Friday, 2 September 2011

De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker


Use convenient pods or ground coffee with the patented dual function filter holder. It makes espresso preparation simple and fast

Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the swivel jet frother, for perfect drinks every time

Eliminate annoying start-up preparation with the self-priming operation

Always brew espresso at the perfect temperature with two separate thermostats, which allow for water and steam pressure to be controlled separately

Enjoy delicious espresso for years to come with the durable, high-quality stainless steel boiler and 15 bar pump pressure

With two thermostats for separately controlling water and steam pressure, this convenient appliance makes espresso or cappuccino at the perfect temperature for both. The 15-bar pump-driven machine features a durable stainless-steel broiler, and its self-priming operation allows for brewing a favorite beverage without annoying start-up preparations. In addition, the unit's unique dual-function filter accommodates both E.S.E. pods and ground espresso. Used with ground espresso, the filter mixes air into the brewing process to produce a perfect crema, which, distinguished by its caramel color, is the essence of authentic espresso. And for excellent cappuccinos, the espresso maker's adjustable swivel jet frother mixes steam and milk to create a rich creamy froth. Other highlights include a removable 35-ounce water tank for simple cleaning and filling, an "on/off" switch with an indicator light, and a removable drip tray. Designed and engineered in Italy, the 1000-watt espresso maker measures 7-1/2 by 9-1/2 by 11-1/8 inches and carries a one-year warranty.



This review is from: De\'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino MakerI love espresso, and this little baby makes a great cup. Here are a few points that might be useful for you to know:Good points: *It doesn't take up too much room on the counter and looks nice with it's silver metal accents. *The water reservoir is a good size, you can make about 8-10 shots before you need to refill it, which is very easy to do, and there is a clear section behind the basket which shows the water level. *Fast heat-up time (only about a minute), good frothing wand, no wait time between frothing and brewing (though you do have to wait a little between brewing and frothing).Be warned: *Frothing wand is only 3 1/4 inches from the counter top. Not a big deal, I just went and bought a frothing cup that is about that height.*Distance from grounds basket to tray is only 2 1/2 inches, I usually use a small espresso cup. *Built-in tamper sucks, buy a good metal one. *You don't end up with a nice dry puck, the grounds basket is a watery soup after your espresso is made, so I dump it down the disposal. *You will end up drinking more espresso than you mean to, it's that good!Seriously, I chose this machine after a lot of online researching, and decided on this one based on its outstanding reviews and great price. What led me to it were the reviews of another DeLonghi, the EC140B, which is an older and less attractive model, but had reviews from people who had owned theirs for 6 and 10 years! I'm hoping that this one will have the same longevity. ----- UPDATE: I've now had this machine for 8 months and it started running very slow. I'd been using only distilled water, so I knew it wasn't a calcification issue, so I looked into it and it turns out machines like this one (no backflushing) need to be cleaned every month or so to remove built up grounds that work their way inside the machine. So I ran some cleaner through it and all this nasty brownish liquid came out, and now it runs great again! So remember people, take good care of your things and they will take good care of you. A lesson I am still learning...- and to answer a question commented on this review, my tamper is 2 inches in diameter....

This review is from: De\'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino MakerFirst, a couple of disclaimers:1. This is the first pump-driven espresso machine that we have owned.2. We generally drink cafe Americano, which is an espresso with a little added hot water (or cold water with an iced Americano). We make an occasional cappuccino and have thus used the steam wand, but not extensively.After doing a cost/benefit analysis in regards to our current cafe Americano habit (~10 per week), we realized that there would be some justification to buying a home unit. We first considered the Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker, but reviewers consistently lamented the unit's tendency to clog the filter, necessitating time-consuming cleaning. Also, not being completely sure that we would actually use the espresso maker, we balked at the $250 price tag.We also considered moving up to one of the superautomatico machines that grind, tamp, brew and dispose of the grinds, but we worried about the reliability of technolo...




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