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Sunbeam Cafe Barista EM5000 review

Sunbeam Cafe Barista EM5000

CHOICE Expert Rating

47%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very even coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee, rated excellent.
  • Programmable coffee delivery.
  • Cup warming plate.
  • Can accommodate large cups very easily.
  • Very good controls.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor taste test score.

Type

Machine type
Semi-automatic

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
47%
Taste test score
30%
Ease of use score
76%
Milk frothing score
60%
Coffee temperature consistency score
100%
Measured heat-up time
1 min 35 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
35 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
78%
Brand satisfaction score
84%
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
F

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$299.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Thermoblock
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.7
Stated pump pressure (bar)
Not stated
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
32 x 23 x 27
Weight (kg)
4.5
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, group handle, milk jug, 2 filter baskets, measuring spoon, tamper and literature.
Website
sunbeam.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
N/A
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
N/A
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
N/A
Milk frothing
Steam wand

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