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The Capresso Z5 marked a turning point in the history of super automatic espresso machines. Why? It was the first machine on the market to feature a fully automatic cappuccino system, allowing you make a cappuccino or latte from start to finish without moving your cup. It offers superior convenience for home brewing, and the Z5’s two boilers let it pack enough punch for an office break room.

The first thing that stood out to me while testing the Z5 was how solid it is. The Z5 has heavy-duty black plastic housing and a brushed stainless steel front panel, unlike some lower quality supers that are flimsily housed in material prone to cracking and chipping. Even the black 32 oz thermal milk container has been triple-lined to keep milk cold for up to 8 hours. The drip tray on the Z5 is made of die-cast zinc, making it durable and easy to clean.

Using the Capresso Z5’s 8 beverage buttons and simple rotary dial, I was able to quickly customize my drink of choice. The red-lit LCD display walked me through setting the water temperature, coffee strength, size, and milk frothing time for my cappuccino. Each of the brewing buttons can also be programmed to make a pre-set drink, so you could wake up in the morning, attach the milk container, and have a customized espresso drink in moments.

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