Jura-Capresso Ultima 121 Espresso Machine

Jura-Capresso Ultima 121 Espresso Machine

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  • Well, so much for that idea...

    Aug 08 '01
    Pros: Cool features; looks great on your counter
    Cons: Espresso? What espresso?

    Summary: I handle stress in some not-so-great ways. Still, better that I go out and buy a $299 espresso machine that I don't need than go out and run somebody over or something. So I can't complain too much. In this case, however, my money-spending habit didn't...

  • Makes excellent, consistent espresso

    Apr 27 '10
    Pros: Makes a fantastic, consistent cup of espresso. Very easy to clean up.
    Cons: Frother is too stubby. The carosel concept takes some getting used to.

    Summary: My 10-year old Krups manual espresso machine was getting weak in the pump so it was time for a new machine. My plan was, as a satisfied customer, to buy another Krups. My wife however had different ideas, and she had picked up on my excitement that our ...

  • Would not recommend

    Mar 02 '10
    Pros: Seriously?  None.  OK, clean up is fairly simple and the water tray is cool.
    Cons: Taste, foam/froth capabilities, grind having to be just so.

    Summary: I received this as a gift... I had asked for an espresso maker as my old reliable one had the steamer arm finally wear out.  Unfortunately, I didn't recommend a certain one and ended up with this.  All the other reviewers that disliked this ...

  • Tidy espresso and cappuccino without costly pods, has lasted years

    Nov 22 '09
    Pros: Very clean pump brewerExtremely durableStandard frother
    Cons: Frother confusing, runs outpressure latch can slipstill some messiness inside

    Summary: Can't even remember when we bought this.  I think it was 2004.  We love cappuccino except the grounds are terribly messy in the traditional 'bucket'-like espresso makers we had used.  Every time you brew, you have to get the grounds out ...

  • The best espresso machine we've ever owned

    Oct 28 '09
    Pros: easy use; very good quality espresso and latte; low maintenance; excellent customer service
    Cons: can't really make 2 strong lattes in one cycle

    Summary: We've had this machine from 2004-2009 and we've found nothing comparable: it's so practical, requires so little maintenance, makes a very good espresso in very little time, without all the hassle of throwing away the coffee afterwards and cleaning the ...

  • Cheap plastic machine will break and Capesso won't sell any internal parts!

    Dec 23 '08
    Pros: Makes good espresso until it breaks
    Cons: Cheap plastic construction will fail within a year

    Summary: Pros: - Makes good espresso until it breaks Cons: - Cheap plastic construction will fail within a year - Poor design causes this machine to leak water and espresso grounds - Capresso won't sell internal parts and requires that ...

  • Why pay more?

    Feb 14 '08
    Pros: Fast, easy to use and churn out multiple cups, EASY cleanup good frother, Price!
    Cons: Maybe a built in water filter.

    Summary: Hello from the true coffee capital of America(Anchorage,Alaska), I received another machine as a gift and promptly returned it and ordered this one as a replacement. I new nothing about this machine except that it was the same price. I had my eye on a ...

  • "Completely digging it..."

    Jan 07 '03
    Pros: Slick, Fast, easy to master (READ THE MANUAL), GREAT crema, GREAT froth, GREAT espresso/coffee
    Cons: other than a bit "plastic-ee"... NONE, so far

    Summary: This is the coolest thing I've ever bought... er.. you get the idea. The first weekend I had it, I had a dinner party of 8. I rapid fired cappuccino ALL AFTERNOON! It performed flawlessly and consistently. I had cause to call Capresso™ customer...

  • 2000 cups and still going.

    Jul 18 '02
    Pros: Easy to use, good quality espresso if your carefull, reasonable price.
    Cons: None that I can think of considering the cost.

    Summary: No, this is not the finest espresso machine out there but it is better than the negative reviews imply. If you have a good burr grinder, good quality coffee (I now roast my own)and get the grind right and control the extraction, the results can be...

  • Coffee - Taste or Looks

    Jun 12 '02
    Pros: Quick, easy way to make delicious espresso
    Cons: A little bulky, cheap looking

    Summary: There are lots of attractive coffeemakers that one can get for around $300 and some have nice metallic bodies that really look impressive on your countertop. The Capresso Ultima Espresso Machine 121, doesn't appear all that great. It looks and feels...

  • Overall a Great machine

    Mar 07 '02
    Pros: Great espresso FAST, good froth OR steam
    Cons: large machine, a little expensive.

    Summary: I had been researching espresso machines for some time because I wanted to update my Krups gusto steam powered machine. I make a lot of espresso during the day – usually twice for me and once for my wife. More if we have company! So I wanted...

  • The Ultima Rocks!

    Dec 28 '01
    Pros: Great espresso! Easy cleanup.
    Cons: A bit large...

    Summary: Hello.

    Christmas (Eve) finally arrived and I finally got to tear away the wrapping around my new Capresso Ultima. I was so excited I was dreaming about making espresso drinks with it Christmas morning.

    I don't know what all the...

  • This is a great coffee machine for every day use!

    Dec 04 '01
    Pros: ZERO to the best coffee in the world in less than 2 minutes.
    Cons: People who haven't learned how to properly use this machine have rated it poorly.

    Summary: ***** UPDATED ***** I've had the Ultima 121 for almost seven years now ...... and I did have the same experience that Owling describes in her epinion, below. But, my experience occurred after six years of daily use. It ...

  • Too much plastic

    Aug 13 '01
    Pros: simple reloading for quick espresso
    Cons: no automatic shut off

    Summary: I tested this Ultima machine for two days, made approximately 20 espresso cups which were not bad.

    But I have to take it back. The major con - there is no flow control, and if anything distracts you from watching the coffee dripping in the cup...

  • Love Mine Too

    Jun 22 '01
    Pros: Design, crema, ease of use
    Cons: frothing is average

    Summary: I've owned a Krups and a Nespresso and this is by far my favorite. The outstanding design aside, it makes delicious espresso easily. I also like it's versatility with coffee grind. It's not as fussy as other machines about the fineness of the grind....

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