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The best feature of this Capresso 441.05 MT-500 Plus 10-cup Coffeemaker is that it is FAST! It can brew up to 10 cups in under eight minutes and the carafe then keeps the coffee hot for several hours. All-in-all, this is a great machine and we feel very comfortable recommending it. It is a little on the pricey side, but we feel it is actually worth the bit of extra money – that is, of course, a very individual decision.

Another great feature of this Capresso 441.05 MT-500 Plus 10-cup Coffeemaker is that the carafe prevents coffee from turning bitter, as it can when sitting on a warming plate, and doesn’t have to remain with the machine for coffee to stay hot. The machine also offers a setting for brewing three to five cups without diluting the flavor or aroma. The unit’s charcoal water filter removes up to 83 percent of the chlorine in tap water, and its electronic indicator shows when the water filter needs replacing. To reduce calcification, Capresso’s stainless-steel ThermoBlock system prevents water from contacting aluminum inside the machine.

Capresso 441.05 MT-500 Plus 10-cup Coffeemaker Features:

• digital, programmable, 24-hour clock/timer makes it possible to have coffee ready in the morning
• brew-pause function allows for pouring a cup midbrew (I just love this feature!)
• handy side panel with easy-access soft-touch controls,
• illuminated LED display
• drip-free spout
• permanent Gold Tone filter
• automatic shutoff after brewing, so no checking if you’ve turned it off (I know I am guilty of that)
• external water-level indicator (can be a bit hard to see for some people with bad eye-sight)
• concealed cord storage
• measures 9-3/4 by 10 by 13-3/4 inches
• one-year limited warranty against defects

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The Nespresso C100 US AERO essenza automatic single-serve espresso machine is great for macchiatos, cappuccinos, or cafe lattes. Simply press the button for coffee, then for the millk: add milk, and press the button for milk froth in about 50 seconds or hot milk in about 80 seconds. The C100 comes with dosage indicators inside the jug to make it easy to measure for milk froth or hot milk. The design of this machine has been very thought out, and it also comes with a stay-cool handle, drip-free spout, and cordless design (lifts off its power base) to ensure a graceful pour into your cup.

This Nespresso C100-US-AERO Essenza espresso machine only uses capsules, not any other ground espresso, which is both a good and bad thing. But Nespresso provides a range of premium coffee blends, including decaffeinated and an assortment of 12 capsules comes included. Some people may find this the more expensive option at $0.52 per cup compared to $0.30 for ground coffee, but the extra $0.22 per cup to not have to clean, is worth it in my opinion. Anyone with young children (me included!) certainly doesn’t have time to clean!! Also, the coffee tastes so good, you won’t need to stop by the cafe on your way to work to get your caffeine fix, so in a couple of months, this Nespresso C100 should pay for itself.

Anyway, below are the pros vs cons of the Nespresso C100-US-AERO Essenza:

Good points:

• backlit on/off button,
• electronic temperature regulation,
• less clean up due to the capsules
• drip tray, and
• removable 41-ounce water tank.

Bad points:

• Have to use Nespresso’s blends of coffee

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