- Espresso machine with stainless-steel boiler makes 1 or 2 shots
- Special sempre crema filter holder produces authentic crema
- Adjustable steam emission with swivel jet frother
- 35-ounce, removable water tank for easy filling
- Measures 11-1/2 by 8-1/2 by 7-1/4 inches; 1-year warranty
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Savor a burst of true Italian flavor at home with this DeLonghi espresso and cappuccino maker. With a durable stainless-steel boiler, two thermostats (for water and steam), 35-ounce water reservoir (which removes for easy filling and cleaning), and two nozzles, this self-priming pump machine brews up single or double shots of espresso in just minutes. As for taste, the machine’s ‘sempre crema’ filter holder produces a perfect, caramel-colored crema, the essence of great espresso. Before brewing, a built-in tamper levels and presses the grounds before use; some practice is usually required to tamp at just the right pressure. After brewing, a lever on the filter holder flips up to hold the metal basket in place in order to knock out the used grounds. Three switches make the entire brewing process intuitive: on/off, espresso/water delivery, and steam: the machine preheats cups and filter holder with hot water and also froths milk for cappuccino using a swivel steamer and adjustable steam control knob. An "OK" light illuminates when the machine is fully heated and ready to go. A drip tray under the nozzles holds two espresso shot glasses or cups (not included), and removes for dishwasher cleaning. The machine measures 11-1/2 by 8-1/2 by 7-1/4 inches, and is covered by a one-year warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri
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Delonghi Espresso/Cappuccino Maker with patented "sempre crema" filter holder. Used with ground espresso, this unique filter mixes air into the brewing process to produce a perfect crema. Distinguished by its caramel color, the crema is the seesnce of authentic espresso.
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203 of 214 people found the following review helpful
I owned the maker for a while. It's far better than many of the Krups and other models typically for sale at department stores. If you want an espresso, you'll need a pump machine. Many cheap machines will say "steam driven" or otherwise have "steam" in the title: what this means is that they lack a pump and merely use steam pressure to get now overly superheated water to flow through the fine espresso grinds. (By the way, "espresso" is, for all intents and purposes, a grind, not a roast. It is a very fine powdery grind, just shy of Turkish grind.) This results in charred burnt espresso, with little or no crema.
This DeLonghi, by contrast, does a fine little job of pumping. In addition, it uses a small stainless steel boiler -- not a superheated "thermoblock" [which means the water is run over a heating coil, not heated within a boiler].
That said, the only way to get an espresso, meaning a coffee drink in which properly heated water is compressed through a powdery grind of freshly roasted beans, and thus producing a chemical reaction which releases a frothy caramel colored liquid (called "crema"), is by using a very good grinder to produce a very fine, even grind. This machine, when coupled with a Gaggia MDF or Rancilio Rocky, or at the most economical, an Innova Lux or Solis Maestro Plus, and beans roasted within two weeks prior, can produce good espresso.
As to cappuccino, the machine does a fine job for the price in steaming milk. In order to do this, though, you must "temperature surf" the thermostat. What this means is that you steam while the boiler is heating. It's simple: start steaming your milk and you'll find that the steam power will run out in about 15 seconds. At that time the light for the boiler will come on, indicating the boiler is engaged. Instead of closing the steam valve and waiting for the light to go off, just close the steam valve for a few seconds, and then open it again, as you continue steaming the milk with the light still on (and hence the boiler still heating). This will give adequate steaming power.
I don't believe you can really get a better espresso or cappuccino maker for under $150. If you want to go for a huge step up, consider buying a Gaggia Carreza. It's worth the extra money.
This DeLonghi, by contrast, does a fine little job of pumping. In addition, it uses a small stainless steel boiler -- not a superheated "thermoblock" [which means the water is run over a heating coil, not heated within a boiler].
That said, the only way to get an espresso, meaning a coffee drink in which properly heated water is compressed through a powdery grind of freshly roasted beans, and thus producing a chemical reaction which releases a frothy caramel colored liquid (called "crema"), is by using a very good grinder to produce a very fine, even grind. This machine, when coupled with a Gaggia MDF or Rancilio Rocky, or at the most economical, an Innova Lux or Solis Maestro Plus, and beans roasted within two weeks prior, can produce good espresso.
As to cappuccino, the machine does a fine job for the price in steaming milk. In order to do this, though, you must "temperature surf" the thermostat. What this means is that you steam while the boiler is heating. It's simple: start steaming your milk and you'll find that the steam power will run out in about 15 seconds. At that time the light for the boiler will come on, indicating the boiler is engaged. Instead of closing the steam valve and waiting for the light to go off, just close the steam valve for a few seconds, and then open it again, as you continue steaming the milk with the light still on (and hence the boiler still heating). This will give adequate steaming power.
I don't believe you can really get a better espresso or cappuccino maker for under $150. If you want to go for a huge step up, consider buying a Gaggia Carreza. It's worth the extra money.
70 of 70 people found the following review helpful
When i read the opinions of the "experts" about the needed of heat exchanger espresso machines to obtain good espresso at home and see the price of this machines in the range of $600 to $1000, i think it hurts to spend this quantity of money in a machine for your home, then i asked to an Italian friend who owns a caffé near to my house about:
What machine do they use in Italy at home to make a real espresso? and the answer was "Delonghi".
I ordered one in amazon.com and coupled with a cheap La Pavoni burr grinder and the bodum canteen double wall espresso glasses plus recently roasted espresso coffee beans and without so much dollars invested i enjoy of the best espresso at my home, better than the espressos i drink in any caffé of my country El Salvador, even better than the Espressos that my Italian friend makes in his Caffé with a professional Nuova Simonelli machine, you can obtain excellent espresso with tons of crema and better taste than any commercial caffé, my espresso is not bitter and with tons of crema.
I am an Espresso purist, i make double ristrettos and drink it without sugar and this machine is really an excellent combination of low price with the highest quality.
Is important to use recently roasted coffee, the right blend for espresso, recently grinded coffee, 30 lb tamping, to obtain excellent espressos with this machine.
What machine do they use in Italy at home to make a real espresso? and the answer was "Delonghi".
I ordered one in amazon.com and coupled with a cheap La Pavoni burr grinder and the bodum canteen double wall espresso glasses plus recently roasted espresso coffee beans and without so much dollars invested i enjoy of the best espresso at my home, better than the espressos i drink in any caffé of my country El Salvador, even better than the Espressos that my Italian friend makes in his Caffé with a professional Nuova Simonelli machine, you can obtain excellent espresso with tons of crema and better taste than any commercial caffé, my espresso is not bitter and with tons of crema.
I am an Espresso purist, i make double ristrettos and drink it without sugar and this machine is really an excellent combination of low price with the highest quality.
Is important to use recently roasted coffee, the right blend for espresso, recently grinded coffee, 30 lb tamping, to obtain excellent espressos with this machine.
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
I bought my Delonghi machine in August and as of yesterday it has died. While it was working I was quite happy though - great coffee latte. The only thing was that it was leaking through the steam wand and made a big mess on the counter but I took care of theat by moving the wand above the drip tray. I'm disappointed that it didn't last longer. I'm upgrading to a Gaggia.
One thing I learned: Don't write reviews right after purchase and don't trust reviews written right after purchase
One thing I learned: Don't write reviews right after purchase and don't trust reviews written right after purchase
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good for the money
You get what you pay for. The machine does have a 1100w single boiler and 15 bar pump. It is plastic but seems built sturdily enough. Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. Zabolotney
Plan to use a pound of beans to figure out your mojo
I read a review on this machine from a buyer who loved the machine, but warned that you should plan to go through about a pound of coffee beans until you figure out the combination... Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. J. Becker
Works for me...
I bought a bar 140 (almost the same machine, but the older version) about 18 months ago. After struggling to make some decent coffee, I decided to try the ESE pods. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Bawbert12
Professional Barrista's Review
I found this on sale somewhere for $35. For that money, or up to about $75, it's a fantastic buy. I wouldn't pay the $160 amazon wants for it new, though. Read more
Published on May 12, 2010 by Sock Sockson
Not to bad machine
I buy this last year for 70$ from Target, it was been good machine for the price but after 8 months stop making cream on the espresso and no matter what coffee and technique I use... Read more
Published on April 3, 2010 by Paul
Love it!
My wife and I bought a few different espresso machines and ended up taking them back for different reasons. Read more
Published on March 30, 2010 by Don Hossen
Nice Machine - Enjoy the ritual.
Had the machine for a couple of weeks after doing a good deal of research.
First of all, it's ridiculously inexpensive for what it can do. Read more
First of all, it's ridiculously inexpensive for what it can do. Read more
Published on March 28, 2010 by R. Clark
Good Little Machine
I've had this machine for a couple months - wanted to get comfortable with it before writing a review. Overall, I'm very satisfied. Read more
Published on March 21, 2010 by Texas Mom
AVOID THIS MACHINE!
I got this product at a ridiculously cheap price, so I thought I might as well try it since I had had an inexpensive Krups machine years ago and was pretty impressed with it at the... Read more
Published on February 18, 2010 by Jeff Moco
Better than starbucks :)
I love having my own homemade espresso machine. We get the pre-ground espresso ground beans from local grocery stores. Read more
Published on December 9, 2009 by C. Quigley
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