Breville Café Roma Espresso Machine - ESP8XL Review

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(More customer reviews)All I can say is WOW! My teenage daughters and I love espresso & designer lattes, This machine made it a BREEZE for us to give up all the overpriced designer cafes in our area. My brother is a coffee snob and spent literally thousands on a fully automated Capresso machine. You could buy a couple dozen of these Breville machines for the price of his.. and you know what? It's a few seconds more work but the coffee is JUST AS GOOD!

One of my daughters is visually impaired and she can work the machine and clean it with no problems.

Assembly was easy, cleanup is easy, and making three different beverages in seconds is a breeze, too. We have three completely different tastes so we've managed quite a few different drinks. I make sugar free soy lattes using Soy Slender and sugar free DaVinci flavors. We've frothed skim, 2%, whole and soy milks of every type. Even heavy whipping cream and half & half froth perfectly.

The only issue we had was that one time we tamped the espresso a little too firmly and nothing would come out. If you tamp lightly, you'll have no problem at all and the crema is absolutely superb!

I DEFINATELY recommend this machine!!

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Product Description:

If all you want from a coffee shop is a great coffee beverage, then skip the lines, high-prices and attitude and become your own barista. Breville brings class and convenience to your countertop with this style-conscious espresso machine. Boasting a long list of premium features designed to ensure exact temperature and pressure, this machine yields the perfect cup of espresso every time. The water tank holds over 40 ounces, making this machine ideal for daily use.
Dress up your espresso with steamed milk or mounds of foam. The swivel steam wand and stainless-steel frothing attachment make it easy to create luscious lattes, creamy cappuccinos and rich mochas. Brew directly into your favorite full-sized coffee cup thanks to the elevated head just one more touch that makes this machine a must have.

Espresso/Cappuccino machine with stainless steel housing
15 bar Italian Thermoblock pump
Advanced crema system
Removable 1.2 liter water tank
External water window
Ideal for making a variety of coffee drinks from espresso and cappuccino to lattes and machiattos
Bonus stainless steel espresso cup set and frothing jug
Cup warming plate
Froth enhancer

Manufacturer:Breville
Model:ESP8XL

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Delonghi Magnifica Super Automatic Espresso Machine ESAM 4400 Review

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(More customer reviews)Not purchased via Amazon or this seller - this is just a review of the machine.

I used to use the Breville Die Cast Espresso machine, and I actually loved it. It made good, consistent espresso (once you figured out the nuances). But it was ultimately the nuances and the manual operation that led me to seek out a good super-automatic machine.

DeLonghi was at the top of my list because of a friend of mine who owned one (this exact model, actually). He spoke highly of it, being a pretty serious coffee drinker himself. I have found that the machine has lived up to the expectations he set.

The setup was very simple - the LCD display guides you through the process (supplementing the manual, of course). Starting with all of the default settings for water temperature, grind size, and shot volume, even the very first shot from the machine was good (though the manual warns you may not be satisfied until it has produced 4 or 5). I have been increasingly impressed as I've pulled a few more shots (though probably less than 20 so far)

The automatic timer allows the machine to turn on and warm up at a pre-determined time. So if your morning routine is pretty consistent, you can typically walk straight up to the machine and press a button, and enjoy your coffee 30 seconds later. I've seen people complain that it doesn't automatically make the shot, but this wouldn't be possible considering how the machine works. Before you can pull a shot, it pre-rinses the internal plumbing to ensure that only fresh, hot water is used for the first shot. You wouldn't want that water in your espresso :)

I can't really review the steam wand's operation - I've only used it to add hot water to make an Americano (which worked well).

Cleanup is ridiculously easy. The machine tells you that it needs to be cleaned, which requires you to

- Move the steam wand aside
- Open the door
- Remove the drip tray and waste bin together
- Dump and clean both the drip tray and waste bin
- Re-assemble

It takes like 5 minutes, and you do it once every few days. I believe they quote you 14 shots, more or less.

Overall, I haven't found a single flaw in this machine yet. I'm very impressed.

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Product Description:
Automatically grinds, tamps and brews fresh espresso. Digital programmable menu settings allow you to adjust start time, auto shut-off and clock. You can adjust temperature of the coffee and water hardness. Plus, there are three settings for coffee strength: mild, regular, and strong. Three buttons allow you to easily choose the size of cup you want: one-shot (small), two shots (medium) and large (long coffee). The three settings can be customized to your preferred taste.The compact and patented Direct-to-Brew SystemTM with ThermoblockTM technology provides excellent heat distribution and it's removable for easy cleaning. The beans are ground instantly to ensure the freshest espresso or coffee. 15 BARS of Pressure.Commercial quality frother includes a special chamber that mixes steam and milk to create a rich, creamy froth with a regulator to increase or decrease the amount of air mixed with the milk. It's perfect for making the ideal cappuccino, latte or any other frothy milk coffee beverage.Professional-quality, lower-pitch conical burr grinder produces consistent, fresh and aromatic espresso or coffee. Grind settings allow you to adjust the fineness for all types of beans. Double boiler means you'll no longer have to wait between espresso and steam. And with the improved stainless steel piped aluminum boiler the water heats faster and is more durable.Removable components for convenient cleaning and easy disposal of coffee waste. 14 single espresso; 7 double espresso.Warming plate on top of the machine preheats your cups for the best results.Bean container capacity: 200 grams / 7.1 ounces.

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