Casabrews Espresso Machine with LCD Screen

Had our last expresso machine 14 years so we upgraded. In my opinion the Ultra is perfect except for one weakness. There is a learning curve to the steam wand. Don't get me wrong, it works like it should but I like my last machine steam function better. Still, I do not regret the purchase and would do it again.

I’m very happy with this machine, and the delivery and support has been excellent. It’s a huge step up from my last two machines, so much so, that I’m finding myself going further down the coffee rabbit hole. It is simple to use, holds a huge amount of water, and is surprisingly solid at this price point. Yes, there are many more expensive machines to be had, but this fits the budget and has really allowed me to up my standards. Steamer works well, machine is easy to clean and to reconfigure for water temp, amount, etc, and I am set for many years.

I bought this a few months ago and it has been perfect until just recently. Pulled great shots and pretty quick milk steaming. Recently when pulling my normal shot I heard a crack about 10 seconds in (normal 18g dose) and water started leaking out between the portafilter and the seal in the group head. I can't see where the actual damage is, and there are no replacement parts for this type of issue on the website. Was also using the casabrew bottomless portafilter. Not sure if this is just my machine or a known issue.

Cafe quality at home. Compact yet powerful, highly recommend for new home baristas.

Takes about a week to dial everything in, recommend getting the bottomless portafilter. 18g coffee of choice on the finest grind setting atleast for my grinder. then manually set the brew time and stop it at 36g out it'll drip about an additional 10g after that. And then 5oz of milk/creamer of choice steamed. The default settings on the machine will not give you a good cup of espresso because it comes out at about a 5:1 ratio, I find a 2.5-3:1 ratio is best.

Perfect golden crema on top........

Got this Ultra for my husband and he’s obsessed. Dude feels like a barista now

Granddaughter says it looks nice in the kitchen

Clean look,Very practical, of high quality. I really like it.

Not some cheap plasticky junk......

Love this machine! As soon as I start brewing, my kitchen smells like a café. The coffee tastes really rich and fresh. It’s easy to clean too. Totally worth it if you love coffee at home.

I've been using the ULTRA for a few weeks now and I’m really impressed. The espresso comes out smooth and with nice crema every time. The temperature select function is really helpful when using different baked levels beans.

I love this machine! I was a barista for 7 years and finally got my own machine.. I was going back and forth between this one and the Breville and decided to give this one a try… amazing purchase! It took some tweaking to get the best shot but with some background knowledge and TikTok video help I’m obsessed. Saves so much money :)

I've been using the ULTRA for a few weeks now and overall I'm pretty happy with it. The coffee tastes great and it heats up quickly, which is a big plus for my busy mornings. The build feels solid too. That said, I wish the instructions were a little clearer. But once I got the hang of it, it's been working well. Definitely worth it if you're looking for a reliable espresso maker without spending a fortune.

Honestly, I don’t write reviews often, but this machine deserves it. I was tired of wasting money at coffee shops, got the ULTRA, plugged it in, and boom, good espresso. No crazy setup, no fuss. I’m not a barista and don’t want to be one. Just want decent coffee fast, and this does the job.

Really impressed with how smooth the espresso tastes.

Bought this as an entry level machine as a beginner. It is such an amazing budget friendly machine. I actually use it for my mobile coffee cart business until I can upgrade to professional grade so this has been so good to me! I once pulled 60 double shots in an hour for an event. I clean and descale when it tells me and have had no issues. I even bought a second one i love it that much. I’ve used some brevilles from friends and honestly for a quarter of the price, this in my option is so much better. Wish they made one in black!

I love it. One of my favorite features is that I can adjust the brewing temperature it really makes a difference in how the espresso tastes. Super happy with this purchase!

Makes a great cup of coffee Well made Outstanding value

I am really enjoying this espresso machine. Although there is a bit of a learning curve with regards to ideal beans to grind for the water that you use, getting the best grind size to achieve an ideal extraction, achieving your ratio verses time and getting the best from the steam wand, the end results are really very good. The flushing, cleaning process and descaling is much better on this machine than others that I have had, I think that it does a much better job of preserving the machines life span. Having some really useful PID controls, like changing the brewing temperature for different bean types and controlling the water volume that is delivered, is a really useful asset and really helps to get the best from both the machine and the coffee beans that you use. The steam wand is really good, after some practice, I can produce the ideal steamed milk for Flat White, Latte (both with art) and Cappuccino. As I am Lactose intollerant, I have to use Lactose Free Milk or Oat Milk, this wand works perfectly on either. I have had my Ultra now for a few months, albeit that I am still experimenting with different beans, bean types, grind sizes and assessories to improve results, this machine does produce some really lovely coffee. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to enjoy good coffee or learn about the process of brewing good espresso.