It can go toe-to-toe with my much pricier machine.
It was one of the best purchasing decisions Ive ever made.
I’d wake up, and the coffee was ready to pour into a cup.
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It’s what I’d drink beforemaking my espresso.
Maybe even a dupe!
For a fifth of the price, I had to find out more.
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Both come with reusable filters, which are eco-friendly and save me money in the long run.
And practically speaking, it’s one less thing to add to my perpetually ill-prepared grocery list.
The Ambiano also comes in cute blue and white colors.
The Cuisinart leaps ahead with its built-in charcoal water filter that helps remove impurities and produces a fresher-tasting coffee.
This is a very nice touchand a feature that sets it apart from the Ambiano.
For that reason, it may be a deal-breaker for you.
We filter our drinking water, so I’m not concerned about water affecting the brew’s flavor.
However, when it comes to price, ALDI (as always) has it beat.
At just $24.99, it’s a fraction of the cost of the Cuisinart.
And the Ambiano delivers a consistently good cup of joe.
They come and go quicklyand sometimes return.
