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If you’ve done lots of research on high-quality coffee makers, you’ve probably heard of this machine.
Because of all this, I just had to review the Espressione Combination Stainless Steel Espresso Maker.
So, without further ado, read on to find out all the pros and cons of this espresso maker.
My Star Rating
The Design
Okay, this is probably the best part of this machine. When I try out the majority of coffee brewers, most of them are made of plastic, and as a result, they look cheap and ugly.
However, this one is completely different. Designed in Switzerland, this isn’t your ordinary coffee maker. The stainless steel look really makes it stand out and would perfectly suit any kitchen.
It has easy-to-use buttons, and the whole thing is very simple to use, especially seeing as though there are many different coffee functions to use.
Cleaning the Machine
Although most things to do with the machine are easy, cleaning certainly isn’t one of them. For example, I found that if the portafilter is not clean, it will often not finish a pull.
When it comes to cleaning, the best thing to do is to always run a shot without the portafilter to wash away any coffee grounds that may have gotten stuck every time you make espresso.
Luckily, the water tank can be removed quite easily, and the rest of the machine can be wiped down quickly and without fuss due to the material that the machine is made out of.
Makes Up to 10 Cups of Coffee
The coffee filter feature is quite good. What’s more, the carafe is heatproof with volume markers, which allowed me to brew the exact amount of coffee as well as keep it hot and ready whenever I wanted to drink it.
The fact that it brewed 10 cups of coffee was perfect for when I invited friends to come over or even if I wanted to drink loads throughout the day.
19-bar Espresso
The 19-bar pump espresso machine creates really high-quality coffee. I found that it was easy to create fantastic single and double espressos as well as wonderful cappuccinos and lattes. The thermo block heating system created a consistent temperature so that each one I made was as good as the last one.
And if you don’t want to have coffee every day, the hot water function makes it easy to make great teas too.
Steam Wand
The steam wand, along with everything else that this machine offers, is a great addition. It is quite a good one and works perfectly in creating microfoam without it taking too long to master this feature.
Specs
Wrapping Up My Espressione Combination Stainless Steel Espresso + Coffee Maker Review
This is a wonderful machine, especially when you consider all the different features that come with it. Whether I wanted an espresso or filter coffee, I was able to do both with the machine, all while being able to use a steam wand as well for a great microfoam.
Although it does take a reasonable amount of time to clean it, the results are worth it in my opinion.
However, if you’re only looking for a dedicated espresso machine, check out my review on the Calphalon .
All in all, I hope you enjoyed reading my review. Have you used this machine before? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!