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Customers like the value, ease of use, appearance and quality of the coffee maker. For example, they mention it's well worth the money, simple to setup and produces superb results. That said, some complain about the pump and temperature.

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268 customers mention203 positive65 negative

Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They say it's a very good coffee maker, that makes wonderful coffee. Some customers also say it makes very good espresso drinks. They mention that it'd be a great entry level machine for coffee lovers.

"...recommend this machine to anybody who is looking for very good espresso drinks that are better than what you will usually find in coffee shops, at..." Read more

"This is a very well-engineered Espresso machine that is a great place for any beginner, and even the intermediate barista...." Read more

"5 star for sure. The machine is well built and great quality. I’m a big fan of Breville and own many of their products...." Read more

"...The quality is excellent, it looks amazing and is easy to use and clean...." Read more

137 customers mention106 positive31 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the coffee maker. They say it's amazing simple to use, very easy to setup, and fast to ready state. They also appreciate the simple efficient process to create espressos and lattes. Customers say it’s very easy clean and descale.

"...I would say that the automatic machines are easier to use, less of a learning curve (though there is still somewhat of a learning curve) and most..." Read more

"...Very easy to clean- Very easy to descale/service- Visually appealing- All necessary components in one chassis-..." Read more

"...It’s a great value also and not hard to use at all...." Read more

"...The quality is excellent, it looks amazing and is easy to use and clean...." Read more

66 customers mention57 positive9 negative

Customers like the value of the coffee maker. They mention that it is easy and simple to use, saves them tons of money, and is a cheaper alternative to going to Starbucks. Some say that it's a great investment for their house and a high end looking product.

"...Such that I feel that alone makes it worth the increased price compared to the Barista Express. I have also tried an automatic machine...." Read more

"...I’m a big fan of Breville and own many of their products. It’s a great value also and not hard to use at all...." Read more

"This is a nice unit for the price. I’m no barista, but I did months of research and comparisons before setting on this model...." Read more

"I feel it was well worth the upgrade...." Read more

48 customers mention48 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the coffee maker. They say it looks nice and appreciate the digital display that lets them know about its service.

"...is one that I had for some time as well. The overall appearance of the machine looks good...." Read more

"...Very easy to clean- Very easy to descale/service- Visually appealing- All necessary components in one chassis-..." Read more

"...The quality is excellent, it looks amazing and is easy to use and clean...." Read more

"...So, I'm not sure what to say about this machine in summary. It's pretty and has some great features and engineering, but also some painfully badly..." Read more

44 customers mention31 positive13 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning the coffee maker. They mention that the water reservoir and drip tray are a breeze to clean. They appreciate the steam wand that also cleans the portafilter. They say it's an inexpensive way to keep the group head clean.

"...- Easy to use, intuitive interface- Very easy to clean- Very easy to descale/service- Visually appealing-..." Read more

"...The quality is excellent, it looks amazing and is easy to use and clean...." Read more

"...it spills coffee grounds everywhere--both wasting good coffee and making a mess that's a pain to clean up each time...." Read more

"...2nd is get a puck screen. This is a inexpensive way to keep the group head clean (less flushing & descaling means less pump wear and tear) I went..." Read more

68 customers mention44 positive24 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the temperature of the coffee maker. Some say that it heats up quickly, with improved heating elements. The hot water dispenser produces very hot water instantaneously. However, others say that the entire unit is at room temperature, and the water was not heating very well. Some customers also report that the coffee was not hot enough.

"...the Barista Pro, the steam wand seems much more powerful, faster to steam the milk, and can more easily achieve that proper texture and consistency..." Read more

"...OPERATIONI do love that this machine heats up in just a couple of seconds, whether for making espresso or for steaming milk...." Read more

"...Our other Breville espresso machine gave up after 6 years. Leaking, not heating and no longer steaming milk...." Read more

"...I especially like how this machine heats up immediately - no waiting for coffee! Want it now? You got it!..." Read more

36 customers mention21 positive15 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the built-in grinder of the coffee maker. Some say it's marvelous and does a great job of grinding the right amount and optimum grind for getting the rich smooth taste, while others say it can be a little finicky and hard to get precise.

"...but I do it just in case. I am impressed by how little of a mess the grinding makes...." Read more

"...Grinder is not as precise as many high end grinders; There are no half sizes so it is difficult to fine tune at a certain point...." Read more

"...it comes out of the grinder so no mess - fabulous! How am I able to compare the new machine with the slightly older one? Well . . ...." Read more

"...However, after my first week of usage, the burr grinder became jammed with coffee grinds and it would not dispense coffee into the portafilter...." Read more

56 customers mention0 positive56 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the pump of the coffee maker. They mention that it stopped working properly after a couple of weeks of light use, the steam wand malfunctioned, and the machine fails to deliver on its promises. The solenoid valves have now quit working.

"...My understanding is that it's not as powerful either and beans often get stuck in the hopper so you often need to tap on the hopper to make sure all..." Read more

"...Leaking, not heating and no longer steaming milk. Looked to repairing it but we had already had it repaired once for heating element and $200+...." Read more

"...it spills coffee grounds everywhere--both wasting good coffee and making a mess that's a pain to clean up each time...." Read more

"...Unfortunately, after a week of trial and error, we could not pull a hot espresso shot...." Read more

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I've had a few different espresso machines over the last decade, and have tried and returned a couple as well. This one is, by far, my favorite machine for several reasons. Throughout the review I will reference differences primarily with the Barista Express, as that is one that I had for some time as well. The overall appearance of the machine looks good. I have the stainless steel version, and it looks sharp and well built. Breville is the only company I know that has the magnetic tamper holder underneath the top of the unit, and it's a nice touch. A place to put the tamper, and always know where it is. Also, the tamper is a nice metal one, rather than the thin, light plastic many other brands use. I also like that most, if not all, of what comes in contact with hot liquids is metal rather than plastic (though the portafilter does have some plastic, but I use a naked bottom portafilter as stated below). I kind of like the ease of the automatic machines that grind, tamp, and pull the shot, but the plastic group head makes me a bit uncomfortable. I try to minimize hot foods and liquids contacting plastic as much as possible. If plastic particles can leach out of water bottles, then heated plastics most likely will leach more. As far as performance, I will touch on the grinder, pulling of the shots, hot water spout, and very importantly, the steam wand: I have seen some complaints about Breville's grinders, and I don't understand why. Granted, I do believe that most of the complaints come from people who are much more advanced in their coffee preparation and understanding than I am. Nevertheless, I do find the grinder to do a good job. It has fine adjustments that you make with the dial on the left of the machine, plus larger scale adjustments that you can make with the grinder itself under where the bean hopper sits. I wouldn't say the larger adjustments are super easy, but definitely doable if you follow the directions. I've made a single adjustment on the grinder itself and only rely on the fine adjustments other than that. As a side note, I saw on an instructional video by another reviewer that you want to make the fine adjustments while grinding to prevent getting anything stuck. I'm not sure if this is necessary but I do it just in case. I am impressed by how little of a mess the grinding makes. The dosage amount and grind size is consistent once I dialed everything in and left it there. Plus it's easy to switch from single to double dose. Pulling shots is rather straight forward as well, but does take time getting things right. As far as getting it right, that's more dependent on the size and dosing of the grinds as well as the tamping force, but you see the results during the shot pull. I don't use the included portafilter because I've always liked the appearance of the naked bottom portafilters, so I found one on Amazon that's sized for this machine. The naked bottom ones look cool pulling the shot, but make a bit more of a mess than the standard portafilter, and are a little less forgiving than the included one. With a fairly good grind size and amount, you can get good consistent shots. With my Barista Express, I noticed that the second pull was usually more bitter and not as good tasting as the first shot, if pulled within a few minutes of each other. With this machine, I can pull a double shot, steam the milk, then pull another double shot without any issues or difference in taste. The Barista Pro also has the three second heat up time vs the thirty second or so on the Barista Express, which isn't a huge deal itself but I believe the newer heating unit is more advanced and allows for the better second pull. The hot water spout is angled and can dispense right into the cup after the shot is pulled without having to move the cup to a different location. Also, I like the angled spout versus the one on the Barista Express. As far as the steam wand, it doesn't seem like there is much advertised or discussed about the improvements of the steam wand versus the Barista Express, but in my opinion, it is far more powerful. I had a lot of difficulty getting the correct texture of milk for latte art, but with the Barista Pro, the steam wand seems much more powerful, faster to steam the milk, and can more easily achieve that proper texture and consistency for good latte art (my latte art isn't very good, but I'm going to blame that on my skills rather than the steamer). For fairness, I will say that my skills have improved some since having the Barista Express, but I definitely feel a significant difference with this steam wand. Such that I feel that alone makes it worth the increased price compared to the Barista Express. I have also tried an automatic machine. I would say that the automatic machines are easier to use, less of a learning curve (though there is still somewhat of a learning curve) and most give you the option to make a regular drip coffee as well. They don't usually have as good a shot pull or taste as a unit like this one, and personally I like the "artsy" part of going from grind to shot manually. To conclude, I would definitely recommend this machine to anybody who is looking for very good espresso drinks that are better than what you will usually find in coffee shops, at the comfort of your home. If you're willing to learn how to use the steam wand well for lattes and cappuccinos, I feel this machine is better than the Barista Touch, and better than other machines in this price range. Within a few months, the machine pays for itself versus getting a latte a few times a week at a coffee shop.
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I've had a few different espresso machines over the last decade, and have tried and returned a couple as well. This one is, by far, my favorite machine for several reasons. Throughout the review I will reference differences primarily with the Barista Express, as that is one that I had for some time as well.
The overall appearance of the machine looks good. I have the stainless steel version, and it looks sharp and well built. Breville is the only company I know that has the magnetic tamper holder underneath the top of the unit, and it's a nice touch. A place to put the tamper, and always know where it is. Also, the tamper is a nice metal one, rather than the thin, light plastic many other brands use.
I also like that most, if not all, of what comes in contact with hot liquids is metal rather than plastic (though the portafilter does have some plastic, but I use a naked bottom portafilter as stated below). I kind of like the ease of the automatic machines that grind, tamp, and pull the shot, but the plastic group head makes me a bit uncomfortable. I try to minimize hot foods and liquids contacting plastic as much as possible. If plastic particles can leach out of water bottles, then heated plastics most likely will leach more.
As far as performance, I will touch on the grinder, pulling of the shots, hot water spout, and very importantly, the steam wand:
I have seen some complaints about Breville's grinders, and I don't understand why. Granted, I do believe that most of the complaints come from people who are much more advanced in their coffee preparation and understanding than I am. Nevertheless, I do find the grinder to do a good job. It has fine adjustments that you make with the dial on the left of the machine, plus larger scale adjustments that you can make with the grinder itself under where the bean hopper sits. I wouldn't say the larger adjustments are super easy, but definitely doable if you follow the directions. I've made a single adjustment on the grinder itself and only rely on the fine adjustments other than that. As a side note, I saw on an instructional video by another reviewer that you want to make the fine adjustments while grinding to prevent getting anything stuck. I'm not sure if this is necessary but I do it just in case.
I am impressed by how little of a mess the grinding makes. The dosage amount and grind size is consistent once I dialed everything in and left it there. Plus it's easy to switch from single to double dose.
Pulling shots is rather straight forward as well, but does take time getting things right. As far as getting it right, that's more dependent on the size and dosing of the grinds as well as the tamping force, but you see the results during the shot pull. I don't use the included portafilter because I've always liked the appearance of the naked bottom portafilters, so I found one on Amazon that's sized for this machine. The naked bottom ones look cool pulling the shot, but make a bit more of a mess than the standard portafilter, and are a little less forgiving than the included one.
With a fairly good grind size and amount, you can get good consistent shots. With my Barista Express, I noticed that the second pull was usually more bitter and not as good tasting as the first shot, if pulled within a few minutes of each other. With this machine, I can pull a double shot, steam the milk, then pull another double shot without any issues or difference in taste. The Barista Pro also has the three second heat up time vs the thirty second or so on the Barista Express, which isn't a huge deal itself but I believe the newer heating unit is more advanced and allows for the better second pull.
The hot water spout is angled and can dispense right into the cup after the shot is pulled without having to move the cup to a different location. Also, I like the angled spout versus the one on the Barista Express.
As far as the steam wand, it doesn't seem like there is much advertised or discussed about the improvements of the steam wand versus the Barista Express, but in my opinion, it is far more powerful. I had a lot of difficulty getting the correct texture of milk for latte art, but with the Barista Pro, the steam wand seems much more powerful, faster to steam the milk, and can more easily achieve that proper texture and consistency for good latte art (my latte art isn't very good, but I'm going to blame that on my skills rather than the steamer). For fairness, I will say that my skills have improved some since having the Barista Express, but I definitely feel a significant difference with this steam wand. Such that I feel that alone makes it worth the increased price compared to the Barista Express.
I have also tried an automatic machine. I would say that the automatic machines are easier to use, less of a learning curve (though there is still somewhat of a learning curve) and most give you the option to make a regular drip coffee as well. They don't usually have as good a shot pull or taste as a unit like this one, and personally I like the "artsy" part of going from grind to shot manually.
To conclude, I would definitely recommend this machine to anybody who is looking for very good espresso drinks that are better than what you will usually find in coffee shops, at the comfort of your home. If you're willing to learn how to use the steam wand well for lattes and cappuccinos, I feel this machine is better than the Barista Touch, and better than other machines in this price range. Within a few months, the machine pays for itself versus getting a latte a few times a week at a coffee shop.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Espresso Maker I've Used
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
I've had a few different espresso machines over the last decade, and have tried and returned a couple as well. This one is, by far, my favorite machine for several reasons. Throughout the review I will reference differences primarily with the Barista Express, as that is one that I had for some time as well.
The overall appearance of the machine looks good. I have the stainless steel version, and it looks sharp and well built. Breville is the only company I know that has the magnetic tamper holder underneath the top of the unit, and it's a nice touch. A place to put the tamper, and always know where it is. Also, the tamper is a nice metal one, rather than the thin, light plastic many other brands use.
I also like that most, if not all, of what comes in contact with hot liquids is metal rather than plastic (though the portafilter does have some plastic, but I use a naked bottom portafilter as stated below). I kind of like the ease of the automatic machines that grind, tamp, and pull the shot, but the plastic group head makes me a bit uncomfortable. I try to minimize hot foods and liquids contacting plastic as much as possible. If plastic particles can leach out of water bottles, then heated plastics most likely will leach more.
As far as performance, I will touch on the grinder, pulling of the shots, hot water spout, and very importantly, the steam wand:
I have seen some complaints about Breville's grinders, and I don't understand why. Granted, I do believe that most of the complaints come from people who are much more advanced in their coffee preparation and understanding than I am. Nevertheless, I do find the grinder to do a good job. It has fine adjustments that you make with the dial on the left of the machine, plus larger scale adjustments that you can make with the grinder itself under where the bean hopper sits. I wouldn't say the larger adjustments are super easy, but definitely doable if you follow the directions. I've made a single adjustment on the grinder itself and only rely on the fine adjustments other than that. As a side note, I saw on an instructional video by another reviewer that you want to make the fine adjustments while grinding to prevent getting anything stuck. I'm not sure if this is necessary but I do it just in case.
I am impressed by how little of a mess the grinding makes. The dosage amount and grind size is consistent once I dialed everything in and left it there. Plus it's easy to switch from single to double dose.
Pulling shots is rather straight forward as well, but does take time getting things right. As far as getting it right, that's more dependent on the size and dosing of the grinds as well as the tamping force, but you see the results during the shot pull. I don't use the included portafilter because I've always liked the appearance of the naked bottom portafilters, so I found one on Amazon that's sized for this machine. The naked bottom ones look cool pulling the shot, but make a bit more of a mess than the standard portafilter, and are a little less forgiving than the included one.
With a fairly good grind size and amount, you can get good consistent shots. With my Barista Express, I noticed that the second pull was usually more bitter and not as good tasting as the first shot, if pulled within a few minutes of each other. With this machine, I can pull a double shot, steam the milk, then pull another double shot without any issues or difference in taste. The Barista Pro also has the three second heat up time vs the thirty second or so on the Barista Express, which isn't a huge deal itself but I believe the newer heating unit is more advanced and allows for the better second pull.
The hot water spout is angled and can dispense right into the cup after the shot is pulled without having to move the cup to a different location. Also, I like the angled spout versus the one on the Barista Express.
As far as the steam wand, it doesn't seem like there is much advertised or discussed about the improvements of the steam wand versus the Barista Express, but in my opinion, it is far more powerful. I had a lot of difficulty getting the correct texture of milk for latte art, but with the Barista Pro, the steam wand seems much more powerful, faster to steam the milk, and can more easily achieve that proper texture and consistency for good latte art (my latte art isn't very good, but I'm going to blame that on my skills rather than the steamer). For fairness, I will say that my skills have improved some since having the Barista Express, but I definitely feel a significant difference with this steam wand. Such that I feel that alone makes it worth the increased price compared to the Barista Express.
I have also tried an automatic machine. I would say that the automatic machines are easier to use, less of a learning curve (though there is still somewhat of a learning curve) and most give you the option to make a regular drip coffee as well. They don't usually have as good a shot pull or taste as a unit like this one, and personally I like the "artsy" part of going from grind to shot manually.
To conclude, I would definitely recommend this machine to anybody who is looking for very good espresso drinks that are better than what you will usually find in coffee shops, at the comfort of your home. If you're willing to learn how to use the steam wand well for lattes and cappuccinos, I feel this machine is better than the Barista Touch, and better than other machines in this price range. Within a few months, the machine pays for itself versus getting a latte a few times a week at a coffee shop.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022
Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
This is a very well-engineered Espresso machine that is a great place for any beginner, and even the intermediate barista. This is probably one of the best machines you can get under the $1000+ range from my research.

Like any espresso machine, it takes a lot of coffee and trial and error to get used to it. This is because you need to find the optimal pull time and grind size for each bean that you use. I highly recommend Nicoletti Old School Roast for latte-based drinks. For those, I use an internal burr of 4 and grind size of 9 or 10.

You can find excellent tutorials on YouTube specifying how to perfect the espresso pull for your bean of choice. The video "How to Dial In Breville Barista Pro" by Lifestyle Labs makes it very easy. However, you can also just use the preset values to get decent results. I wish that Breville had an official course on how to use it for complete beginners, because I was totally lost when I received mine.

After a lot of trial and error, I now am making oat milk lattes that taste exponentially better than anything I can buy at a coffee shop, for a fraction of the price. I currently use Elmhurst Oat Milk and Elmhurt Barista Edition because it's the only oat milk on the market that isn't filled with gums or oils.

My oat milk lattes are on par with any whole milk latte from the local coffee stores. Needless to say, I'm very happy with this machine.

Pros
- Easy to use, intuitive interface
- Very easy to clean
- Very easy to descale/service
- Visually appealing
- All necessary components in one chassis
- One button push for excellent single or double shot drinks

Cons
- Can't steam milk and pull espresso at the same time (all pros recommend doing this, so it's a bit silly that this unit can't).
- Steam takes significant time to generate. It also spits out water first, watering down your milk. Whereas Higher end espresso machines will instantly shoot steam that is pre-heated in a chamber)
- Grinder is not as precise as many high end grinders; There are no half sizes so it is difficult to fine tune at a certain point. My understanding is that it's not as powerful either and beans often get stuck in the hopper so you often need to tap on the hopper to make sure all the beans grind.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
5 star for sure. The machine is well built and great quality. I’m a big fan of Breville and own many of their products. It’s a great value also and not hard to use at all. Those that are lazy might disagree but I would rather take 5 minutes out of my morning to make my own espresso drink for just pennies compared to what coffee house’s charge for the same quality product. That’s not an exaggeration, it takes me literally 5 minutes for the whole espresso making process. That include grinding the coffee beans and steaming the milk, 5 minutes. You waist a lot longer driving to a coffee shop, waiting in line to order and waiting in line behind people also waiting on their coffee. Also, do the math, if you buy a coffee, just one coffee, for 5 or 6 dollars and that is a low end price at a coffee shop per day you can expect to spend $1,825 to $2,190 a year. A Barista Pro at 600 or 800 dollars, depending on if you catch them on sale, will pay for itself in a matter of months and my first machine lasted 7 years before the boiler gave in. That’s literally thousands of dollars saved not buying 1 cup of coffee per day at a coffee house and getting the same quality drink. I, with no doubt, will keep purchasing Breville espresso machines as long as they keep making the same quality machines at the reasonable prices they have now.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
Color: Damson BlueVerified Purchase
I recently became an espresso enthusiast and was looking for a machine that would grind, brew, and steam. This machine does it all for me!! After much research and quite a few YouTube tutorials I narrowed it down to this Breville and I have no regrets. There was A LOT poured down the drain due to operator error 🙄; however, I finally have found my “dial in” numbers and enjoy at least a cup or three a day!!

The quality is excellent, it looks amazing and is easy to use and clean.
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Miguel Perez
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente valor por el dinero
Reviewed in Mexico on January 10, 2024
Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
Me encantó la cafetera, hace su función de maravilla, es de uso muy fácil e intuitivo, tiene todo lo necesario para hacer tu expreso o latte solo agregando agua y granos de café pues la maquina viene con todos sus aditamentos. Loa compre en black friday a in precio excelente, altamente recomendable si te gusta el café espeso y no eres un barista profesional.
J. Chen
5.0 out of 5 stars So happy with this machine!
Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2023
Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
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 Was intimidated at first with all the pieces and learning curve to get the right grind, dose, pulling a perfect shot, and steaming the milk. After two weeks and watching some YouTube videos, it’s second nature. Pros: intuitive to use, fast heat up, makes delicious coffee! Cons: pricey, but worth it for our family of 4 coffee drinkers. So far it’s been great once we got our adjustments made with some trial and error. Highly recommend!

Update: it’s been nearly 4 months since owning this machine and my barista skills have improved! Able to pull good single and double shots, everything works great, and my latte art has improved too. Orange cup is 4 months later!
Note: I have since purchased leveler/tamper, new pitcher and barista cloths from Amazon.
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J. Chen
5.0 out of 5 stars So happy with this machine!
Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2023
Was intimidated at first with all the pieces and learning curve to get the right grind, dose, pulling a perfect shot, and steaming the milk. After two weeks and watching some YouTube videos, it’s second nature. Pros: intuitive to use, fast heat up, makes delicious coffee! Cons: pricey, but worth it for our family of 4 coffee drinkers. So far it’s been great once we got our adjustments made with some trial and error. Highly recommend!

Update: it’s been nearly 4 months since owning this machine and my barista skills have improved! Able to pull good single and double shots, everything works great, and my latte art has improved too. Orange cup is 4 months later!
Note: I have since purchased leveler/tamper, new pitcher and barista cloths from Amazon.
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Daniel Abraham
5.0 out of 5 stars This thing is incredible
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2023
Color: Red Velvet CakeVerified Purchase
I am new to the world of making my own espresso, but one thing I can say is I am no stranger to drinking it. This machine is beautiful, robust, and makes a fantastic beverage. It is simple to use, has only a small learning curve, and gets a lot of compliments. Ultimately it will pay for itself in about six months if you make your daily mug at home instead of buying it on the road, so there's no downside. It's fun too!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best cup of coffee you can make at home!
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2024
Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
This coffee machine makes great coffee!
Excelente producto
5.0 out of 5 stars Llevo 3 meses con ella y estoy satisfecho
Reviewed in Mexico on March 22, 2024
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Tienes que saber a lo que te metes con esto, es un hobbie que requiere tiempo y de querer, dinero. La maquina es un perfecto punto de partida para cualquier aficionado que quiera empezar en el mundo de hacer espresso. Yo me he metido profundamente y aunque me encantaría dar un salto a una gama mas alta de maquinas, esta funciona de maravilla y cumple mis necesidades. He mantenido mucha atención en su mantenimiento y correcto uso, espero poder seguirle sacando provecho por años.