Ninja® Specialty Coffee Maker CM400

This machine seemed really intimidating at first, especially while unboxing. Note that you want to be careful when taking everything out of the box because there are some individually wrapped pieces. I almost threw away the frother by mistake. This machine is really fun to use and the manual is super helpful, but it may take a moment for you to find your groove/preferences for that perfect cup of coffee or specialty drink. As an initial side note — this machine is large, so it will take up a good chunk of your counter, especially when the frother is pulled out from the side (it folds in, so it's not always sticking out from the machine). Firstly, as coffee machines go, the main functionality is standard. You put water in the receptacle, which you can either fill to the max line or fill to the dash mark that aligns with how much coffee you're going to make (e.g. cup, half a pot, etc.). You use a #4 cone coffee filter (which there a few included, but you can purchase at most stores), and use the included scoop to determine your desired amount of coffee grounds. The Ninja manual offers a suggested scoop amount based on serving size; however, I don't like strong coffee, so I figured mine out based on my own taste preferences and type of coffee used. The machine does have a warming feature, so you can keep the carafe warm for up to 4 hours. In terms of the specialty elements, you have hot or iced options. If you want to make an iced coffee, you fill the cup completely with ice, and then brew the coffee directly into the cup (which there is a pull-down cup stand for individual brew options). For a hot latte or cappuccino, you'll enlist the frother. The instructions say to froth milk for 30-45 seconds, but I actually had to do it for a minute and a half to two minutes to get a good foam. Don't try to steep the milk while frothing, just let the frother rest under the surface of the milk. For me, what worked best, was to froth the milk directly in the coffee cup (about a third to halfway full) and then pour the coffee over the milk and add any additional cream, sugar, or flavoring. This is a high-speed machine, but it's very quiet after the initial startup of the coffee brew; the frothing feature is also quiet. I like that there's so many fold-out options. It's an all-in-one machine, but you can tell Ninja did its best to make it user-friendly and to make it as streamline as possible.

The Ninja Coffeemaker you can make a Full Carafe, Half Carafe, cup extra large cup, travel, extra large multi serve. The Ninja has 6 brew sizes Cup, Travel, Carafe,Full or Half Carafe,extra large cup, extra large multi serve. Has 4 brew styles Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Specialty. It makes Lattes, Cappuccinos, Coffeehouse- Style drinks. Fold away Frother for hot or cold Milk. The Ninja turns the hot or cold Milk into a Silky Froth. No pods required with this machine. You can customize your brew. When using the Ninja you have less plastic waste. The Ninja has a swivel brew basket. The Ninja is easy to clean and fill. Removable reservoir with auto metering. The metering is easy to use and measurements. The Ninja has precision brewing coffee settings to enable a variety of coffee styles with a push of a button. Has a Ninja Smart Scoop for accurate measuring of coffee for every cup from the first to the last. Also has a warming plate that you can adjust up to 4 hours to keep it at the perfect temperature. Glass carafe circulates coffee so you get a fresh cup each time. Has a fold away single cup brewing platform. Keeps your coffee at a consistent temperature. Makes delicious frothy Cappuccino and other coffeehouse drinks. Has instruction manual how to set up. Also has a few recipes for Cappuccinos,Lattes. Heavy duty and good quality. Simple and easy to make your favorite coffee or drink right in the comfort of your home. It is modern in style with black and silver design. It would fit in any color or any style or kitchen decor. I reccomend this coffee maker if you love coffee. The measurements are 357 by 287 by 4443 millimeters. The weight of this machine is 5.95 pounds and the model number is Cm400 32