Hamilton Beach 40729 Espresso/Cappuccino Maker with Pod Holder

Hamilton Beach : Kitchen & Housewares

Main Features

Café quality made easy
Powerful 15 bar pump
No-fuss frother
Easy-fill reservoir
Works with pre-measured pods or ground espresso

Product Description

Caf quality made easy Powerful 15 bar pump No-fuss frother Easy-fill reservoir Works with pre-measured pods or ground espresso Enjoy authentic espresso and cappuccino anytime

Product Details

Title: Hamilton Beach 40729 Espresso/Cappuccino Maker with Pod Holder
Sales Rank: 23995 in Kitchen
Manufacturer: Hamilton Beach, Model: 40729
Variation Description: black
Warranty: 1
Item Dimensions: 11.1 x 10.2 x 13.8 inches, 16 pounds
Package Dimensions: 14 x 11.3 x 10.9 inches, 10.4 pounds

Customer Reviews

Rarely Functional: The machine worked well for a couple of week until it developed problems passing water through the pod, so we called the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer asked us to destroy the machine so they could send us a new one. The new machine didn't work at all. By this time I couldn't return the machine to Amazon for a refund and the manufacturer refused… More reviews

Not bad for the price: I've had this machine for over a year -- or an earlier, identical model -- and am content. It takes some research to learn to make a good cup, and you do need to have small cups and patience for the unit to heat up, but for the price, I've been satisfied.
I agree with complaints that there are not instructions on how… More reviews

Leaky machine: Its hard to find things that can hold up anymore and thats frustrating. This machine worked well for 2 months and now it has a bad leak. So do I buy a new on and take the chance or buy a different machine? Thats the great debate!!!!… More reviews

Remarkable for the money: Picked this up after my Delonghi died. This one is superior in almost every way. The pump is stronger (much) and the steam works quicker. It makes a very smooth espresso. The Delonghi had a special system for getting a crema which worked very well - it's a bit trickier on this machine, you have to work out the correct tamping pressure (and… More reviews

Expected more: Annoying that regular mug cups do not fit. My husband uses 2 espresso cups to fill up 1 mug, and complains often how the coffee is warm, not hot.
The "warmer" on top of the machine warms nothing.
Noisy machine. Our last model was quiet, which is what you want early in the morning.
At times the coffee… More reviews