De’Longhi – Espresso Machine with 15 bars of pressure – Black
$11.99
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De’Longhi – Espresso Machine with 15 bars of pressure – Black
$11.99
Jonjon –
It does everything he says it does makes great espressos cappuccinos and more
RussP –
I almost bought a machine that froths the milk automatically but I didn’t like the way it looked. I chose this because it has a sleek design.
I really love making espresso every morning. This machine even came with recipes for different beverages. It was pretty easy to figure out with the directions but I also watched youtube videos.
It’s easy to take apart and hand wash. I bought a stainless steal pitcher to froth the milk.
Breana –
I’ve had this for a couple weeks and love it so much. Even though we’re about to move across the country, it went on sale and the deal was too good. I set it up to make sure it worked then planned to pack it back up. No such luck, it’s too awesome to put away and will be traveling with us in our camper. It’s quicker and easier than expected and I think it’s quite forgiving for a novice.
I use filtered water, steam/froth coconut or oat milk, and use pre-ground inexpensive cafe bustelo which is what is conveniently available. I always make sure to take the portafilter pieces apart and rinse them, the steam wand cover, and wipe off where the coffee grounds touch the machine.
When I get my grinder back from storage I’ll delve into fancier beans to experiment, but I’m endlessly happy with this machine as is. My first attempt was delicious as well as every one since. This was my new toy, but my husband loves it too. We haven’t used anything but this since we got it.
Yaris –
Im not a fan of coffee till I got this machine for my new apartment lol to make coffee for my mother now I make coffee for myself everyday
Marce –
I loved this machine is wonderful. In the capuchino is the best. No more starbucks .
Soukaina2020 –
The item was defective for some how , it was leak problem , from the side , maybe it doesn’t apply to all delongui coffee makers but .. when I return it , Best Buy gave me full refund
Britaney –
I did a lot of research before buy an espresso machine because I was a Barista for many years & know that a good quality espresso is important… I typed in “best rated Espresso Machine” this one was the Second on that list (the first one was $600!!!) then I did a ton of research about this machine, I even watched YouTube videos & all I seen were Excellent reviews so I went ahead & purchased it. For only $200 bucks this machine is amazing. Works FAST & once its heated up you can continuously pull shots Without having to wait for it to reheat up in between which is a big deal since I make myself strong drinks with 4 shots then I make my husband & my 15 year old daughter a drink & dont have to wait to pull the shots…
The only draw back is the shots do not stop pouring on their own so its nice to get a shot glass with OZ on it, 1 shot is 1oz two is 2oz or it typically takes about 30 seconds to pull a shot. But if you have a glass with OZ your golden, I’m sure its due to the fact that there is no waiting time for reheating so its an ok trade for me!
David –
There is something absolutely magical about a quality cup of coffee! For the last few years, I have been fervent in my quest to always obtain that perfect cup. I roast and grind my own beans. I have tried most every single method of coffee preparation. I have done most everything short of traveling the world to source beans directly from coffee plantations! Though my daily coffee is generally brewed as a pour-over, I often enjoy a good americano or latte. Thus, this De’Longhi machine has been a welcome guest on my counter for the past couple of weeks. If you are considering this espresso maker, know that it is not everyone. Here are some thoughts to consider:
Portafilter and Basket
The unit has a self-pressurized system. A normal professional espresso machine has to have a very fine grind and a near perfectly even tamp in order to obtain a decent shot. This machine is different in that it has only one little whole in the bottom of the porta-filter basket. This causes the machine to have adequate pressure for a great shot even with a larger grind and a light tamp. So, you can still have a strong enough espresso even if if your inexpensive grinder does not grind fine enough for a more expensive machine. Or if you are using a bag of pre-ground coffee that it is not necessarily an espresso grind, you can still get a decent shot. It really is pretty amazing and works surprisingly well with good crema.
Boiler
The machine takes less than a minute to heat the water for a double shot. I really expected it take longer for such an inexpensive machine. I can turn the machine on and it will be ready to pull by the time I grind, fill and tamp. It does have a little bit of a hard time maintaining a consistent temperature during multiple pulls. This also shows when you switch the dial for steaming milk. Expect to wait another minute after pulling a shot before you can froth the milk. All of this is adequate however and better than expected actually for an inexpensive unit unit with just one boiler.
Looks
The machine has an understated yet elegant look to it. The medium size fits perfectly on our counter. The stainless steal accents give a quality look and feel. This is not a machine that you will want to hide when not in use.
Negatives
There are a few negatives to the machine. For example, no matter how hard I tweaked my method, the steam wand would not give me a tight enough foam sufficient for latte art. Another negative is that there are important parts that are plastic where steal would be preferred (see photo of the portafilter). Finally, the cup tray is uselessly lukewarm until the machine has been on for over ten minutes. I definitely recommend you preheat your utensils with hot water rather than waiting for the tray to heat.
Conclusion
In the end, I understand why this machine has received some mixed reviews. Yet, many of the features that experienced baristas have found hindering are exactly what makes the machine simple enough for use by most anyone. Personally, I love it because it is so easy to use yet the results are professional-like.
After a couple of weeks and dozens of shots with the De’Longhi, I have concluded that the illusive magical cup of perfect coffee is not only possible with this machine but it comes quite easily. Of course, with any method of preparation, just be sure you
begin with freshly roasted coffee beans and a quality grind.
Note: This product has been put at my disposal for no compensation and in order to share my honest and unbiased opinion. Once I have completed my testing it will be returned to the manufacturer.