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Krups XP5220 Review

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The Krups XP5220 espresso machine is good for what it can do, which is brew decent espresso. Unfortunately, there are too many problems with the way that the machine is built to make it a good choice for long term use. Taste The taste of the espresso is good. Not great, but good. While you [...]

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Nespresso D120 CitiZ Review

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The is the newer version of the Nespresso C120 that we reviewed here, and offers much of the same performance as that, but is even slightly better quality. This is truly a great machine at a good price. Find out more below.   Taste This is the big one for most people, and for a [...]

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Gaggia 14101 Classic Review

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Gaggia is a long standing espresso machine brand in Italy, but is much less well known in the United States, which is a place that has long been dominated by ‘house’ brands such as Krups, Mr. Coffee, or Cuisinart. At the high end of what we define as a consumer espresso machine, the 14101 Classic [...]

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De’Longhi ESAM5400 Review

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Many people already consider De’Longhi to be a very strong competitor in the automatic espresso machine category, and the ESAM5400 gives them just one more reason to think that. The De’Longhi ESAM5400 is a great product in a very competitive prosumer lineup of espresso machines. It it one of the least expensive that offers a [...]

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Cuisinart EM-200 Review

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We reviewed it’s younger brother the EM-100 here, and we have to say that there is a lot that the EM-200 has going for it as the older one in the family. Some of the quirks are gone, and there are a few great tricks that the EM-200 has picked up which make it a [...]

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Saeco 4045 Vienna Plus Review

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The is a high end automatic consumer espresso machine that lacks many of the features of some lower priced machines, but makes up for it by brewing a significantly better espresso. By focusing on the fundamentals and leaving out some of the unnecessary extras, you get a great cup of espresso without any extra work. [...]

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De’Longhi ESAM3300 Review

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From my perspective, there are two types of espresso machines out there for ‘normal’ people (those of us who don’t buy commercial machines): the regular models which range between $100-300 and the prosumer models that start at around $500 and go up from there. The De’Longhi ESAM3300 is definitively in the prosumer category at around [...]

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Jura 13531 Impressa C5 Review

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When it comes to super-automatic espresso machines, Jura’s are some of the best that you can buy. Their top-end machines can set you back over $3,000, which should probably tell you that since people are willing to pay them that much that they know their stuff. The Impressa C5 is one of the ‘entry-level’ machines [...]

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Bodum Pavina Thermo Glass Review

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There are plenty of ways to serve espresso drinks. You can pretty much put them in anything, but when you spend a lot of money on an espresso machine you want to serve it in the best. While there are a lot of espresso mugs out there, you really can’t go wrong with the , [...]

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Cuisinart EM-100 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The CuisinArt EM-100 is a fantastic combination of an affordable price with easy operation and stainless stylish steel design. This espresso machine is versatile enough to brew with both ground coffee and pods of ESE (Easy Serve Espresso). Its 15-bar pump will pull a powerful shot. The machine also features a cup heating tray on top that [...]

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Nespresso C100T Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

We felt that the Nespresso C100T was well designed and made reasonable espresso for its minute size. Its ease of use can help anyone make a shut of coffee anywhere anytime.   Taste The main feature of the Nespresso C100T is its ease of use and the quality of coffee can only be rated as average, at best. The [...]

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De Longhi BAR 32 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The DeLonghi BAR32 is an affordable pump-driven espresso maker that comes equipped with both a single and double filter for your espresso. Its ‘retro look’ is quite fun to use. Also, if you prefer using regular coffee mugs in place of espresso cups, this is a good option.   Taste It’s a great machine for [...]

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Nespresso Pixie Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

You could call the Nespresso Pixie the ‘Apple’ of espresso machines. It truly represents the ideologies held in such high regard by Apple executives, namely user-friendliness, compactness, superb quality, superb design, and ultra-cool proprietary.   Taste Espressos from the Pixie have successfully delighted the taste buds of those that sought a quick and affordable espresso fix without [...]

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Saeco 00354 Aroma Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The Saeco 00354 Aroma, produced in Italy, was introduced to serve the needs of those people that are serious about their lattes and cappuccinos, yet seek a quick and reliable self-service facility in their own homes. It features a patented panerello milkfrother and high-pressure portafilter.   Taste The Saeco does not fail to impress us. Even our strong coffee taste buds were satisfied [...]

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DeLonghi EC5 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

You’ll get a good and robust cup of flavorful espresso, latte, or cappuccino from theDeLonghi EC5. The fact that you can adjust it to produce 1 or 2 cups of coffee according to what you need then and there is an extra bonus. You can rely on this machine to give you a nice relaxing latte [...]

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Capresso 30301 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The Capresso 30301 comes with a powerful 800-watt motor and enough features to brew a super-hot café-quality cup of espresso at home.   Taste This machine is a bit difficult to operate at first. The cup of coffee you’ll be getting from the Capresso will be slightly hotter than that from other machines in general. Once you get the [...]

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Krups XP1020 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The  machine has a number of great features that can help you brew a mean cup of espresso at home.   Taste One of the down sides with taste on this machine is that it doesn’t let you adjust brew strength to your preferences. However, we really didn’t taste much of a difference between this coffee [...]

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Mr. Coffee ECMP50 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The Mr. Coffee ECMP50 is a faster, sleeker, and much better version of its predecessors.   Taste Now, it will make you a good cup of espresso, but you’ll need to follow the rules carefully. Going through the directions first can help. Pay attention to using the right size and roast of coffee and never [...]

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Nespresso CitiZ C120 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

Available in red, black, and crème white, this Nespresso CityZC120 might not be everybody’s ‘cup of espresso,’ but it’s one of the best compact machines fromNespresso out there. When it comes to making homemade espresso, the NespressoCityZ C120 takes the art to a whole new level. In fact, this is one espresso machine that we’ve seen near to none negative [...]

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Rancilio Silvia V3 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The Rancilio Silvia Espresso machine has attracted some great reviews from critics. Today, we analyze the ins and outs of this espresso machine for our readers. Rancilio itself has been manufacturing quality espresso machines since back in the 1920’s and claim to engage in extensive research & development for continual advancement of products. Anyone who’s [...]

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Breville Barista Express BES860XL Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The Barista Express BES860XL is a great machine in a ton of different ways. Sitting at $599.99, it’s not the cheapest thing out there, but for that price you get a lot of great things, and a few not so good as well. The general makeup of the machine is very high quality and that [...]

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Mr. Coffee ECM160 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The Mr. Coffee ECM160 is a very inexpensive machine that works well for incredibly cheap espresso makers, but has a couple major design flaws that are done as a result of the cheap price, the most notable is the mechanism that’s used to brew espresso. The steam mechanism in the ECM160 is inferior to the [...]

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DeLonghi EC702 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The DeLonghi EC702 is a great machine that sits at the top of the DeLonghi line. For the price range of $100-200, it is a strong contender that has a few flaws but creates a good quality espresso for the cost. As with other machines from DeLonghi, the quality of the espresso does vary by [...]

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DeLonghi EC155 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The DeLonghi EC155 is an incredibly versatile machine and at a great price point. It’s easily one of the better machines for under $100 that’s out there, and is good at churning out quick espresso shots. The overall quality of the espresso made in the machine isn’t up for question as almost everyone who’s tried [...]

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Nespresso Essenza C101 Review – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

The Nespresso Essenza is a relative newcomer to the world of espresso machines, with the entire line being only a few years old, but is already becoming a force to be reckoned with. The machine uses the Nestle version single serving coffee cups that were made popular by Keurig for their coffee makers. While the [...]

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Criteria When Selecting an Espresso Machine – Only Espresso Machine Reviews

Selecting an espresso machine should be considered an investment. The amount of money that you spend on the machine combined with the amount of time and enjoyment that you get out of using your machine is extremely important. Nobody wants to buy a machine that makes great espresso, but is hard to use or breaks [...]

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