Wife makes a cup a day for the last six months. No issues so far. She runs the cleaning cycle every time she uses the frother. We have not run any cleaning solutions through the water, and we have not noticed any decrease in performance.
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?
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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.
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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. |
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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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Powerful, Practical, Cost Effective, and Perfect!
I bought this just after giving birth to my daughter so that I would have a proper cup of coffee to greet me with those early mornings to keep me sane. I use a hazelnut infused dark roast that is locally made, nothing fancy, but this coffee machine has a strong enough pump that I can set my burr grinder to almost the finest grind, gently tamp it down, and have a perfect shot of espresso with 1cm of crema (see picture of double latte) and the perfect blend of flavor with only the slightest hint of bitterness. I know enough about espresso making to care about the flavor and process, and this machine is a perfect mix for semi-knowledgable coffee lovers who still don't want the whole nine yards. The machine itself is fast, efficient, easily cleaned, and for the price is able to do everything a formal Barista machine can. I'm actually having so much fun making delicious coffee I have to limit myself to two lattes a day!Do note; because of the nature of this machine, you cannot just grind the beans, press the espresso button, and expect a half decent cup. This is best for someone who knows how to balance their coffee type with the grind (a burr grinder is a must for consistency!) to get the right amount of flavor without it being too bitter. If you just plug and play, the resulting coffee will be way too bitter with no flavor.Edit: Still love this machine months later, still have to apply my two lattes a day limit because of the fun I'm having and the delicious results, and I've found the milk pump is strong enough to handle 50/50 cut of milk/oatmilk with no issue (75/25 if chocolate oatmilk)!
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