July 12, 2006

Hamilton Beach 40729 Espresso/Cappuccino Maker with ESE Espresso Pod Holder

Looking for an easy way to get into making espresso at home using Pods? Well, look no further than the Hamilton Beach 40729 Espresso/Cappuccino Maker with ESE Pod Holder that is available for $68. The features on this are serious business, including an 1100 watt 15 bar pump to heat up plenty of water to pull a nice espresso with a good crèma. It’s also got 2-cup water reservoir, not huge, but it will allow you to run through about a dozen espressos before needing to refill. In addition to that, it has an adjustable steam/frothing dial and removable drip tray for easy cleanup. It can also work with ground espresso coffee.

So, it’s available for $68, which qualifies you for free shipping. If you like that classic Starbucks flavor, add some Starbucks Espresso Pods – 24 ct to try out the ESE experience. Also available in decaf - Starbucks Decaf Espresso Pods – 24 ct. Delicious and very easy.

If you are going to do Lates and Cappuccinos, you might want to add a frothing pitcher - Krups Frothing Pitcher

When you get the machine, and start to play, check out how to do some interesting Late Art on your cups too - blow away some dinner guests!