Aroma AEM-646 Espresso Maker

by Aroma

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• ASIN: B000ETNTN2
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,014 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Aroma AEM-646A 15-Bar Pump Espresso Maker 15-Bar constant-pump pressure for the best tasting espresso. Swinging steam nozzle produces a thick froth for cappuccino, lattes, hot chocolate and other frothy drinks. Water tank with clear, easy-to-read water-level indicator. Warming Plate for cups (*Cups not included.) Unique cup-warming plate allows you to warm cups and serve espresso at the necessary hot temperature.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By far the BEST low cost espresso machine!, October 2, 2007

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OPC (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

I have had this machine for the past two years now, and every time I see it, I'm completely amazed at how much machine this is for the price. I've had the entire machine stripped down, and all the makings of an excellent espresso machine are there.

It uses a proper pump, a very nice aluminum/brass boiler, a sturdy grouphead, and best of all, an unpressurized portafilter! The casing is admittedly cheap, and this thing really isn't going to win any beauty competitions, but if you're looking to make espresso and you're not going to spend the $600 on a full tilt machine, then do yourself a a favor and get one of these.

Pros:
- Pump based unit makes proper espresso, unlike the steam units
- Absolutely SUPERB steam wand
- Rugged and reliable (I expected it to last a month, it's now 2 yrs old)
- Always get nice, tight, dry pucks after extraction
- No cheesy "crema enhancing" gimmicks, just good crema full stop
- Unpressurized portafilter

Cons:
- Second rate housing looks and feels very very cheap
- Switches (power and steam) are of questionable quality
- Small water reservoir
- Small waste tray
- Front control is stiff
- It's a little noisy

So, basically what you're getting with this machine is a unit that will easily outperform anything under the $300 mark. It's a gimmick free (very hard to find in this price range) machine that just lets you get on with the business of making good espresso. Take the time to get the grind right, and you'll be rewarded with perfect extraction every time.

Hope this was helpful!!!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Value, July 18, 2008

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Nick2032 "Nick2032" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aroma AEM-646 Espresso Maker

Real pump, real steam, real espresso at a really reasonable price. This machine will produce espresso with good crema without any gimmicks. The steamer works nicely, but the arm is a little short to reach into all kinds of containers. It's bigger than you might imagine from the picture, but it is attractive and feels solid enough for a plastic kitchen appliance. I'm glad I bought it, and even more happy that I saved money compared to a prosumer machine.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Espresso Machine, January 6, 2009

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R. Lee "R Lee" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aroma AEM-646 Espresso Maker

This Machine is easy to use its well built I've had mine a month now nothing bad to say about it. its a great value at $69.00 it shipped from target and I had it in just 4 or 5 days.

R Lee