- Brand: Costa Rica Coffee Export S.A. (CRCXSA)
- Published on: 2012-10-05
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Features
- Singolo produces professional results at the fraction of the cost of most espresso machines
- Biodegradable, BPA free and Vegan-friendly espresso capsules
- All metal Italian-made boiler and 18+ bars of pressure
- No mess means less time cleaning and maintaining equipment
- Consistently high-quality results without the need for regular calibration
- 100% biodegradable capsules
- Color pristine white
- Designed in Italy
- High quality espresso and Americano style beverages
- Singolo is the most innovative espresso machine on the market
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- Singolo produces professional results at the fraction of the cost of most espresso machines
- Biodegradable, BPA free and Vegan-friendly espresso capsules
- All metal Italian-made boiler and 18+ bars of pressure
- No mess means less time cleaning and maintaining equipment
- Consistently high-quality results without the need for regular calibration
- 100% biodegradable capsules
- Color pristine white
- Designed in Italy
- High quality espresso and Americano style beverages
- Singolo is the most innovative espresso machine on the market
Legal Disclaimer
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Please see our full disclaimer below.
Want a more sensible espresso system? Singolo is it. This machine is espresso reduced to the essentials. And the taste is truly world class. Singolo is the shortest possible route between you and that perfect espresso moment. Italy has always been known for beautiful designs and of course espresso. It is therefore unsurprising that Italy is the birthplace of the Singolo single-serve espresso brewer, a revolution in both design and function. Quality Singolo produces high quality espresso and Americano style beverages. The machine offers professional results quite on par with traditional, more expensive espresso machines. In independent reviews, espresso produced by Singolo machines ranked in the top 1% in balance and taste. Singolo machines are quiet and work effortlessly. The pump produces 18 bars of pressure, the highest rating in its category. Singolo is perfectly calibrated to create a great-tasting, balanced espresso, and will produce consistent results without the need for continuous recalibration.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By beckygardens
If you are looking at the Singolo espresso machine you might have already decided the convenience of the capsule outweighs the price. I have done several internet searches and the average price of a capsule works out to about 124 dollars per pound, according to MSN money. However, I do not ding a star for that because none of the capsule machines claim to be money savers unless they are being compared to coffee shops. So money aside let's talk machine.I have a Nespresso and I love it. I really liked my Delonghi espresso machine, but the ease and convenience of a capsule machine seduced me over to the capsule side.Both the Nespresso machines and the Singolo work with 19 bars of pressure. The nespresso offers several machines at various price points, from the esenza I own to the more expensive machines that have milk tanks. As of now the Singolo is the only machine I have found in the line and comes in white or black.The Singolo is programmed for large and small cups. Various Nespresso machines come programmed, mine is manual.Both machines work in basically the same manner, open lever, put in the capsule, close the lever, push the button. Some nespresso machines can take larger cups so the milk can be added first, mine is not adjustable. Taking the catch tray off the bottom of the Singolo allows a larger coffee cup to be used. Nespresso also makes adjustable tray machines.Nespresso used to be made in Switzerland but now appears to be made in China according to what I can find on with internet research.The Singolo states several times it is designed in Italy, however, according to the box it is made in china.The Nespresso has a wide variety of capsules, the Singolo has four, one is decaf.The Nespresso takes 1 minute 12 seconds to get ready (mine is the least expensive machines, I have seen reviews where higher end machines like the pixie take less time) The Singolo took 1 minute 10 seconds.The Singolo came out at around 170 degrees, the Nespresso at 165.The nespresso took 22 seconds to pull a cup of espresso. The Singolo took 1 minute for one pull, 38 seconds the next.The automatic turn off is not really something I care about as I can stand there for a whole 40 seconds to a minute.The Singolo is large, weighing in at 15 pounds. The top lever barely fits under our cabinet and there isn't enough clearance to get our hand up to pull it down.The Singolo is a counter eater:Front to back measures 15 inches. Width is 6 3/4 inches. From top to bottom with the lever up is 15 inches, closed is 12 inches.There are four capsules at this time:Decaf which is described as Dense and intense,Toscano - strong character that stands up beautifully in milk,Vigore- dense, intense, and very creamy,Verita-a mellow roast with fruit finish.I tried all four varieties. I drink my espresso black, Jim drinks his with sugar. I must say the espresso I was drawing simply wasn't good. Jim said they tasted like cheap beans and I thought everything had a plastic taste. We emptied the tank and put fresh water in to try again, at which point Jim discovered the valve on the bottom of the tank doesn't seal and it drips if there is water in it, but you can fill the tank without taking it off the machine. We tried again. Each time the various shots just didn't taste good. The espresso tasted either sour or bitter and over extracted. With more established machines you have a much larger choice of coffee.I don't know what the price point on amazon is going to be. The machine is for sell already on the net and you can see what they have it listed for.Because of the lack of variety in the cups, the counter space and cabinet clearance issues, the unknowns as in will there be more varieties eventually? And finally the taste of the espresso offered at this time, I cannot recommend the Singolo machine. There are better more established capsule machines already on the market with really good espresso.My machine came with the capsules out of the box, they were still in their foil sealed, but they were put around the machine while the boxes were flat and laying on top. I wasn't sure if I was sent a box each of all four capsules because I'm vine or if a regular buyer would get them like that. I called customer service and had to leave a message. A very nice woman called back within the hour, but she didn't know and said she'd have to check. 5 hours later and I still don't know. The product page doesn't mention getting sample capsules.*edited to add The rep called back and the machine does NOT ship with capsules, that was only so Vine members could review and evaluate the machine.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Avid Reviewer
I have had this machine for a month. I'm not impressed with both its function and with the quality of the espresso it delivers. Here are some important reasons I don't recommend this machine:- Under-Extracted EspressoThe espresso tastes a little sour, which indicates that the coffee is under-extracted.- 1-1/2 Minute warm-up TimeThe machine takes about 90 seconds to warm up. The lengthy warm-up time wouldn't be so bad if the machine responded to the press of the brew button in the intervening time by automatically starting the brew cycle after it's done warming up. It doesn't.- Large FootprintThe machine measures 12 x "6-3/4" x x 10-3/4" (L x W x H).- Limited Flavor ChoicesCapsules are available in only 4 flavors, namely, Vigore, Toscano, Verita, and Decaf (as of this writing).- Hard-To-Find Capsules The only places I was able to find these capsules on are Amazon (product page currently says "Sign up to be notified when this item becomes available"), the Singolo.ca site, eBay, and a few other obscure online stores based in Canada.- Pricey CapsulesThe Singolo.ca site currently sells 60 capsules for 66 (plus shipping).- No Integrated Steam WandConsidering how much kitchen countertop real estate the Singolo Expresso Machine takes up, it should really have come with an integrated steam wand.- Hard-To-Remove Used Capsule ReceptacleThe used capsule receptacle is a tight fit and can be tricky to slide in and out.You will do well to do a search for "capsule espresso machine" on Amazon to explore other capsule-based espresso machines. A few of the very favorably rated ones are: DeLonghi Lattissima Plus Nespresso Capsule System, Nespresso U D50 Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Milk Frother, Nespresso CitiZ D110 Espresso Maker, and CBTL from The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Beverage System.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By Roaster's Daughter
I am a barista and as much as I hate using a super automatic machine one does what one must to get coffee on a daily basis. Living in a dormitory that does not allow open heating elements closed out the possibility of taking my Rancillio Miss Sylvia with me. Last year I had a Nespresso Pixi and that pooped out on me halfway through the year because "they aren't meant for heavy use." I was promised that this one could put out 4 shots a day with no issue.Singolo machines are easy to use but, in comparison to the Pixi, a little complicated to program. The machine is loud but not so loud that it wakes up my roommate whose bed is right next to my desk where I keep my machine. When you first wake up the machine it will dispense a bit of water or, even if there is no capsule in the holding chamber, a bit of coffee (odd). This can get messy if you don't keep it in check or if you don't keep the drip tray attached so that you can dispense straight into a mug. The other annoyance I have is how much water collects in the spent pod disposal. We're talking half a cup of water if you only empty it when it's full. That's a lot if you don't keep your machine right next to a sink.As far as quality of the shots you'll pull goes, if you're purchasing a pod only super automatic you can't have very high expectations. While I really like the Verita or black pods, the crema is really poor and tends to dissipate almost immediately. My suspicion is that the machine can't get hot enough for a fully infused shot. This is a little lame and annoying but it gets the job done.Overall, I can't complain too much considering how poor of an experience I have had with pod espresso machines in the past. You can't compare a machine like this to a Rancillio or Dalla Corte, it's like comparing a smart car to a Ferrari. If what you're looking for is a reasonably priced pod espresso machine with no steam wand that is easy to clean, this is the machine for you.
Singolo Espresso Machine, white, 15.9 Pound
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If you are looking at the Singolo espresso machine you might have already decided the convenience of the capsule outweighs the price. I have done several internet searches and the average price of a capsule works out to about 124 dollars per pound, according to MSN money. However, I do not ding a star for that because none of the capsule machines claim to be money savers unless they are being compared to coffee shops. So money aside let's talk machine.I have a Nespresso and I love it. I really liked my Delonghi espresso machine, but the ease and convenience of a capsule machine seduced me over to the capsule side.Both the Nespresso machines and the Singolo work with 19 bars of pressure. The nespresso offers several machines at various price points, from the esenza I own to the more expensive machines that have milk tanks. As of now the Singolo is the only machine I have found in the line and comes in white or black.The Singolo is programmed for large and small cups. Various Nespresso machines come programmed, mine is manual.Both machines work in basically the same manner, open lever, put in the capsule, close the lever, push the button. Some nespresso machines can take larger cups so the milk can be added first, mine is not adjustable. Taking the catch tray off the bottom of the Singolo allows a larger coffee cup to be used. Nespresso also makes adjustable tray machines.Nespresso used to be made in Switzerland but now appears to be made in China according to what I can find on with internet research.The Singolo states several times it is designed in Italy, however, according to the box it is made in china.The Nespresso has a wide variety of capsules, the Singolo has four, one is decaf.The Nespresso takes 1 minute 12 seconds to get ready (mine is the least expensive machines, I have seen reviews where higher end machines like the pixie take less time) The Singolo took 1 minute 10 seconds.The Singolo came out at around 170 degrees, the Nespresso at 165.The nespresso took 22 seconds to pull a cup of espresso. The Singolo took 1 minute for one pull, 38 seconds the next.The automatic turn off is not really something I care about as I can stand there for a whole 40 seconds to a minute.The Singolo is large, weighing in at 15 pounds. The top lever barely fits under our cabinet and there isn't enough clearance to get our hand up to pull it down.The Singolo is a counter eater:Front to back measures 15 inches. Width is 6 3/4 inches. From top to bottom with the lever up is 15 inches, closed is 12 inches.There are four capsules at this time:Decaf which is described as Dense and intense,Toscano - strong character that stands up beautifully in milk,Vigore- dense, intense, and very creamy,Verita-a mellow roast with fruit finish.I tried all four varieties. I drink my espresso black, Jim drinks his with sugar. I must say the espresso I was drawing simply wasn't good. Jim said they tasted like cheap beans and I thought everything had a plastic taste. We emptied the tank and put fresh water in to try again, at which point Jim discovered the valve on the bottom of the tank doesn't seal and it drips if there is water in it, but you can fill the tank without taking it off the machine. We tried again. Each time the various shots just didn't taste good. The espresso tasted either sour or bitter and over extracted. With more established machines you have a much larger choice of coffee.I don't know what the price point on amazon is going to be. The machine is for sell already on the net and you can see what they have it listed for.Because of the lack of variety in the cups, the counter space and cabinet clearance issues, the unknowns as in will there be more varieties eventually? And finally the taste of the espresso offered at this time, I cannot recommend the Singolo machine. There are better more established capsule machines already on the market with really good espresso.My machine came with the capsules out of the box, they were still in their foil sealed, but they were put around the machine while the boxes were flat and laying on top. I wasn't sure if I was sent a box each of all four capsules because I'm vine or if a regular buyer would get them like that. I called customer service and had to leave a message. A very nice woman called back within the hour, but she didn't know and said she'd have to check. 5 hours later and I still don't know. The product page doesn't mention getting sample capsules.*edited to add The rep called back and the machine does NOT ship with capsules, that was only so Vine members could review and evaluate the machine.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Avid Reviewer
I have had this machine for a month. I'm not impressed with both its function and with the quality of the espresso it delivers. Here are some important reasons I don't recommend this machine:- Under-Extracted EspressoThe espresso tastes a little sour, which indicates that the coffee is under-extracted.- 1-1/2 Minute warm-up TimeThe machine takes about 90 seconds to warm up. The lengthy warm-up time wouldn't be so bad if the machine responded to the press of the brew button in the intervening time by automatically starting the brew cycle after it's done warming up. It doesn't.- Large FootprintThe machine measures 12 x "6-3/4" x x 10-3/4" (L x W x H).- Limited Flavor ChoicesCapsules are available in only 4 flavors, namely, Vigore, Toscano, Verita, and Decaf (as of this writing).- Hard-To-Find Capsules The only places I was able to find these capsules on are Amazon (product page currently says "Sign up to be notified when this item becomes available"), the Singolo.ca site, eBay, and a few other obscure online stores based in Canada.- Pricey CapsulesThe Singolo.ca site currently sells 60 capsules for 66 (plus shipping).- No Integrated Steam WandConsidering how much kitchen countertop real estate the Singolo Expresso Machine takes up, it should really have come with an integrated steam wand.- Hard-To-Remove Used Capsule ReceptacleThe used capsule receptacle is a tight fit and can be tricky to slide in and out.You will do well to do a search for "capsule espresso machine" on Amazon to explore other capsule-based espresso machines. A few of the very favorably rated ones are: DeLonghi Lattissima Plus Nespresso Capsule System, Nespresso U D50 Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Milk Frother, Nespresso CitiZ D110 Espresso Maker, and CBTL from The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Beverage System.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By Roaster's Daughter
I am a barista and as much as I hate using a super automatic machine one does what one must to get coffee on a daily basis. Living in a dormitory that does not allow open heating elements closed out the possibility of taking my Rancillio Miss Sylvia with me. Last year I had a Nespresso Pixi and that pooped out on me halfway through the year because "they aren't meant for heavy use." I was promised that this one could put out 4 shots a day with no issue.Singolo machines are easy to use but, in comparison to the Pixi, a little complicated to program. The machine is loud but not so loud that it wakes up my roommate whose bed is right next to my desk where I keep my machine. When you first wake up the machine it will dispense a bit of water or, even if there is no capsule in the holding chamber, a bit of coffee (odd). This can get messy if you don't keep it in check or if you don't keep the drip tray attached so that you can dispense straight into a mug. The other annoyance I have is how much water collects in the spent pod disposal. We're talking half a cup of water if you only empty it when it's full. That's a lot if you don't keep your machine right next to a sink.As far as quality of the shots you'll pull goes, if you're purchasing a pod only super automatic you can't have very high expectations. While I really like the Verita or black pods, the crema is really poor and tends to dissipate almost immediately. My suspicion is that the machine can't get hot enough for a fully infused shot. This is a little lame and annoying but it gets the job done.Overall, I can't complain too much considering how poor of an experience I have had with pod espresso machines in the past. You can't compare a machine like this to a Rancillio or Dalla Corte, it's like comparing a smart car to a Ferrari. If what you're looking for is a reasonably priced pod espresso machine with no steam wand that is easy to clean, this is the machine for you.
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- Singolo produces professional results at the fraction of the cost of most espresso machines
- Biodegradable, BPA free and Vegan-friendly espresso capsules
- All metal Italian-made boiler and 18+ bars of pressure
- No mess means less time cleaning and maintaining equipment
- Consistently high-quality results without the need for regular calibration
- 100% biodegradable capsules
- Color pristine white
- Designed in Italy
- High quality espresso and Americano style beverages
- Singolo is the most innovative espresso machine on the market
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Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Please see our full disclaimer below.
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