Mr. Coffee

The venerable Mr. Coffee, not to be outdone by all these European upstarts, has added a coffee/espresso combo machine to their line of appliances. Trim and easy to use, but is it worth the money?

First the details. This unit is capable of brewing up to 8 cups of coffee on one ...

Although it looks strangely bulky, with protruding handles that demand extra counter space, this Mr. Coffee Espresso Machine rivals the brew quality of much more expensive models. For perfect espresso and delicate foam for lattes, you'll need a couple of things Mr. Coffee forgot.

The coffee grounds need to be properly ...