Shopping CartDeLonghi ECO310BK 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Machine, Piano Black
Date : May 25th, 2010Espresso Machines
Review : 3 Reviews
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List Price : $ 350.00
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Tags : 15BarPump, Black, Delonghi, ECO310BK, Espresso, Machine, Piano
- 15-bar-pump espresso machine with stainless-steel boiler and self-priming operation
- Simple push-button controls; cappuccino frother; 2 separate thermostats
- Patented dual-function filter holder for ground espresso and ESE coffee pods
- 48-ounce removable water tank; built-in tamper; cup-warming tray; removable drip tray
- Measures approximately 10-1/5 by 9 by 11-4/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty
The De’Longhi Espresso Maker has a patented dual-function filter holder for use with ground espresso, this unique filter mixes air into the brewing process to produce a perfect crema. Distinguished by it’s caramel color, the crema is the essence of authentic espresso. The filter also accommodates E.S.E pods. This great espresso machine offers a cappuccino system frother that mixes steam and milk to create a rich creamy froth. It’s perfect for making cappuccino, latte or any other frothy milk c
Overall happy with the product,
We were worried about purchasing this product after reading the previous review about the lukewarm results. However, we had read so many other reviews of similar machines that we thought it could easily have been user error. When we bought the machine, we actually read the manual very carefully before doing anything. (Not our typical style
We followed the instructions. We did more than the minimum 5 recommended times of running the machine using water only; it needed about 10 times of this to get really hot — but only on the first time out of the box. The espresso itself can be pretty good, but probably only for a casual espresso drinker. Even for casual sippers such as ourselves, it is easy to pull a shot that is completely undrinkable. (Actually, my husband is less discerning, so we feed him the “bad” shots.) I know what a beautiful espresso tastes like since I work next to a famous Illy shop in DC, and this espresso is, sadly, not the same. But, it is still very wonderful and enjoyable. Very drinkable, if you take care. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase.
I would like to give another tip, which is that the first 10 or so times that you use the machine, the filter attachment (the thing with the handle) is extremely hard to get to its fully attached position. Fully attached is perpendicular to the machine; this is not indicated anywhere in the manual. So if your machine is LOUD, you may not have this fully attached. It gets easier after a few uses. The machine is not very loud when you use it properly.
Cheers!
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|Perfect price, style and size,
Purchased to fit the look and size of my small European kitchen, I use it with the little Deca Premium pads easily available here in Belgium for a reasonable price. Haven’t yet tried tamping my own cup with ready-made, or grinding & using my own beans, but when I do, it’ll be Illy or Lavazza, or Douwe Eggberts coffee, that I try. The coffee itself, and fineness of the grind, is 9/10ths of the equation when it comes to filter coffee or espresso, in my opinion.
Haven’t had a bad cup yet using the Deca pads, and the temp has been just fine, every time, so no reason to go crazy trying everything under the sun. Around the corner, there are 8 caffes I can use for that, anyway! What I wanted was a way to get my caffiene fix, quick, here at home, without needing a degree in avionics or engineering to learn the ins and outs of the machine.
It was simple to use using the “quick card” pictures included to set up and get going, and in a few minutes–voila! Hot, delicious espresso.
The machine is brand new to me, so maybe over time I’ll come to find some things I don’t like about it. For now, it’s exactly what we wanted at a price we didn’t mind paying.
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|Fanstastic Machine, but requires skill.,
I fell in love with this machine–both its looks and its espresso quality–after being introduced to it by a DeLonghi employee in a department store. He pulled a great shot for me in the store: dark, rich taste, very hot, with a lot of crema, and for the past week I’ve had similarly great results at home. I was leery buying this machine after reading the Amazon reviews, but I took a risk and I couldn’t be happier.
Lukewarm shots seem to be a common complaint for machines like this. They happen for a variety of reasons, but this 15-bar pump definitely produces all the heat you need. Problems occur, rather, when the filter (the scoop-like handle) and your espresso cups aren’t hot enough. First, run the machine with just water at least once before you make a shot, every time. I also run the filter and my cup(s) under hot water just before using, and as a result my coffee both tastes rich and is very hot. You also, without a doubt, need coffee that’s been ground with an excellent conical burr grinder to get a fine and consistent grind, which is crucial for the way machines like this work. Most grinders that do a great espresso grind unfortunately cost as much as this machine, but as a substitute you can certainly get it ground professionally at your local coffee shop, and use that coffee for a few days. Not as fresh, but the grind is more crucial. Keep in mind these two things (good grind + warm cups & filter) and you will produce fantastic shots with this machine. And its style definitely classes up your kitchen!
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