Saeco Magic Deluxe in Silver SuperAutomatic Espresso Coffee and Cappuccino Machine

by Saeco

Product Features

• 15-bar pump pressure machine with powerful steam jet provides thick, creamy cappuccino foam
• Coffee dose regulation for making coffee more or less full-bodied depending on preference
• Easy-to-clean, removable brew group and 2.4-liter removable water tank
• Cup-warming surface; 300-gram bean hopper; stainless-steel boiler; 30-grounds capacity dump box
• Ships within US only; does not ship to Canada

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005LVWT
• Item model number: 30597
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #365,027 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Made in Italy, this 1,250-watt espresso machine automates the espresso-making process, eliminating the fuss involved. It grinds coffee beans without burning them, tamps the ground coffee, brews, and then dumps spent grounds into a container--all in about 30 seconds. For making a cappuccino or latté, there's a hot water/steam wand with a milk-frothing attachment. This Magic DeLuxe model has a number of features not available on Saeco's Vienna models: a button to select a triple espresso in addition to a single or double; a funnel separate from the grinder that permits the use of any preground coffee (decaf, for example, when everyone else wants regular); a heated surface on top the machine for keeping cups warm; illuminated function buttons; lights that follow the brewing process; and an indicator for when the drip tray needs emptying.

Users can select the amount of ground coffee per dose (6 to 9 grams), and have the option of filling cups of several sizes--up to 10 ounces. The machine measures 15-1/2 inches high, 13 inches wide, and 16 inches deep, weighs 30 pounds, rotates on a swivel base, and, with a silver and black exterior, looks great on the counter. The bean hopper holds about 12-1/2 ounces (8.8 ounces of espresso beans are included), and the removable, transparent water tank holds 82 ounces. The grinder is adjustable--from fine to coarse. Parts remove easily for cleanup. The machine comes with an exceptionally thorough and clear instruction booklet and an instruction video. It carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

From the Manufacturer

Saeco’s Magic Line is for when coffee is a matter of style. The Magic De Luxe combines high technology and an original design. At the touch of a button the Magic De Luxe will allow you to prepare a very good espresso coffee and, thanks to the Pannarello, a frothed milky cappuccino.

Features:

• Bon Temp: Pre-warmed cups make coffee even more good, exalting the aroma and creaminess of it.
• Optidose: The coffee dose regulation allows personalization in order to make your coffee more or less full-bodied, satisfying any taste need.
• Pannarello: The Pannarello allows the brewing of hot water for the dispensing of hot drinks and infusions at the same time, thanks to his powerful steam jet, making even more thick and creamy cappuccino's foam.
• Removable brew group: The removable brew group: the heart of Saeco technology. It suffices to push a button and Saeco automatic machines instantly and completely automatically grind the coffee beans to maintain their aroma, dose the required quantity, brew the coffee and discard the grounds. Moreover, by a simple gesture it can be rapidly removed from the machine and easily cleaned. It is in fact enough to rinse it under running water, to remove all traces of dirt and coffee residues. All without using chemical additives that can alter the taste and the aroma of coffee. Thanks to this Saeco patent, the quality of the best espresso remains constant through time.
• Saeco aroma system: Thanks to pre-brewing, another Saeco patent, coffee gains major aroma and body.
• Saeco warranty plus: Besides the 2-year warranty on the whole machine, Saeco offers an additional 5-year warranty on removable brew group, the heart of Saeco’s automatic machines, for a reliability lasting for years.
• 300-gram bean hopper
• 2.4-liter removable water tank
• 30-grounds capacity dump box
• 15-bar pump pressure
• Stainless steel boiler
• ABS housing cover
• Metal machine housing
• Power: 1,250-watts/230-volts
• 2-year warranty

Dimensions: 39.5 centimeters H by 38.5 centimeters W by 45.5 centimeters D. Weight: 14 kilograms.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

79 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this machine!, October 12, 2001

By 

Julya Bridgewater (Boulder, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saeco Magic Deluxe in Silver SuperAutomatic Espresso Coffee and Cappuccino Machine (Kitchen)

Hello all:
This is the 4th espresso machine I've had in the last 7 years. I loved the last Saeco machine I had. It was a more basic `manual' model sold at a popular coffee shop and worked well, but my counter was always full of coffee grinds; it was so messy. I decided to buy this about a year and half ago to eliminate that mess and because I knew Saeco makes a quality product.

This machine has been great, really wonderful. It makes such great espresso, has adjustments so it can be just how I like it, and is really so much neater. It is very convenient to make espresso and lattes as you desire.

When I bought this machine, my good friend bought a similar Krups make of automatic machine. She's had a couple of big hassles with it breaking and sending it back to the maker - one of those nightmare consumer stories. Another friend bought one of these machines after I raved about it, and she has loved hers too.

I know it is a big leap to spend so much on an espresso machine, and it feels pretty extravagant, but it is a luxury that is really worth it for me. Since I make all my own drinks daily, and really limit buying coffee out, I think it really isn't so expensive. I know folks that buy an espresso drink or two a day at $3.00 a pop. That adds up quickly too. So I've basically made the trade-off and justified the expense that way.

This machine lives up to its `Magic' name. It really is amazing how it grinds and tamps and makes the espresso so automatically. It really does surprise your guests. The espresso is really delicious and the steamer is fast and powerful. The Saeco Magic Deluxe is quit a machine!

Just a word on espresso method of coffee:
For the last 7 years I've only drunk espresso coffee. Surprisingly, as strong (and delicious) as it is, it has less caffeine and less acid than drip brewed coffee. This is because the coffee is in contact with the water for only about 45 seconds. As the water is pushed through with pressure so quickly, the flavor and richness is extracted without the acid and caffeine. The other end of the spectrum would be `Cowboy Coffee' brewed by boiling the grinds in water over a fire - this has so much acid and caffeine. Well, while I didn't drink the cowboy drink, coffee was bothering my stomach. When I switched to espresso, that stopped because of the reduced acid. For me this was a wonderful discovery because I do love coffee. You can check this out; I've read it so many times since I discovered this on my own.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Machine!!, December 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Saeco Magic Deluxe in Silver SuperAutomatic Espresso Coffee and Cappuccino Machine (Kitchen)

I have a similar Saeco to this (mine is a few years old) but in reviewing the features, it's pretty much the same. Mine was a gift (I never would have spent this much myself) and I have to say after having it, I could never have anything less.

What I love --
- Good power for brewing & steaming
- Makes GREAT latte's, cappuccino's, americano's, etc.
- Integrated grinder with dump bin -- a MUST that makes clean-up more efficient

Tips for the best latte ---
- Always steam your milk first and have it ready to pour over the espresso as quickly as possible (if you let the shot sit, it turns bitter)
- When switching from steam to espresso, to speed up the cool down process, open up the steamer all the way (I do it into a cool glass of water to clean the frothing unit at the same time). It's much quicker than waiting for it to cool off on it's own.
- Invest in a thermometer. I prefer 160 degrees, but that's a personal choice.

What I wish it did --
- I wish the bean holder was removable -- it's a pain if you want to switch between regular & decaf (you have to manually pull them out then suck the remaining beans with a vacuum cleaner - or get out the screwdriver & remove the entire thing). I haven't seen a model yet that does this.
- Would be nice if the steamer arm was lower (I prop my milk up on an overturned mug to raise it up so I can let it steam & walk away).

This is a perfect gift for any coffee lover on your list -- or a great way to spoil yourself.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent machine for home use..., October 22, 2002

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D. Kokonas (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saeco Magic Deluxe in Silver SuperAutomatic Espresso Coffee and Cappuccino Machine (Kitchen)

We have had the Saeco MD for about 6 months and it has totally eliminated our trips to "that" coffee shop.

I agree that two boilers would be more convenient, but only marginally so. All you need to do to cool down after frothing is to run the water through the frother for about 10 seconds and its ready. Really NOT an issue.

We had a morning brunch for about 25 people and easily served 40-50 espresso drinks in two hours. This would have been unthinkable with our old machine. I think we sold 10 of them that morning.

This is really an excellent product worth its price.