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MirzaLipi
Awesome taste
What's not to love about the smell of freshly ground coffee beans and hot, frothy milk? De'Longhi has long been known for their line of espresso/cappuccino/coffee machines and we jumped at the chance to get one for our kitchen. I would rate this as an entry level machine as it's not as 'substantial' as other machines - it's mainly plastic and doesn't have auto-settings for cup sizes, etc. Other higher end/higher priced models will shut off the water/espresso at a predetermined amount. The machine is super simple to use. Plug in. Add water. Add espresso to the basket. Turn on. Flip the dial to the coffee setting. Shut off when the amount of espresso fills your cup. To add steamed/frothy milk switch to the steam side, swing out the arm and when the light illuminates place your milk (in a suitable container) into the appendage and let the steam do its magic! Cleaning is quite simple and easy. The steam arm cleans nicely with no fuss. There is a spill tray which is removable for taller cups. The portafilter is easy to clean and seems quite sturdy. Included in the box is a plastic tamper for the espresso grounds, a portafilter with three different inserts (double-shot, single shot, and ESE pod), and a quick start manual. A nice feature is that De'Longhi have designed the water reservoir with a channel to hold the portafilter inserts making it super easy to keep up with! This is a nice unit, does not occupy too much counter space, and makes a darn nice cup of cappuccino or espresso. Ciao!
MandyMarie
6.5 years and going strong making great espresso shots
Well there is nothing I dislike about this machine. Like some have said you need to have a good coffee grinder or espresso coffee with that perfect bring consistency. I personally use 2 brands Cafe Bustello & Latazza they both work wonderfully. Now for this machine, I had a Mr. Coffee it lasted about 3 years of daily use when it quit I purchased this Delonghi espresso machine back in June of 2012 and it has made well over 2200 +++ double shots of great expresso. Not bad for a machine that cost $89.99 six & a half years ago. I purchased a 12oz stainless pitcher and a tamper which made compressing the grounds much easier so overall this has been a great expresso machine, if I’d be getting lattes every day for the last 6.5 years I could have purchased a professional machine for $8,000 plus 💵. When this one quits I’ll buy another because I can get the coffee that works best with it. The pictures speak for this machine why spend 3 of 4 times for a machine when yo can get a great shot for $90. Like anything you need the perfect grind, good tamper pressure so make sure you get them right & you’ll always get a great shot of espresso to enjoy.
JanetEMountcastle
My favorite little luxury.
Not knowing much about coffee or how to make it, only knowing that spending $5 every morning was too expensive a life for me, I read several reviews about espresso machines. Let me tell you people on Amazon have strong opinions about coffee! Espresso machines that some people raved about, others despised with all the loathing of their being. As someone who trusts reviews to give me the real deal, this made getting an espresso machine a very difficult decision. I'm not sure what finally tipped the scale in this particular product's favor (several months have passed), but I bought this one. I freaking love it. It's really easy to use, and to clean. There's nothing I don't like. And I've already saved the amount of money on this espresso that I would have spent on morning coffees from a coffee stand.
DanaNewberry
Best under $100.00 espresso/cappucino maker on the market
One sentence reviews I don't even glance at. And considering there are over 5000, if I want to catch anyone's attention at all, I better put some paragraphs together. I bought this machine in July, 2016. I had never made a cup of espresso or , cappuccino in my life. I researched for over a month before I settled on this machine. Reasons to follow. The key approach was to lower my expectations. When just a middle range consumer machine like a Gaggia Classic or a Breville 870XL costs between $400. to $600. That's why I had to lower my expectations. The first 2 attempts I scored maybe a 5 out 10 points. Then I began to study. How do you make this thing work. This is what I learned. Take what you want and discard the rest. Beans for Cappuccino. LAVAZZA SUPER CREMA HIGH QUALITY 10 OZ METAL FROTHING CUP. BODEM BISTRO BURR GRINDER. SMALL IMMERSIBLE TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER ( I use it every time I"m frothing) Any decent "hand " bean TAMPER. (don't use the one attached) Small 3oz clear cup. (it will easily fit if you remove the drip tray You don't need the metal drip tray) the plastic tray beneath, lifts out. A simple sponge. That's it. NOW I'M READY TO PRACTICE. AND IT TAKES PRACTICE Once a day , every day, And absolutely follow the directions and timing to clean the machine. After buying ALL the accessories . Every single cup for the past 2 & 1/2 years scores between an 8 and 10 on anyone's scale I know this because periodically I demonstrate it for friends. It's an art. Especially the frothing part. (Cappuccino Art) If you practice , . this machine will reward you with as good a cup of coffee as the much more expensive machines. And on a personal note. I don't have room for the Gaggia or the Breville. So I have to carry this machine out of my kitchen. This machine weighs 6 lbs. I carry it with my finger tips. The above machines weigh 20 & 23 lbs respectively This review is a bit long. That's why I say , "take what you want and discard the rest"
AKSheriff
Great espresso with crema! With answers to others negatives
I am Italian, born and raised. Moved to US at 30 yrs old. Moved to an area where there's no Italian-American influence, no chance of going out for an espresso. Only Starbucks... no thanks. Thought I could go by without espresso for 6 years (what was I thinking??? I don't know). Then sudden espresso cravings made me buy this espresso machine. De Longhi is a very common brand in Italy for any type of home appliances. I've had this machine for 6 months now, using it every day. It's awesome. Like the espresso cup you'd get in Italy "al bar". It gives a thick layer of "crema" on top of each cup. Here some answers to other reviewers' cons: * somebody wrote the water was not coming out and returned the machine: you need to bang the water tank real hard in position, otherwise it doesn't connect. It happened to me first time using it... I thought machine was defective too because coffee was not coming out. My husband banged it in there and started working right away. * ground basket is soupy: with espresso machines you have to fill the basket to its fullest, nothing like drip machines. You need to have coffee heaping out like an upside-down cone and then gently press it down with the tamper. Don't press too hard otherwise the water doesn't make it through. * built-it tamper sucks: this puzzles me. A tamper is whatever flat surface you have handy. In Italy people don't use tampers, considered a fancy thing for coffee shops. People just uses the back of a spoon to tamper the coffee down. The spoon that comes with this machine is perfect for that by the way. You just need a flat round surface of same diameter to have a great tamper. The built-in one works great. You only need a minor pressure otherwise you compact coffee too much. * takes long to heat up: maybe older version? Not sure about this. Mine is ready in one minute or less. * no cup warmer: in the manual says the top metal part is the cup warmer. It is warm if you let it warm up. I personally live in warm climate so don't need cup warmer, plus the coffee comes out very hot. True that there's no railing so cups can fall off easily (done that...). * frothing wand placement/length: I can't say much about it because I don't make cappuccino, I just drink straight espresso, black. One thing I'd say is that cappuccino in Italy is not what you know as cappuccino here, size wise. This may explain the wand dimensions. In Italy cappuccino is a single shot of espresso, with some frothed milk on top. When I say some, I mean really a little bit. The total output is less than one cup size for your cappuccino. That is very small. So when you need to heat up your milk, in theory you'd use a very small and short brick. If you'd see one of these you wouldn't believe it probably. * bitter coffee: this is very important. Espresso is supposed to be a very sweet cup of coffee. I never got used to the drip coffee or store bought cup of coffee just because it's too bitter. Not used to it. The difference is in the roast and grind. You cannot use coffee you'd use in the drip machine for the espresso machine. For your first espresso, just buy Illy ground espresso coffee. I recommend the black label. Just try it and that is your standard to compare other coffee to. That is the sweet taste you should get. I also recommend to buy pre-ground coffee, because the grind for espresso requires a serious (expensive) burr grinder, professional level to obtain a fine and homogeneous coffee suitable for these type of machines. To buy ground coffee, a cheaper option (cheaper than Illy) is Lavazza. I recommend "Crema e Gusto". This is the most commonly used brand in Italian families, that's all I drank in my family for instance. The "Crema e Gusto" variety gives a nice espresso. I think I covered all the points I wanted. I will add if realize I forgot something worth mentioning :-) Enjoy your coffee! April 2015 Update: we have been using this machine daily since our purchase in 2011 and it hasn't had a single issue so far.
LauraHarris
8 months and loving my espresso machine!
This is a great espresso machine and it's the biggest bang for your buck. I have been using this machine for 8 months and I have no complaints. If you follow the instructions for use, you will be making your favorite cafe drinks in no time. On average I make 10-12 medium drinks a week. (One for me, One for my wife.) There are some who complain you have to wait 15 minutes for the machine to draw your first shot. It's not a big deal. I usually turn the machine while I'm getting ready in the morning and then make my drinks. I have pulled quality shots at just under 10 minutes. The tamper works great. If you are looking for an affordable espresso machine that makes great cafe inspired drinks I would highly recommend this Delonghi espresso machine. You will not be dissapointed and will save yourself a lot of time and money going to your local coffee house. Enjoy! Ciao!!
MelissaLonguet-Higgins
LOVE MY DE'LONGHI!
This espresso machine is AMAZING for the price! I did a lot of research before buying an espresso machine and it came down to this one or another that was over $800. This is my first espresso machine and my coffee tastes like I bought it from the coffee shop. I've had it for about 3 weeks and use it daily. This machine is super easy to navigate and use. I was able to make the perfect latte on my first try without having any experience in using an espresso machine before. I mostly make lattes but I've been experimenting with making frappes. I love how easy it is to use and clean. The water reservoir holds more than enough water and is easily removable for refilling, or you can just add water to it, using a cup (easier and less time consuming). The manual says to let it heat up for 15 mins before using it but it's usually ready after about 2-3 minutes. I've heard people say the espresso turns out better if you let it warm up longer, but I think it's perfectly fine after only a few minutes. The machine is small but I have no issue with it. My milk frothing pitcher fits perfectly under the steamer, just make sure you don't buy a pitcher that is too large; there's really no need. I don't really use the top for warming my cups but I've touched it before and it does get pretty warm. I really don't know how I was surviving before I got an espresso machine. Tip: If you can't seem to get the espresso to come out when you first try it, make sure the steamer knob is turned completely off. The first day I got my De'Longhi I thought it was broken; I tried everything to get it to work. I eventually tried the steamer to see if it worked and it did. I turned the steamer off and tried the espresso again and voila! it worked!
JamieBiancalana
and it works great. The first time you make espresso with the ...
My wife uses this espresso maker everyday, and it works great. The first time you make espresso with the machine will be a learning process, but it's not rocket surgery. Follow the directions included and you should be fine. Don't believe all the propaganda about tamping to exactly 35lbs of pressure or using a coffee grinder everytime you brew. All of that is nice, but this machine works fine without overly complicating things. Follow the instructions...or watch a youtube video if you don't like reading. Your espresso will, most likely, turn out fine. The best part will be you didn't spend $500 on an espresso machine ... which may make your beverage even more tasty.
MistyReneFreudenberg
With the right technique, practice and the right beans it makes an excellent cappuccino
Update: Re-reading my comment I realized I left out a few items explaining my 5 star rating. This is hands down the best entry level machine if your long-term plan is to develop some barista skills before spending the big bucks on a higher end machine, First to consider is that this makes very good pressurized portafilter espresso drinks. Plus it has a very good frother, ya I know the wand is short but I kept mine to the right of the sink so to froth I just scoot it over to the sink which gives me plenty of room. Delonghi uses a pannarello steam wand so the novice can easily make very good froth. When you want to advance to using a non-pressurized filter it is easy to do. In one minute, and at no cost, you can modify your filter to a non-pressure one. Simple unscrew the plastic nozzle on the underside of the filter basket, pop out the screen assembly, remove the rubber gasket separating the screen from the plastic piece, then put the gasket back on the screen (leaving off the plastic piece) put the screen in the filter basket and voila, you have a non-pressurized filter! But where it shines is that in a few minutes you can turn the portafilter into a bottomless (aka naked) portafilter. This is key as a training tool. For many machines you cannot find a bottomless portafilter, and for the brands that to have them you have to spend an extra $60 to get it. The conversions is a 2 minute job, simply turn the portafilter upside down and remove the 3 screws that hold the bottom of the handle and filter holder, remove the lower handle and you have a bottomless portafilter and can now hone your skills. No other entry level machine can do this. original review: The right beans- medium roast, blenb of arabica and robusta (need robusta to get a excellent crema), best to buy whole beans and grind yourself (use a mill not a blade grinder, oxo makes an excellent mill for $100 on amazon) and use a fine espresso grind, the best bean I have found is 'Lavazza Gran espresso' sold on amazon. This may seem complicated but the right beans are critical no matter what espresso machine you use. The technique- I make double shot cappuccino so I use the included double shot basket/filter. Use 2 ounces for a double shot (one ounce per shot), start with a 2 ounce shot glass but after some experience you can dispense 2 ounces directly in your cup. The froth takes some practice, use a stainless still cup designed for the purpose (assortment of brands sold on amazon), fill to the 4 ounce line, you will also need a thermometer designed for expresso(many sold on amazon). To heat- start by inserting deeply (up to the top of the black plastic tip) until the temperature reaches about 115 to 120 degrees, then start to make the froth by backing off until only the bottom of the tip is in the milk and heat until reaching the required temperature. There are two steps to pouring the heated frothy milk into the coffee- start with spout close to the coffee (basically with the spout resting on the lip of the cup) pour gently the first 2/3rds and then raise up about an inch above the cup and fill with the froth (gently move the cup around to get an even froth). It will take some practice but once you get the hang of it you will end up with the best cup of cappuccino I have found outside of Italy. No reason to spend $700 on a machine as this $70 machine will work just as well. BTW, consumer reports rates this machine a 'Best Buy'
CesarMedina
Makes good espresso
I have now had this espresso maker for a month. I can say it makes the best espresso and is the best steamer of any maker I’ve ever had. Even inexpensive espresso grind coffee tastes good when prepared by this machine. Since I’ve been making lattes at home for 30 years that’s a lot of espresso machines—some cheaper, some more expensive. However, this machine is not for those who don’t want to put up with some annoying drawbacks. For a good espresso maker that saves me from daily visits to Starbucks, I’m willing to put up with a lot. From my perspective, here’s the good and the bad” Good: (1) the espresso is good and has crema, (2) milk steams quickly, (3) water reservoir allows you to make multiple cups of espresso before refilling and (4) machine cleans easily. Not so good: (1) instructions are pitiful, (2) notch at top of dial where you choose coffee or steam is not easy to see—on my first machine, I don’t even think it was there (returned that machine), (3) only a small cup, no higher than 2 inches, will fit in machine and (4) it has to be warmed up before it makes a good cup of espresso—I usually give it 15 minutes, but have made coffee after 5—if you listen, you can hear it kind of gurgle when it’s ready.