Win a Mr. Coffee® Café Barista

Save waistline & wallet making skinny specialty coffees at home – at the touch of a button! Consumers can bring the coffeehouse home with the new Mr. Coffee® Café Barista. Gourmet coffee aficionados will become virtual baristas brewing espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, and other specialty coffeehouse beverages in the comfort of home. An impressive 15-bar pump delivers robust espresso with abundant natural crema, and a no-fuss hands-free frothing system whips up a rich, creamy froth which automatically dispenses into the brewed espresso. Pre-programmed settings measure the right amount of espresso, whether preparing a shot, a cappuccino or a latte. Selectable brew sizes range from a 2-oz espresso shot to a full 8-oz cup. The unique sliding pedestal accommodates a range of mug and cup sizes, while the quick, easy, integrated cleaning cycle makes clean-up hassle-free. (MSRP: $199.99)

Tara's Review:

I confess it took me an hour to prime, fiddle with the pump to get it working properly, and read the instructions...but it was all well worth the trouble. Once you have the hang of the machine, the most complicated thing is cleaning everything once you've brewed your cappuccino.

The pros: It has two different size layouts for whatever kind of mug you wish to fill. You can adjust the froth. It comes with TWENTY recipes for you to try!!! (I immediately made the coconut.)

It has three settings: espresso, cappuccino, latte, and whether you brew a single (8 oz) or a double (12 oz) depends on how many times you press the button. Once for single, twice for double. There are two different filters for this as well.

You like that extra bit of milk on top? Press and hold the cappuccino button for three seconds and you'll get extra milk--even to top off your hot cocoa if you like.

The cons: It's advised that you clean all the pieces in warm, soapy water after use. If you're anything like me, this is the part that will have you grumbling. I'm the kind of person who just swishes the pot out with hot water after brewing. My husband hates this! LOL

However, I--as usual (just don't tell the hubby) rinsed everything in warm water and I'm satisfied it's clean. Even the tube that sucks the milk just comes right off like a straw, allowing you to run faucet water through it.

Anyway, I love this machine and I'm pleased to announce that you will too!!! Try to win your own by using the Rafflecopter below. Special thanks to Mr. Coffee for this fantastic gadget. I don't see how I will live without it now.

Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will last until April 13th.

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  ***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***