Casabrews CM5418 Espresso Machine Review 2025
But in terms of brewing a decent or double espresso shot and in steaming, this machine performs really well. In this review, I covered every feature that the machine includes. If you are looking for a low-budget machine that performs well then this review is for you.
Overview of Casabrews CM5418
The Cassabrews CM5418 espresso machine is one of the most famous and user-friendly machines. It has become famous because of its simple yet beautiful design. Also, it takes less space in your place.
This machine has a simple operating system. Besides, it is budget-friendly. You may not get all the benefactors’ options in this machine. But according to its budget, it can serve you coffee daily without being problematic.
What type of coffee machine is Casabrews CM5418?
It is a 2-in-1 espresso maker, and it’s a semi-automatic machine. It has a steam wand to froth milk. And the metal used in this machine is stainless steel.
There is a water tank and a drip tray, which are removable. A heat controller is also included; it helps to cool off the machine before it becomes too heated.
Main Highlights
- Small Size: It is not big like other machines. It is small in size. So, to settle this in a place you don’t need any spacious place.
- Budget Friendly: You will find it online and at the supermarket at a low cost.
- 20-bar Italian pump
- Simplicity: It is very easy to operate.
- Steam wand: Able to create foam in a reasonable quantity.
- 34-ounce water tank
Design, Build, and Quality
This machine has a really excellent structure. The sleek look and the temperature gauge give a kind of retro vibe.
Material:
It is made with stainless steel. But some features are not made of this metal. The water pump and the flowmeter are made of some plastic.
Size:
It is not that big and lightweight. You can carry it easily. It is about 3.9 kg and 12.0 x 5.9 x 12.3 in 30.5 x 15.0 x 31.2 cm.
Color:
This machine is available in different colors other than silver. I have to agree they selected quite cute and gorgeous colors for this machine.
You will find this machine in
- Sapphire blue
- Beige
- Baby blue
- Black.
Durability:
Though the Casebrews give a 1 year guarantee because of its features and quality it can run more than 1 year.
Key Features and Specifications
Everything has its own features. This one has, too. It comes with some incredible features, which are quite unexpected for a low-budget machine. There are
Portafilter:
This feature was unexpected, but anyway, this machine included this feature. And it is made of metal. And the size of this machine Portafilter is 51 mm.
Cup Warmer:
This machine included this one also. This espresso machine has a heated metal plate on top of the machine. It can preheat two cups in one try.
Removable Drip Tray:
This tray was also really impressive. At the bottom, this tray is removable. It has a red floatation device that pops up when the tray is full. Then you can easily remove the tray and clean it.
Operating Style:
It is very easy to conduct. This machine has 4 buttons. One button is used to start the machine, and another is used to turn it off.
It also has one-cup and two-cup options, and there is also a button for this. You can make your desired shots by using those button options.
If you want to steam the milk, then you have another facility here, which is a steam activation button. By pressing it, you will activate this feature.
On this interface, on the right side, there is a knob to steam and make hot water.
Buttons To Get Shots:
You have to hold the buttons for a few seconds, and when you get your espresso, press the button again and release it.
A one-shot holds about 30-70 ml of espresso, and a double shot holds about 80-120 mo. It can be adjusted as you wish by using buttons.
Steam Wand:
The steam wand is made out of stainless steel. It rotates 360 degrees on a ball joint, which helps to create frothy milk. It has no problem; it just works like any other steam wand.
You may compare it with other machines’ steam wands, but remember its budget. In this budget, it works really well.
Tamper:
A tamper is also included and isn’t made of any metal. It is made of plastic.
Unique Features of Casabrews CM5418
In this budget Casabrews has added these following features which was quite unexpected in this low-budget machine.
Pressure Gauge:
It helps to measure the pressure of the espresso. It will show you the pressure when it is getting ready. Maybe not specifically, but it will show the “espresso zone” while making the espresso.
This thing adds a retro look to this machine. It also adds a professional look to this machine.
Temperature Control:
PID temperature control is also included in this machine. You can easily find this feature in any coffee machine. It basically prevents the machine from overheating.
To get a good espresso shot, you have to maintain the temperature. So, if the machine consumes more heat than it needs, the taste of the espresso will be affected.
This PID temperature control continuously monitors the temperature of this machine. Once it gets heat above a certain temperature, it will stop the machine to let it cool down. And after it cools off, the machine restarts.
Pros
✅ Space saver
✅ Low budget
✅ Attractive design with different colors
✅ Conduction is pretty simple
✅ Steam wand with good quality
Cons
❌ Make sounds and vibrate during extraction like other machines but some may find it irritating.
❌ Steam pressure is relatively low.
❌ As it is made of stainless steel, fingerprints will be easily noticeable on the machine interface.
❌ No pitcher is included
My Feedback of Casabrews CM5418
Usage Of This Machine:
So, first of all, the structure, its features, and overall color make this machine stand out in my kitchen. To make espresso, I filled the water tank first then I grounded my coffee powder. I put this into a portafilter, which came with the machine.
After dealing with this step, the machine started extracting espresso. I took 2 shots of espresso using those buttons. The espresso was quite good. Extraction quality is really good, it leaves a hard puck of coffee grounds.
It was rich with crema. Then, I wanted to try mocha, so I used the other shot to make it. This machine has an overheating protection system, so it takes some time to make espresso and steamed milk at once.
That’s why I took 2 shots at once. Then I started steaming the milk, and it was really impressive. It did create some awesome frothy milk for my mocha drink.
The steam wand creates quite low pressure, so it took some time to create froth. Otherwise
It worked well, and the rubber grip was placed well. It is used to protect the hands while steaming the milk.
But later, I tried to taste the overheating protection system. So, I tried to pull one shot of espresso and steam the milk at a single time. Instantly, this overheating protection system started, and I couldn’t operate the steam wand for a while. Then, after some time, it was okay, and I steamed the milk finely.
Things Casabrews Can Work On:
Honestly, while using this portafilter it was a little bit problematic. Actually, the basket wasn’t fitting into the portafilter. I had to struggle for this one.
Plus, the tamper was also not that great. I couldn’t use my force to tamp the powder, and I wasn’t satisfied. So I would recommend using another metal tamper instead of this one.
Some Tips:
When I used fine ground coffee powder, it created some problems during extraction. But it didn’t happen when I used a little bit bigger grounded coffee powder. So, try to use coarse coffee powder for this machine, or pre-ground coffee powder will also work.
Cleaning process
Cleaning processes are similar to other espresso machines but also simple. You have to wipe and clean the steam wand. To clean the steam wand, it needs to be purged. If it also doesn’t work, then you have to go for a manual way to clean it.
Other works like cleaning the basket and drip tray are also very simple. But the descaling process needs to be done after every 500 cycles. And this process will take some time like half an hour. You can watch this video to find out more about how to clean the Casabrews CM5418 espresso machine.
FAQs
Why is the water not flowing out after pressing the button?
If this option is not working well try to follow the user guide regarding this. It can also happen if you don’t place the water tank in the right place. So, you can try to reorganize the water tank.
Why is my espresso not hot enough?
It can happen if you do not preheat the portafilter or brew the head and mug. Before pulling out espresso shots, remember to preheat those things.
What type of mugs can I use while steaming milk?
You can use a mason jar for this one,, which is pretty common. But if you are interested in a good quality to spend money on, then try to buy a stainless steel pitcher or mug. It will be the best option.
Conclusion
Ok, it’s time for the final verdict. I used it, it does your job. I tried this machine using a good quality portafilter and tamper, and the result was very distinctive.
This time, the espresso was full of crema, and the taste was really different from the other one. The steam wand is also quite good. But it does require some techniques to create good froth. So, some may not be satisfied with the work. But it did a really good job for me even though it was cheaper.
So, my say will be that if you want a coffee machine that works and wants to have it at a low cost, then this machine is just perfect.
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