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Features The Aroma is a marriage between Saeco's legacy of Swiss quality and Italian styling. Give your countertop an espresso machine with performance and good looks. The Aroma features a powerful 15-bar pump, a pod adaptable pressurized pot filter, a cup warming surface and a steam and hot water wand with an exclusive Pannarello milk frothing device. Pannarello frothing device. Pod adaptable filter holder. 15-bar pump Cup warming surface. 85 ounce removable water tank. Steam and hot water wand Color: Black Power: 950 W Housing cover material: Stainless steel Machine housing material: Metal
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Fine machine. Brews an excellent shot with good head. Heats up quickly and the durability has been excellent. Steams well but it definitely takes longer than I'm used to. I have this one at work but the 30013 at home which I think is an even better model. Brews and steams much quicker and while the case is the same the push buttons on this one feel less solid than the flip switches on the 30013.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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After my old, cheap combo drip/espresso coffee maker gave up the ghost, I decided to invest in a serious espresso machine. I followed the advice given by Alton Brown from his Good Eats episode on espresso and wound up with the same machine that he uses. It's a lovely semi-automatic machine. By semi-automatic, I mean that the machine pushes water through the portafilter to make coffee as long as the switch is on; it's up to you to decide when to shut it off. Same goes for the milk frothing attachment. But the frother attachment is a big, wide plastic tube which is easy to clean, the water tank has enough capacity for a week's worth of espresso, and the pump can make for a lovely shot of espresso with a beautiful head of crema.
I think I would have preferred the design esthetic of a previous model, where the brewing and frothing switches were on/off switches as opposed to up/down buttons, but that quibble aside, this is a lovely machine for do-it-yourself espresso and cappuccino.
I think I would have preferred the design esthetic of a previous model, where the brewing and frothing switches were on/off switches as opposed to up/down buttons, but that quibble aside, this is a lovely machine for do-it-yourself espresso and cappuccino.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I've been using this machine for the past couple weeks and so far I love it! It looks great on the counter, doesn't take up much space, it seems solidly built and I couldn't be happier with the quality of the drinks I've been making with it. I'm a latte/cappuccino drinker so I can't really comment on the subtleties of a good espresso shot but the shots look great, they have plenty of crema and the milk based drinks are just delicious, much better than what I get at the local coffee shops.
I usually don't write long reviews but while researching before I bought it, I found plenty of negative reviews from people who seem to have unrealistic expectations or who didn't bother to do their homework or read the manual.
Things to consider and common complaints:
- This is a single boiler machine, which requires the machine to be primed every time you steam milk. If you don't, it will end up suffering from a premature death due to overheating. You may be able to find a self-priming machine for this price (I didn't run into any but it's not a feature I particularly cared for). If you want a dual boiler machine then you'll have to invest more money. Personally, I don't mind priming it, it may feel like there are too many steps at first but once you get a hang of it, it's extremely quick and simple.
- It comes with a pressurized portafilter which is less sensitive to grinding finesse and tamping pressure and will give you a consistent espresso shot even if you don't really know what you are doing. For the average user this can be a great feature, since you can get a good shot with pre-ground espresso or a pod. However, if you are really into the art of making the perfect espresso and want to play around with grinding and tamping pressure, then you'll probably want a regular portafilter.
- The steaming wand is a bit too low and only rotates horizontally, which limits the size of the frothing container you can use. Not an issue for me but something you may want to consider. I use a 16 oz. frothing pitcher and as long as I keep it filled up to somewhere between 2/3 and 3/4, I can work without issues. With more liquid than that, I would spill some on the counter when trying to remove the pitcher. This can be addressed by raising the machine (something like a thick cutting board underneath it could work) or by placing the machine on the far right edge of the counter.
- The cup warmer seems a bit on the flimsy side. I'm just being picky with this one, I don't really care about that so just an FYI.
- The panarello attachment makes it really easy to get thick foam but a bit tricky to get microfoam. I've been experimenting with it to get microfoam and I've got some good results. However, it is a bit harder to do than with a regular steam wand and I'm not sure if it will be good enough for latte art. Again, if you don't care about latte art, this is no big deal and your drinks will come out just fine.
- If the portafilter is not tight enough or if it's too full, water will leak from the top. This happened to me when I first got it and was trying to set it up. It was a bit too tight which required extra strength to make it fit right. After a couple of tries, it loosened up, getting it on and off became very easy and there are no leaks whatsoever.
I can't comment on durability but I will update this review if I run into any issues.
Overall, I'd say this is a great purchase for the price as long as you know what to expect and it suits your needs. If you decide to get it, do yourself a favor and read the manual. =)
I usually don't write long reviews but while researching before I bought it, I found plenty of negative reviews from people who seem to have unrealistic expectations or who didn't bother to do their homework or read the manual.
Things to consider and common complaints:
- This is a single boiler machine, which requires the machine to be primed every time you steam milk. If you don't, it will end up suffering from a premature death due to overheating. You may be able to find a self-priming machine for this price (I didn't run into any but it's not a feature I particularly cared for). If you want a dual boiler machine then you'll have to invest more money. Personally, I don't mind priming it, it may feel like there are too many steps at first but once you get a hang of it, it's extremely quick and simple.
- It comes with a pressurized portafilter which is less sensitive to grinding finesse and tamping pressure and will give you a consistent espresso shot even if you don't really know what you are doing. For the average user this can be a great feature, since you can get a good shot with pre-ground espresso or a pod. However, if you are really into the art of making the perfect espresso and want to play around with grinding and tamping pressure, then you'll probably want a regular portafilter.
- The steaming wand is a bit too low and only rotates horizontally, which limits the size of the frothing container you can use. Not an issue for me but something you may want to consider. I use a 16 oz. frothing pitcher and as long as I keep it filled up to somewhere between 2/3 and 3/4, I can work without issues. With more liquid than that, I would spill some on the counter when trying to remove the pitcher. This can be addressed by raising the machine (something like a thick cutting board underneath it could work) or by placing the machine on the far right edge of the counter.
- The cup warmer seems a bit on the flimsy side. I'm just being picky with this one, I don't really care about that so just an FYI.
- The panarello attachment makes it really easy to get thick foam but a bit tricky to get microfoam. I've been experimenting with it to get microfoam and I've got some good results. However, it is a bit harder to do than with a regular steam wand and I'm not sure if it will be good enough for latte art. Again, if you don't care about latte art, this is no big deal and your drinks will come out just fine.
- If the portafilter is not tight enough or if it's too full, water will leak from the top. This happened to me when I first got it and was trying to set it up. It was a bit too tight which required extra strength to make it fit right. After a couple of tries, it loosened up, getting it on and off became very easy and there are no leaks whatsoever.
I can't comment on durability but I will update this review if I run into any issues.
Overall, I'd say this is a great purchase for the price as long as you know what to expect and it suits your needs. If you decide to get it, do yourself a favor and read the manual. =)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I LOVE MY ESPRESSO
HI,
AM ABSOLUTELY HAPPY WITH THE LEVEL OF SERVICE PROVIDED WITH THIS VENDOR.
THE MACHINE ITSELF I DO NOT KNOW WHAT MORE I CAN SAY THAN: I LOOOVE MY ESPRESSONS IN... Read more
AM ABSOLUTELY HAPPY WITH THE LEVEL OF SERVICE PROVIDED WITH THIS VENDOR.
THE MACHINE ITSELF I DO NOT KNOW WHAT MORE I CAN SAY THAN: I LOOOVE MY ESPRESSONS IN... Read more
Published 5 days ago by STSFOTRGER
works better the more you use it
I have had my aroma saeco for over a year now and its still rocking hard. I know all the quorks. This espresso machine works best on a daily bases. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Treyc
It's not the macine...it is the U.S. service!
I've purchased 3 different Saeco machines and have ownd a La Pavoni espresso maker in the past. I have a home in Italy where the first two Saecos were purchased and a home in the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by rick
Great little machine!!
This espresso maker is amazing! It's nice and compact(great for my tiny space) and it makes amazing espresso. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gina
Good Little Machine w/Tasty Shots
I'm sort of surprised by the prices I see here on Amazon for this machine, I'm pretty sure I paid about $130 for it at Macy's. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jennifer Gill
Not designed to last
This machine makes espresso and foams milk well, but after just over two years, the machine began leaking from the panarello wand. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Fitness Fan
A little tricky
A little tricky at the beginning if you want the perfect shot. But, it works great and so far we LOVE it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. Lautt
great valuel awesome espresso/latte
I purchased this for 300$ with free shipping and a free kit including 6 espresso cups, saucers, spoons and a milk foaming metal pitcher and some espresso blend grounds as well. Read more
Published 16 months ago by alienzed
No more Starbucks
Extremely happy with this machine however my 15.00 aerolatte does a better frothing job than the steam wand on this. I had to purchase a better steam wand for 40.00. Read more
Published 16 months ago by musicfan
Not great
My husband and I read a few reviews about this machine. We had been warned about the steam wand, and that it is too long. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jeannie Sloan
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