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Tucked inside the stylish stainless steel design with clean lines, the Saeco Syntia�s innovative technology guarantees pure espresso enjoyment. The Syntia�s premium stainless steel finishing is not only robust, but it also has a modern and stylish look which perfectly adapts to every kitchen d�cor. The Syntia combines high-end functionality with sleek design. Front access to all features allows it to fit wherever it�s most convenient for you. Short or long coffee with one touch, your favorite drink preferences are easily stored with the memo option � made simple with the wide display and its self-explanatory icons.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
This is the first espresso machine I have owned, so I won't be comparing it to other machines. I've had the machine for about 5-6 months now, using it once or twice nearly every day with no problems.
I have been drinking espresso for a long time and I appreciate a well-balanced, properly extracted, silky crema and rich cup of gold. This machine is quick and consistent with every cup. With the touch of a button, you can go from bean to drinking within seconds. I prefer heavy thick espresso, so I keep it at it's finest setting for a powerful cup. There are two methods to set the potency: one to adjust the coarseness of the grind and one to adjust how much to brew in each cup. You can use pre-ground as well, however, I have not tried it.
The steamer works fantastically and takes mere seconds to warm up. The design makes a great foam on top for a perfect cappuccino or latte.
It's easy to keep clean and it is very easy to set up right out of the box. The brushed finish leaves no fingerprints and the steam wand wipes clean with a damp rag very easily.
The machine is built sturdy and is very low profile, which is great for smaller kitchens lacking counter-space. You can adjust the height of the spout for different sized cups. The full operation (grinding, tamping, brewing, and disposing) is not loud at all compared to some machines I have heard.
Since the machine is relatively small in size, it does not hold a massive quantity of beans, the water tank does have to be filled often (but it is very easy to fill), and the waste bucket needs to be emptied after 4-5 uses (easy to dump).
I have nothing bad to say about the design, operation, interfacing, or maintenance of this machine. I highly recommend it to anyone and wouldn't return it for anything. It truly is the best part of waking up!
--Salud!
I have been drinking espresso for a long time and I appreciate a well-balanced, properly extracted, silky crema and rich cup of gold. This machine is quick and consistent with every cup. With the touch of a button, you can go from bean to drinking within seconds. I prefer heavy thick espresso, so I keep it at it's finest setting for a powerful cup. There are two methods to set the potency: one to adjust the coarseness of the grind and one to adjust how much to brew in each cup. You can use pre-ground as well, however, I have not tried it.
The steamer works fantastically and takes mere seconds to warm up. The design makes a great foam on top for a perfect cappuccino or latte.
It's easy to keep clean and it is very easy to set up right out of the box. The brushed finish leaves no fingerprints and the steam wand wipes clean with a damp rag very easily.
The machine is built sturdy and is very low profile, which is great for smaller kitchens lacking counter-space. You can adjust the height of the spout for different sized cups. The full operation (grinding, tamping, brewing, and disposing) is not loud at all compared to some machines I have heard.
Since the machine is relatively small in size, it does not hold a massive quantity of beans, the water tank does have to be filled often (but it is very easy to fill), and the waste bucket needs to be emptied after 4-5 uses (easy to dump).
I have nothing bad to say about the design, operation, interfacing, or maintenance of this machine. I highly recommend it to anyone and wouldn't return it for anything. It truly is the best part of waking up!
--Salud!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
We previously owned a Talea Touch that the display started acting up after almost 4 years of a LOT of use. I decided to pull the trigger on this unit instead of re-buying that one - I love the way this looks. It's small height fits nicely under our counter and allows easy access to the bean hopper without having to move the unit around. The coffee (and we rarely drink espresso...use this mostly for coffee) is great - tastes very good and although I read that it might taste different due to the lack of the SBS (Saeco brewing system) that my Talea had, I find the taste to be very close. I doubt seriously I could taste test a difference in a blind test.
For those that want to use this as a pure coffee maker, please note that the most you can get out of this unit is 8oz. We use 12oz coffee cups and were hoping to get some menu adjustments to add a few more oz of water to the cup, but it's not possible. Now, in fairness, the Talea does allow you to make this adjustment - but essentially it just waters down the coffee a little more (which I felt I always noticed in taste but didn't know exactly how the Talea worked and assumed that it was making the adjustments via pre-brewing, etc... but it doesn't...it just adds more water).
Overall, had this unit a few days and really happy with it. Good build, nice looking, easy to use and the coffee is noticeably hotter out of the unit than my Talea ever was. Several people used to put their cup in the microwave after just to get it hotter. Not so with the Syntia. It also allows you with the dial on the front to dispense hot water as well, so great if you want a cup of tea, etc...
If I had one big complaint it's that the water hopper is really small - smaller even than my Talea. I didn't measure, but if you're doing all espresso it's probably not a huge deal. When you're doing all coffee the water runs out fast...maybe 3-4 glasses tops and you are re-filling the water.
Highly recommend though - my wife has people coming to our house just to drink coffee with her. Everyone loves this thing - the quality is SOOOO much better than anything else we've tried. My sister bought us a Keurig unit to keep in our guest suite and we had to use that for a few days waiting on this unit from Amazon. It's not even close. And, the best part of a unit like this is that you can use whatever beans you like best - you're not tied to a companies product to keep making coffee. Personally, we love the Dunkin Donuts blend. Soooo good. :)
For those that want to use this as a pure coffee maker, please note that the most you can get out of this unit is 8oz. We use 12oz coffee cups and were hoping to get some menu adjustments to add a few more oz of water to the cup, but it's not possible. Now, in fairness, the Talea does allow you to make this adjustment - but essentially it just waters down the coffee a little more (which I felt I always noticed in taste but didn't know exactly how the Talea worked and assumed that it was making the adjustments via pre-brewing, etc... but it doesn't...it just adds more water).
Overall, had this unit a few days and really happy with it. Good build, nice looking, easy to use and the coffee is noticeably hotter out of the unit than my Talea ever was. Several people used to put their cup in the microwave after just to get it hotter. Not so with the Syntia. It also allows you with the dial on the front to dispense hot water as well, so great if you want a cup of tea, etc...
If I had one big complaint it's that the water hopper is really small - smaller even than my Talea. I didn't measure, but if you're doing all espresso it's probably not a huge deal. When you're doing all coffee the water runs out fast...maybe 3-4 glasses tops and you are re-filling the water.
Highly recommend though - my wife has people coming to our house just to drink coffee with her. Everyone loves this thing - the quality is SOOOO much better than anything else we've tried. My sister bought us a Keurig unit to keep in our guest suite and we had to use that for a few days waiting on this unit from Amazon. It's not even close. And, the best part of a unit like this is that you can use whatever beans you like best - you're not tied to a companies product to keep making coffee. Personally, we love the Dunkin Donuts blend. Soooo good. :)
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
We have had this machine for a couple of months and love it. We spent a lot of time looking at different machines. We were looking for durability, brew quality and price (I know, not a big surprise). Finding all three is a challenge in the superatomatics. The Saeco Syntia seems to meet all our needs.
It costs a little more than some of the others, but the issue I saw again and again with cheaper models was that they just didn't hold up. There were very few reviews outlining any problems with the Syntia.
So far everything is great. The documentation with the machine is just OK. I strongly recommend viewing the how-to videos on You-Tube by Saeco; they were very helpful.
The machine is much smaller than I thought it would be and fits very nice on our kitchen counter taking up just a little more space than a coffee maker. For the savings in space, the size of the water tank is sacrificed; we need to fill it every day. This is the only complaint thus far. We are very happy with the performance.
It costs a little more than some of the others, but the issue I saw again and again with cheaper models was that they just didn't hold up. There were very few reviews outlining any problems with the Syntia.
So far everything is great. The documentation with the machine is just OK. I strongly recommend viewing the how-to videos on You-Tube by Saeco; they were very helpful.
The machine is much smaller than I thought it would be and fits very nice on our kitchen counter taking up just a little more space than a coffee maker. For the savings in space, the size of the water tank is sacrificed; we need to fill it every day. This is the only complaint thus far. We are very happy with the performance.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Waste of money
I bought this Saeco Syntia last year for my husband's birthday. He was very happy with it but that happiness was short-lived. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Judith G. Pearlson
GREAT BUY!!!
i thought it was odd when this showed up at my doors in the original box with only sticker with my name/address,no amazon box, i would expect more protection with expensive and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lukasz Rek
BUYER BEWARE!
I purchased a Saeco Coffee grinder/maker the end of Sept 2011. It is now running continous w/o being able to turn off the grinder -- I called and found out that Saeco was bought by... Read more
Published 3 months ago by FURIOUS
Great Solid Built Compact Machine!
Makes one cup at a time at the push of a button (without wasteful coffee sitting in the coffee pot). Hardy for office use, small businesses and home use. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Coffeetico Services- Maryland
Fantastic!
I cannot say how much I enjoy this espresso machine. It's easy to use, produces a great taste and is easy to use. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M
bad shape
Although the order came quickly, it arrived dirty. It looks very nice and sturdy, but it did not work. Returned for refund.
Published 7 months ago by COMPUTER GEEK
great product
We are really enjoying our new purchase. This product is very convenient, compact, efficient and easy to use. We received the product very quickly.
Published 8 months ago by debbieprit
Good, quick espresso for parents and teenagers
We have had the machine for three weeks and have been enjoying good espresso and lattes every morning. Teenage son has learned to make his own when he gets up in the morning. Read more
Published 8 months ago by APfamily
big disappointment
On March 27th, we purchased a Saeco Syntia machine for $!,999,00 as aa gift. I assumed since we ordered it through Amazon, we were purchasing it through Amazon. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Pat King
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i will not ever choose to drink drip filtered coffee at home again. this machine is foolproof, and i'm the fool who's proven it.
well designed, and well thought out. Read more
well designed, and well thought out. Read more
Published 13 months ago by cyn r. johnson
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