- Pumped Espresso / Cappuccino Maker
- 15 Bar Pressure
- Swivel Steam Pipe
- 1 Litre Water reservoir
- 2 in 1 Crema Holder
- Removable Metal Drip Tray
- Measuring Spoon
- 3 Button Operation
- Cup Warmer
Do you love your espresso? Do you know your macchiato from your latte? If you do then this machine is probably not for you. That’s not because of the quality of the coffee – no, that’s pretty darn good. Its the occassional faults that leaves a question mark over this machine. But if you are looking for a reasonably priced entry level machine then this may be the machine for you! First of all let me tell you about…
The Pros
- Produces fabulous tasting coffee – just like the coffee shops!
- Creates a lovely crema
- The pump is particularly quite – yes you can hear it when it starts, but it is no where as noisy as more expensive models
- Very stylish
- Can use Easy Serve Espresso (ESE) pods as well as ground coffee
The Cons
- There have been a few reports of water leaking from the water tank. However De’Longhi themselves say that it is to be expected that there is some water in the tray under the tank. You also have to make sure that if you have removed the tank to fill it (you can fill it left in-situ), you need to make sure you need to replace the tank by connecting the valve at the bottom of the tank with the hole in the base on the machine.
- There have also been concerns about a strong plasticy smell comming from some machines which may taint the taste of the coffee. Again De’Longi do say that before we first use the machine there is a need to wash all the accessories in warm soapy water and rinse. For the best tasting coffee the internal circuits must be flushed through at least five times.
Handy Tip(s)
- Make sure you ‘tamper’ the coffee correctly and then make sure the filter holder handle is pushed well over to the right when you prepare coffee – this will ensure a great ‘crema’ every time.
Just because this is a reasonably priced machine does not mean you can take it for granted. All espresso machines need some time to understand them – so please read the instructions and follow them.
Personally, for the price, I don’t think you can go wrong with this machine. Yes there are some question marks over this machine but you can get round these with a little understanding and patience.
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