CASABREWS CM5418
The CASABREWS CM5418 is a semi-automatic espresso machine that allows you to make café-style drinks at home while learning the basics of espresso making.
Its 20-bar pump provides the pressure needed for espresso extraction, while the built-in real-time pressure gauge lets you monitor the pressure during each shot. Its pre-infusion also helps you get a more even extraction, which can make it easier to dial in your shots if needed.
With its thermoblock heating system, you won’t have to wait long for the machine to heat up. In about 60 seconds, it’s ready to start brewing.
Its simple interface features four buttons for powering the machine on and off, selecting a single or double shot, and switching between brewing and steaming with the steam wand.
With this machine, you’ll need to dose and tamp the coffee grounds yourself and manually stop the extraction. You’ll also need to heat and froth the milk when making drinks like cappuccinos and lattes. This requires more involvement than an automatic or bean-to-cup machine, but gives you more control over the brewing process.
If you don't want the hassle of preparing your own coffee, this machine is probably not for you.
If you want to learn how to make espresso by getting hands-on with the brewing process and having more control over your coffee, the CM5418 is worth considering.
Features & Specifications
| Automation | Semi-automatic |
|---|---|
| Coffee Format | Ground Coffee |
| Steam Wand | Yes |
| Automatic Milk Frothing System | No |
| Makes Cold Brew Coffee | No |
| Makes Filter Coffee | No |
| Preset Shot Sizes | Single, Double |
| Brews 2 Cups at the Same Time | Yes |
| Heat-up Time | 60 seconds |
| Built-in Grinder | No |
| Pump Pressure | 20 bars |
| Heating System | Thermoblock |
| Pre-infusion | Yes |
| Water Tank Capacity | 1 L |
| Water Temperature Control | Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) |
| Dimensions (Depth x Width x Height) | 312 mm x 139 mm x 305 mm |
| Weight | 3.78 kg |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Colour | Silver |
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