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DeLonghi EC155 Comments
This is rather a fun machine to use. If you want only one small cup of espresso, it works fine. To accommodate larger amount, I purchased additional filters on-line. To clean the filters it is necessary to run hot water through them after grounds have been washed away, otherwise stale coffee stays in them until next use. At 3 charges per day, the machine will last about one year, at which point the pump motor will freeze up.Read full review
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Espresso Maker
This item is to short of space for a mug,cup, or anything! the space to fit a cup is only 1&5/8 inches, NO room for a cup very poor design, I sent it back and never had a chance to use it, Dissatisfied customer. Read full review
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Good espresso machine
I'm a coffee lover on this machine so far has deliver good expresssos, with the good creamy top. I still need to find a right coffee to be stronger. I don't use the small cup just the bigger one to make me a luongo size espresso. You must remember this machine is manual, meaning you have to stop it at the cup size you want.Read full review
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Basic but works great
We love this machine. We have used one almost daily for many years and it finally gave up the ghost, so we just ordered an identical replacement. This is not a fancy machine but it does exactly what we want, which is to make great espresso easily and with minimal hassle. The simplicity of the machine seems to contribute to it's longevity. We use only drinking water for it that is purchased in bulk at the store, so we have no calcium buildup problems that require extensive or even regular cleaning. We learned years ago that our tap water leaves residue on everything, even when cycled through our water filtration and softening system. Using distilled water or spring water from the store eliminates many problems with our four coffee making systems. A couple of times a year we simply run some white vinegar through our DeLonghi as a preventive measure, and I clean the coffee residue off of the internal parts every few months. Like I said, we used an identical DeLonghi for many years before replacing it with this one. Not too much to review...it is inexpensive, works great, and lasts a long time if quality water is used. It's perfect for us.Read full review
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Absolutely the best home machine for the price!
This machine does almost everything the expensive machines do at a fraction of the cost. The only restriction I have found is that there isn't quite enough bar pressure for very fine grind coffee. Not really a problem as long as you don't use a very fine grind. you need to practice with the machine until you get the right formula of grind, blend, and quantity down to your taste preference. I prefer using a local roaster and working with them on the blend and the grind and I have mine perfected. Better than I can get at Starbucks for pennies per cup! It also takes time to learn how to get the most out of the frother but a little experimentation and I have that down pat as well. My technique is to use half & half instead of milk and to just pour about a half inch into the frothing pitcher and tilt it so that the tip of the frother is near the bottom of the pitcher. That way the froth stays dense and heats up to the proper temperature. Read full review
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Quality of espresso by this machine
This is my second machine. The first one started leaking water thru steam outlet.
I like crema and milk froth it makes. This is an entry level basic in expensive machine and if lasts for a year, I should feel happy.Read full review
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Long wait for an Expresso...
If you follow the directions, one must first wait 20 minutes for the water to reach the proper temperature. If you use the frother, the delay for a cappuccino or latte is even longer. This is not the device one wants to use in the morning if you are trying to get ready for work and are looking for a fast cup of coffee to take on the road. Those with a Keurig machine will know what I am talking about. If time is not a factor, then this machine is a good choice, I found watching the "How-To videos" on You Tube easier to understand than reading and following the written directions in the booklet. Proper grinding, tamping, steaming, etc. is an art according to all those coffee expects on You Tube. One even won some awards for her brew prep and servings.Read full review
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A GREAT LITTLE ESPRESSO MAKER
This DeLonghi espresso maker does what it's supposed to. It makes real bar quality espresso. It tastes and looks like the real thing from the cafe'. It is easy to operate and to keep clean. My only complaint is that, while the coffee holder has a nice sturdy handle, it is difficult to screw it onto the machine because it lacks a convenient way to hold the body of the machine still as you screw on the coffee. Still, I manage to wrestle with it and make excellent coffee. The results are worth the ll inconvenience. I paid $ 63.00 for mine w/free shipping and no tax.Read full review
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Good for the money
This is a good machine for the money.
Pros- makes good espresso, steams milk decent very frothy foam, easy to use.
Cons- does not really get milk temp hot enough, takes a while to brew multiple drinks.
Still better than buying lattes every day, and the espresso it brews is foamy and killer tasting .Read full review
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Great little machine for the money
This is the 2nd machine i have bought in the past five years. Very easy to use and to clean. Make sure to give it time to really warm up or the coffee won't be hot enough. As my machine got older, i had to run the brew cycle until some water came out before the frother would work. But, it wasn't a big deal and this little machine delivers a decent cup of coffee and the frother is easy to use.Read full review
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The best bang for the buck
I have owned several of these machines and all have been very reliable...one thing I like about this model is that despite of the pump it is indeed very quiet...my other ones made a lot more noise while brewing...BTW an advise...do not use fine ground coffee, coffee or if you do do not pressure it too hard or the expresso won't come out...Read full review
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