some mention that the ffrothing feature is super, while others say that it doesn't frothe as well as the pictures show.
"I really like this espresso machine. Easy to make and the frothing does its thing while brewing your cappuccino or latte...." Read more
"...depth and thickness and it just tasted like a thin soy milk; no froth at all, even when I set it to the max...." Read more
"...Frothing is great, not perfect but great; also, the portafilter is kind of hard to put in the machine, I need to use both hands and a lot of strength..." Read more
"...Milk frother. I have found that sometimes it doesn't "froth" as well as it used to....seems to be a little loose when placed into the machine, so..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the coffee maker. They mention that it makes a little noise when brewing, and that the cartridge after a month makes squeaky noises. Some customers also say that the coffee machine gets cranky if the water runs out.
"...My 2 primary complaints are the noise, it is quite loud when pumping water through the espresso and when steaming the milk...." Read more
"...It is a little loud. Its definitely louder than a coffe pot or a keurig.I only use the latte mode and the foam is not consistent...." Read more
"...Oh... yeah it makes a little noise, but I don't mind it as it is not that serious...." Read more
"...I watched a video before I bought it the sound is alarming if you’ve never heard an espresso machine before but not a deal breaker...." Read more
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1) For its capabilities, it is on the relatively cheaper side of espresso machines.
2) I really love the frother. In addition to capaccinos and espressos, I have been using the frother to add some love to hot chocolate and black teas. It's really awesome. I keep the milk container in the fridge after use.
3) For some reason if you just want frothed milk, it always lets a few drops of water out from the espresso filter. So unless you want a little bit of espresso in your non-coffee drink, you need to take the filter away. (This happens because I tend to make the kids tea or hot chocolate with frothed milk after I make espresso)
4) Cleaning it is relatively easy.
5) The water container holds a lot of water, but there is no indicator that I know of to tell you if it is empty. So you only know because no espresso comes out. It's on the back so you can check, but you have to go to the effort of looking...no big deal.
All in all this is a great machine that I thoroughly enjoy.
The frother bugs me a bit when I make hot chocolate, but if I stir the milk in my cup as it's being poured, it seems to cut down on the frothiness of it.
*UPDATE*
Running strong for over a year now! I should probably clean it sometime... Haven't noticed any decrease in performance yet due to not cleaning.
*ANOTHER UPDATE*
We ordered this on December 5, 2015. Today is September 27, 2017. Why the update? The frother stopped working on latte mode!
I first cracked open the milk dispenser top to see if there was a clog. Turns out, it's super simple in there, and not much to clean. I paged through the manual, and there's a section in there about cleaning. Hey, wouldn't you know, Mr. Coffee says to run vinegar through the thing once every forty-eighty cups to delime it! My wife has been pretty regular in her coffee habit, minus missing a few days, plus making a few cups for guests, so I would estimate we're about 660 cups in so far! Just a little bit over the eighty cups they recommend a cleaning at for those of us with hard water.
Anyway, I (sorta) followed the deliming instructions, ran a half gallon of vinegar through it using both the espresso and cleaning cycles, and the latte setting on the frother works again.
And for those of you who are wary... this thing works great! My wife isn't a coffee snob, but this machine is helping her to become one. She's (mostly) sworn off that overpriced star place's coffee, as she's come to find it's very bitter, unless there's a pound of sugar in it, then it's too sweet. While the Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista doesn't have all sorts of fancy features as you may see in more expensive models, this bad boy reliably delivers what it promises, and can save you tons of money! Just think... We've spent maybe $100 on espresso pre-ground coffee, $300 on cocoa (it's good cocoa) & syrups. Compare that with the, at very least, $4/cup, and we're looking at $540 for 660 cups with the Mr. Coffee, compared to $2,640+ for coffee from that star place. Pretty good deal!
*FINAL UPDATE - RIP MR.COFFEE*
We orderes this on December 5, 2015. It finally stopped making espresso on July 19, 2020. That's 1,689 days of coffee. We didn't make coffee every day, so let's say one cup every three days. Over the years we've ordered 39 1lb bags of fancy imported Italian espresso ground coffee, at about $7/lb, spent maybe $100 on flavorings/cocoa, let's guess $300 on milk/creamer (though probably way less), and add $10 on vinegar for cleanings. That puts us up around $700 for ingredients, plus the cost of the unit (let's say $200, but it's less).
So! If we say an espresso is brewed every three days, that's 563 uses (mostly double shots). If we assume the average bucks coffees are $4, that would be $2,252 spent at the bucks for burned coffee loaded with sugar. Compare that with with the $883 on making coffee at home. Divide that by the 563 cups we made, and that's $1.57 per drink! That's a savings of $2.43 per drink!
So if you're wary about spending so much money on buying this thing, or just can't afford such a large purchase in one go, I would urge you to save up for this purchase. It's easy to use, mostly automatic, not too much of a pain to clean (buy some little pipe cleaners! Makes life easier), and saves you a ton of money compared to buying coffee from a barista. Granted it's not as convenient, but would you rather make your espresso a day in advance so it has a chance to chill in the fridge before you make your 64oz gut buster iced mocha, or would your prefer spending an extra $3 ever work day to spend ten minutes in the drive through?
Made a double espresso cappuccino with froth, it measured at 10 ounces (just as the user manual stated). The taste was so good, I had to have a second one. I was totally wired for the rest of the day (4 espresso shots in total). I like how it is a no-brainer, easy to clean machine that makes good espresso drinks. Since it was fairly inexpensive compared to similar machines, I don't know what to expect in the long run. For now, I will enjoy it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
Made a double espresso cappuccino with froth, it measured at 10 ounces (just as the user manual stated). The taste was so good, I had to have a second one. I was totally wired for the rest of the day (4 espresso shots in total). I like how it is a no-brainer, easy to clean machine that makes good espresso drinks. Since it was fairly inexpensive compared to similar machines, I don't know what to expect in the long run. For now, I will enjoy it.
1. Coffee quality and grind size (please buy whole bean and grind yourself with a quality grinder).
2. Amount of espresso you try to cram into the porta-filler.
3. Temperature of the water coming from the machine.
4. Level-ness and tamp pressure you put on the espresso in the porta-filler.
For #1: Buying a whole bean from a local roaster that is as fresh as possible is ideal. Buying it whole bean is even more important. The quality and taste of the coffee declines quickly as soon as it is ground, even in a bag you re-seal. In a coffee container that is air-tight like the coffee gator, it will last a bit longer, but still. Just buy whole bean and suck it up. Next, the grinder should be a burr type grinder (I bought the mueller conical burr grinder). Finally, dialing in the grind size is important. At first I went with the smallest grind setting on the grinder, but it wasn't ideal. The grounds were too small and didn't allow enough head pressure to get through the machine. Result was poor tasting espresso with no crema. I settled on '3' on the mueller which is on a 1 (finest) to 10 scale.
For #2 AND #4: I battled with this for way too long. Everything online says to put 13-18 grams of coffee into a double porta-filler. The most I could ever get was 15 and that was after tamping the hell out of it so I could cram more and more in. Result was same as #1 with too fine a grind. I finally threw the common internet wisdom for grams out the window and just did it by logic and feel. Numbers wise, it's somewhere around 11g of grinds. Logic-wise it's 'fill to top of porta-fill. tap tap tap on the counter to settle and even it. Fill again from grinder to top. tap tap tap to even. Take your tamper (buy the nice heavy metal one for 15 bucks) and apply force as evenly as possible. Don't do 30lbs of pressure like they say online. With a home machine like this with 15 pressure head, 30lbs of tamp force is way too much and will barely allow the water pressure to come through making terrible coffee. Just do a nice twist/push with a LITTLE bit of weight/pressure. Try to get the puck as even as possible.
For #3: This one was weird. I measured the temp of the water coming directly out of the pump with a hand held thermometer. It was consistently around 155-163d. This is not nearly hot enough. Online, the consensus is 180-190d. I thought the machine was broken, but I read a review or two that said to descale it and it would help. On a new machine? Weird, but IT WORKS. I didn't have vinegar, so I used CLR mixed with water. I ran a full reservoir of that mixed solution, then a full reservoir of just clean water. Result? Water temps were instantly 180-187d. Fixed. We are on a well on top of a mountain so we have hard minerals. I have to do this about every 2 weeks, but it's worth it.
Overall I am happy. Even with the above, the consistency of my pour/shot varies (which I hate!). It's pretty dialed in where I'll only pull a crappy non-crema shot once in ten tries. When that happens, I'm still not 100% clear on if I didn't follow my own advice above closely/carefully enough or if the machine can just be inconsistent sometimes. You can tell instantly how good the shot is going to be. For a double, it should be about 5 seconds of dark coffee coming out, followed by 10 seconds of perfect looking crema, followed by 5 seconds of slightly watered down looking crema. You can kill the watery crema by hitting the espresso button on the machine again. When you are pulling a really crappy shot, you will get dark coffee followed by what looks like really watery coffee. I have no idea why this happens. Will update this if I nail it down. Otherwise, 9/10 times it makes great espresso shots!
The latte portion of this machine works great and just as advertised. Sometimes if you put it on Latte as ooposed to espresso froth it can jip you a little bit on the amount of steamed milk it gives you. If this happens, just run the latte cycle again and stop it manually when you have the amount of froth you want.
Cleaning is pretty easy, but takes some time. You have to keep pushing the clean cycle every time it ends. I wish it would just do it continuously until the water runs out.
I tried a couple of other machines and espresso specific machines. None of them were worth the hassle and this Mr Coffee is so much easier/time saving. The espresso specific machines I tried from DeLonghi took way too much time to make myself a latte in the morning because of the separate frother. Yea, I know 1st world problems but between setting it up, making it, and cleaning it we're talking 10-15 min vs 5. When you have to run to work that time savings makes a difference.
Overall, I'm really happy with it after figuring things out. Will update is something crazy happens.
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To say I didn't have huge expectations is an understatement, but I was surprise. The coffee was hot, the milk nicely frothed (and hot) and it was a quick process that will become even quicker as I get used to it.
Although this is a basic machine, there are options such as an extra shot of coffee and/or milk, frothing milk on its own etc.
It's a great little machine for this first timer, and it's been a lovely experience.
PS: I used Grinders Rich Espresso ground coffee and light lactose free milk and it made a lovely cup.