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Sunbeam Cafe Series Espresso Machine plus Capsule EM7100 (manual mode results) review

Sunbeam Cafe Series Espresso Machine plus Capsule EM7100 (manual mode results)

CHOICE Expert Rating

78%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good milk frothing.
  • Very even coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee, rated excellent.
  • Automatic power turn-off.
  • Programmable coffee delivery.
  • Can accommodate large cups very easily.
  • Excellent instructions regarding pre-heating the cups/machine and coffee making.
  • Very good controls.
  • Cord storage.
  • Cup warming plate.
  • Besides ground coffee, it can also use Nespresso, Caffitaly and Lavazza capsules by replacing the capsule holders inside the spare group handle (see separate results).
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Nothing in particular in ground coffee mode; taste test results were poor in capsule mode so we don't recommend the model overall. It is available for purchase in ground coffee mode only (EM7000).

Type

Machine type
Semi-automatic and capsule

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
78%
Taste test score
75%
Ease of use score
78%
Milk frothing score
80%
Coffee temperature consistency score
100%
Measured heat-up time
2 min
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
44 sec

Sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$999.00

Specifications

Capsule type
Multi-capsule
Type of heating system
Twin thermoblock
Water reservoir capacity (L)
3
Stated pump pressure (bar)
15
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
35 x 34 x 38
Weight (kg)
10.1
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, group handle, one and two cup filters (single wall), one and two cup filters (dual wall), group handle for capsule adaptors, Nespresso, Lavazza Mio and Caffitaly capsule holders, coffee tamp, cleaning disc, milk frothing jug and literature.
Website
sunbeam.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Yes (separate nozzle)
Removable drip tray
Yes (with full indicator)
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
Yes (Nespresso)
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Yes (5 settings)
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Steam wand

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