- Sales Rank: #46035 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 2 Cup
- Color: Silver
- Brand: Forever
- Model: Miss Combi Duo
Features
- Made In Italy
- Forever Miss Combi Duo Espresso and Cappuccino Maker - 2 Cups
- Safe in any condition of use, easy to wash.
- Ergonomic lid.
- Compatible with both electric and gas stovetops.
Can't decide whether to purchase a Cappuccino or an Espresso maker? No Problem. "Miss Combi Duo" will give you the choice to either prepare two cups of espresso coffee or two cups of cappuccino. This unique stove top espresso/cappuccino maker is able to prepare a creamy espresso or a smooth cappuccino simply by applying a special accessory to the S.A.F.E. patented valve. Combining both traditional and innovative designs and features, Forever manufacture quality Italian-inspired coffee machines, to bring you the best espresso coffee every time. The Forever Miss Combi Duo Espresso and Cappuccino Maker is an exclusive coffee-maker. No other in the market is able, by just a small action, to serve an excellent espresso coffee or a creamy cappuccino. This innovative coffee-maker is successful thanks to its new revolutionary double function. It is easy to use: just apply one of the accessories included in the package to choose the drink you want to prepare. "Miss Combi Duo" is very easy to use and easy to clean. Just one simple step converts this stove top espresso maker into a stove top cappuccino maker. "Miss Combi Duo" is made from food safe aluminum that complies with standard EN 601/602 and guarantees food safety providing a tight seal thanks to the highly resistant silicone gaskets. Inside the coffee-maker the S.A.F.E. valve system, patented internationally, will enable you to choose between espresso coffee or a delicious home-made cappuccino. This versatile stove top espresso/cappuccino maker comes in a high polished shiny version as well as in black. Both versions are equipped with an ergonomic lid featuring a transparent window that allows to control the brewing.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
By Lucia
First, my review is based soley on making cappuccino, as the only espresso I've made are the three pots you are instructed to make and throw away to "season" the pot before using. When I first opened the instruction booklet, I was overwhelmed by the diagrams and instructions. However, the English instructions are very clearly-written, and they are easy to follow if you just take them step-by-step. Once you've gone through the process of seasoning the pot, you will be quite comfortable with the parts and the process, and it will go quickly. There is also a good troubleshooting section.A few things to know before you purchase this pot. The instructions say not to use finely ground espresso. I asked my local café to grind their high-quality espresso beans on the more coarse espresso setting. The result tastes exactly like what we had on a recent trip to Italy.Don't pat the coffee down in the coffee holder, and don't tilt the pot after you screw the top and bottom together. I did this once to make sure it was screwed on straight, and the milk didn't foam because the ground coffee shifted in the coffee reservoir. If you want foam, you must use whole milk. I used 1% the first time, since that was all I had when I received the pot. The result was a nice latte, but no foam. Also, the instructions say not to use vegetable-based milks (soy, almond, rice, etc.).The instructions say not to use an induction cooktop. I have a glass top range, and I set the burner on #7. It takes 4-5 minutes total for cappuccino. The pot produces two smallish cappuccini. If you are drinking alone, and have a larger cup, you could certainly drink the entire amount yourself. In fact, I'm so pleased with this pot and the ability to make cappuccino easily at home (after spending the equivalent of $4 for one cappuccino in Italy), that I'm going to email the company and suggest that they make this pot in a 4-6 cup version.Jan 28, 2013 Update: Since I wrote my original review, I've had mixed results with this pot. About the half the time, I end up with latte instead of cappuccino. I am following the instructions, and making sure the valve is clean after each use. Filling the coffee reservoir to the brim may be the cause this, so I've been trying to use a little less coffee. The English troubleshooting section of the instruction manual is titled, "When the pot is naughty." The title in the Italian section of the manual uses the Italian word for capricious. I would say that capiricious is accurate, since I can't figure out why I sometimes get foam and sometimes I don't. When I get foam, I am very impressed with how easy it is to make real cappuccino at home. When I don't get foam, I still enjoy a delicious latte, but it's somewhat disappointing. I've reduced my rating from 5 to 4 stars as a result.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
By TABco
I bought this in hopes that it would make a decent cup of espresso, and cappuccino. Followed the directions for pre-cleaning it. Even while cleaning, I could see that the process was very nice, using the little pressure valve. Holds the water in the coffee, until the pressure is up, and then WHOOSH! fills the top pot. This little pot brews a wonderful espresso, with nice crema, and a nice frothy cappuccino. WOW! My only wish is that it was bigger. Perhaps a 6 cup model. If you want a good espresso or cappuccino at home, this will give it to you. Easy to use, and quick. No big bulky machine on your counter, and to clean. This thing cleans up fast, too. VERY HAPPY with this purchase.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Yeller
I am not a Espresso expert but do know if my cappuccino tastes good or not. Although I do want to have a machine that gives me strong espresso with good crema and thick bodied milk froth, yet I am not ready to dish out the money on a 15-bar barista machine especially when a lot of these mid-range machines costing $500 or more don't last more than a year or two before requiring expensive repairs. This contraption of a moka pot sort of gives me an inexpensive way to start off on my path to a barista. I have tried out a couple of different coffees and grounds but am not totally satisfied with the results as yet (more to do with my inexperience with making an espresso than with the pot). Sometimes I do get a thin layer of crema in the pot but it disappears soon after pouring it in the cups. I am also not sure about how much ground coffee I need to place in the filter. With the given measure of water (which is hardly enough for 2 small espresso cups)I feel the coffee comes out too strong or bitter if I top up the filter with coffee (wihtout tamping ofcourse). Diluting with more milk or water once the espresso is made doesn't really work with Cappuccinos. I guess I need to play around with different coffee types and grounds to find my sweet spot. Can't blame the utensil much for that since it pretty much does what its supposed to do. It actually makes a great milk froth if I only use water for steam and the filter left empty without the coffee... but that defeats the whole point of making a capuccino with espresso in one go. Anyways I think the pot is better than regular moka pots as it does induce some steam pressure on the filter grinds for better extraction.Update: Improving the rating to 4 stars as I think I am now getting better results with a different grind and coffee. Using starbuks medium roast fine grind filled all the way to the brim of the filer, I am getting better crema and coffee is smoother too. I am frothing the milk seperately now using a small hand held milk frother. That way I can have more milk to reduce the strength (the pot only holds frothed milk enough for one cup) and keep the froth white in the cup as well. Going to try Lavazza Crema e Gusto Ground Coffee now to take it up a notch!!
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