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CASABREWS CM5418 BASIC

Coffee Maker
CASABREWS CM5418 BASIC
CASABREWS CM5418 BASIC
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RankNo. 35 of 56Best Coffee Machines
Ranking Net Score+16+16 from reviews0 from votes
Sources207 positive · 15 negative
Priced at$98.99

Released Mar 2023

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No. 35 of 56 in Best Coffee Machines
+16Ranking net score+16 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore20 sources
Priced at$98.99

Released Mar 2023

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The CASABREWS CM5418 BASIC is a semi-automatic 20-bar espresso machine with 1350W power, PID temperature control, built-in pressure gauge, and milk frother for rich espresso drinks.

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Total +16 pts

Net positive 5

Net negative 2

Sentiment
Format
614
20 sources
Redditdiscussion

Do Different Brands Of Non Pressurized

  • Coffee & Espresso Quality-1 pts

    Every single shot I pull with it tastes sour.

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Every single shot I pull with it tastes sour.
Redditdiscussion

Grind Finer Shot Is Fast And Quite Bitter

  • Coffee & Espresso Quality-1 pts

    I feel like the coffee is still pulling a bit fast, as it's still bitter.

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I feel like the coffee is still pulling a bit fast, as it's still bitter.
YouTube
  • Coffee & Espresso Quality+5 pts

    this coffee actually looks really good.

this coffee actually looks really good.
Redditdiscussion

Why Does My Machine Overheat So Quickly To The

  • Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts

    yet my results remain very inconsistent, mostly due to the machine's heating system.

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yet my results remain very inconsistent, mostly due to the machine's heating system.
Redditdiscussion

Impossible To Eliminate Spraying Video Chart

  • Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts

    I've done probably 50 shots at this point with a variety of beans, grinds, doses, and techniques and have never pulled a clean shot.

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I've done probably 50 shots at this point with a variety of beans, grinds, doses, and techniques and have never pulled a clean shot.
Redditdiscussion

I Just Upgraded To A Bottomless Portafilter But

  • Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts

    I also noticed that the pressure at the start of the pour seemed quite low

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I also noticed that the pressure at the start of the pour seemed quite low
Redditdiscussion

Total Beginner Trying To Understand Output Weight

  • Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts

    during those final seconds or grams, the pressure drops significantly.

  • Drinks, Sizes & Customization-1 pts

    The machine offers custom liquid dispensing volumes for output, but I haven't played with that setting. From what I've read, it's not very reliable

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during those final seconds or grams, the pressure drops significantly. The machine offers custom liquid dispensing volumes for output, but I haven't played with that setting. From what I've read, it's not very reliable
Redditdiscussion

Watery Espresso Shots Help Casabrews Cm5418

  • Drinks, Sizes & Customization-1 pts

    The machine made about 118g of espresso, which is way too much.

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The machine made about 118g of espresso, which is way too much.
YouTube
  • Ease, Setup & Daily Workflow+5 pts

    beginners and it's actually pretty easy

beginners and it's actually pretty easy
YouTube
  • Build Quality & Durability+5 pts

    relatively reliable espresso machine

relatively reliable espresso machine
Redditdiscussion

Brewing On A Budget Can My Machine Be Saved

  • Coffee & Espresso Quality-1 pts

    And it's so sour.

  • Drinks, Sizes & Customization-1 pts

    the machine brewed a huge cup, 139ml!

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And it's so sour. the machine brewed a huge cup, 139ml!
Redditdiscussion

Cm5418 Decent Budget Machine From Casabrews

  • Coffee & Espresso Quality+1 pts

    So far, I'm really impressed with the espresso quality from this machine and grinder combo.

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So far, I'm really impressed with the espresso quality from this machine and grinder combo.
Redditdiscussion

Need Help Dialing In Casabrews Cm5418 Breville

  • Coffee & Espresso Quality-1 pts

    The espresso tastes sour. Not sure what's going on. The espresso lacks a lot of body and hardly has any crema.

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The espresso tastes sour. Not sure what's going on. The espresso lacks a lot of body and hardly has any crema.
Redditdiscussion

Sour W Very Little Crema Casabrews Cm5418df54

  • Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts

    It sounds like the machine might not be generating enough pressure.

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It sounds like the machine might not be generating enough pressure.
Redditdiscussion

Trapped Between Clicks One Notch Chokes The

  • Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts

    the pressure gauge spikes past the espresso range, the pump strains

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the pressure gauge spikes past the espresso range, the pump strains
Redditdiscussion

Genuinely Have No Idea What I'm Doing Wrong

  • Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts

    It just seems like water does not flow evenly throughout the puck no matter what I do.

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It just seems like water does not flow evenly throughout the puck no matter what I do.
YouTube
  • Milk & Steam+5 pts

    produce great milk texture for latte,

produce great milk texture for latte,
YouTube
  • Ease, Setup & Daily Workflow+5 pts

    really easy to refill. But you are going

really easy to refill. But you are going
Redditdiscussion

My Honest Review Of The Casabrews Cm5418 After A

  • Build Quality & Durability-1 pts

    after about a year, it began leaking from the steam wand and losing pressure.

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after about a year, it began leaking from the steam wand and losing pressure.
YouTube
  • Size, Fit & Ergonomics+5 pts

    slim as you can see very small profiles

slim as you can see very small profiles

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Net positive 5

Net negative 2

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