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Good value

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After a few trial and error, finally figure out the right amount of coffee and how tight to press the coffee. It tastes as good as when I use a professional Espresso available at my office. One complain is that it is really very tight space which can only use small cup.

Good machine but had to replace with warranty

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The machine worked fine for a couple of months but then it crapped out on me. I called the 800 number on the back and they sent me a new one, but I had to pay shipping. It works great otherwise.

love it

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I've had a steam espresso machine for years and it just went out on me so I was looking for a new one, i read the reviews on this one and i just love it. The coffee tastes great and the foaming of the milk for my latte is perfect. I would highly recommend this machine if you are looking for a reasonably priced machine.

Amazing Espresso, Great little Machine!

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This is my second day with this machine, and I am still learning the ropes of making great espresso! It took me around 5-6 tries to make a good espresso with thick crema, but I gotta tell you that this machine can make Starbucks quality shots or even better in my opinion. I have learned that you have to let the machine warm up for about 15 to 20 min before making espresso, and to accelerate the process you can run a couple of blank shots (just water) for the machine to heat up faster. I am using Pilon Coffee for espresso that I've got at Marshals for $4.50 for for a 16 oz package, and it makes great espresso with thick crema. I have also used the Starbucks espresso pods "bold" ($5.37 with tax for 12 pods) and it works really good as well. When you make a single shot use the smaller filter and fill it up up to the top with coffee and then tamp it good, you have to put some muscle into it, so it gets packed really good. The steam wand is a little too low and it makes it a little uncomfortable to place a milk jar under it, but if you can find a short jar that will fix that issue. Overall it's a great machine for the price, you won't be disappointed if you get it. Like I said it's my second day with the machine, so I will updated later - so far I have made around 5-6 great espresso shots and 3 lattes. Enjoy!

Best for Price - Excellent foam and taste

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This is the best and least expensive pump type expresso maker I have found. Produces consistently good expresso -- two cups at a time -- with lots of foam. Good size water container. I found that if one heats it up with the switch on steam and then quickly switch to expresso, one does not have to wait to heat it up or run an initial water run. Steam function is excellent. I have had it for six months and there have been no signs of mechanical problems. But we will have to see -- at this low price I would be pleasantly surprized if the pump lasted more than a few years. I buy distilled water to minimize possible corrosion - it is worth it at .89 a gallon. For price and quality, you cannot go wrong with this machine. I used to own a Krups pressure-type (no pump) expresso maker which really made sucky expresso and cost $30 more.