DeLonghi ESAM6600 Brew Station Digital Super-Automatic Espresso Machine

Review DeLonghi ESAM6600 Brew Station Digital Super-Automatic Espresso Machine

DeLonghi ESAM6600 Brew Station Digital Super-Automatic Espresso Machine Overview

• 1350-watt fully automatic 15-bar espresso machine
• Thermoblock technology for excellent heat distribution
• Integrated conical burr grinder; direct-brew system
• Digital programmable menu settings; dishwasher-safe parts
• Measures 16-1/2 by 11-1/4 by 15 inches

DeLonghi ESAM6600 Brew Station Digital Super-Automatic Espresso Machine Review

          I researched fully automatic espresso machines for over 6 months, always coming back to the Delonghi products. I read the good, the bad and the ugly of all of them, watched videos ect.... As we continued to drain our bank account with "take out,expensive, lattes and cappucino's" we bit the bullet and purchased the Delonghi Gran Dama. WOW is all I can say... We use it every day. Programmed to come on at a certain time to heat up, so when I come down I press a button and make the perfect cup of coffee, latte, cappucino whatever I'm in the mood for and in my own home. It's easy to use, yes a little loud BUT my 2year old and 7 year old do not even wake up and their rooms are above the kitchen. The cleaning and maintenance is no big deal and if your spending this much on any product I hope you want to maintain and take care of it as some people do their expensive cars....The machine tells you everything to do and has very clear directions that yes you must read before you use it only because it will only ensure you set it up correctly and get your perfect cup... I read the bad reviews complaints and I just don't have any of the problems they have... maybe they are from the competition worried about business)... If you are a coffee freak like I am or just want a "good cup of joe" this is for you...ENJOY

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DeLonghi EN720.M Automatic Coffee Machine with Capsule System, Cappuccino, Latte and Espresso

Review DeLonghi EN720.M Automatic Coffee Machine with Capsule System, Cappuccino, Latte and Espresso

DeLonghi EN720.M Automatic Coffee Machine with Capsule System, Cappuccino, Latte and Espresso Overview

          Be your own barista with the Lattissima by De'Longhi. You and your guests can enjoy delicious cappuccinos and lattes anytime. It's never been easier to create authentic Italian drinks with Nespresso's patented coffee capsule technology and De'Longhi's patented milk container. Simply place a capsule in the top of the machine and slide the milk container onto the front, place a cup under the nozzle and press the one-touch button. The Lattissima does all the work for you. The milk container detaches easily so you can place it in the refrigerator and the used capsules automatically eject into a container for quick removal. Other highlights include a drip tray that accommodates latte cups, easy-to-use illuminated controls, self-priming operation, energy-saving adjustable auto off timer, as well as a cup warmer and a removable drip tray. Enjoy coffee for years to come with the Latttissima pump automatic espresso machine.

• Easily prepares latte or cappuccino with the patented "Single Touch" hot milk system. Simply slide the milk tank onto front of the machine. Clean button makes it easy to maintain.
• Convenient illuminated control panel buttons allow you to choose your favorite drink with ease, with 2 milk and 2 coffee selections
• No more mess or measuring with Nespresso's easy-to-use patented coffee capsule system. Simply load the capsule into the machine and push the button. The machine automatically ejects the capsules after brewing is complete
• Energy-saving with adjustable auto-off timer
• Accommodates latte cups with the unique sliding drip tray

DeLonghi EN720.M Automatic Coffee Machine with Capsule System, Cappuccino, Latte and Espresso Review

We purchased this machine primarily to make cappuccinos and lattes. It is easy to use and consistently makes excellent drinks. We use bottled water for all of our coffee so we have not had to descale the maker. However, the machine comes with a water-hardness tester and the machine can be adjusted based upon water hardness. We did not have to use the tester or make any adjustments.

Having to order the coffee pods directly from Nespresso may be a problem for some users. We order all my coffee online so we do not find ordering the pods from Nespresso to be particularly inconvenient. Also, we like knowing that the pods are not sitting on the shelf of a retailer for months.

If you are looking for a machine to make espressos, cappuccinos and lattes, you will love this machine. We have not been disappointed at all with this machine and would buy it again.

At the time of this review, there is only one other review of the Nespresso Lattessimo Premium. I do not necessarily disagree with some of the points that reviewer is making. For the use he or she is describing, there are better choices (Kruig makes an excellent single cup coffee maker). In using another espresso machine, we found that low fat milk makes better foam. We also prefer using 0% or 2% milk, so that is not an issue for us. 

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Cuisinart CHW-12 Black/Stainless Coffeemaker Plus Hot Water System 12-Cup Programmable

Review Cuisinart CHW-12 Black/Stainless Coffeemaker Plus Hot Water System 12-Cup Programmable

Cuisinart CHW-12 Black/Stainless Coffeemaker Plus Hot Water System 12-Cup Programmable Overview

• Hot Water System lets you enjoy instant soups, teas, cocoas and more
• Fully automatic with 24 hour programmability, auto shutoff, 1-4 cup setting, Brew Pause, carafe temperature control (low, medium,high) and self clean function
• 12-Cup glass carafe has a drip-free pour spout and a comfortable handle for easy serving
• Includes: 2 charcoal water filters and a permanent gold tone filter that ensures only the freshest coffee flavor flows through. Measuring scoop. Instruction book
• Measures 10.2 by 8.6 by 14.4 inches; 3-Year limited warranty

Cuisinart CHW-12 Black/Stainless Coffeemaker Plus Hot Water System 12-Cup Programmable Review

          I actually went online looking for a new tea kettle, and found this 2 in 1 coffee maker. Not only does it make great coffee, but I LOVE the hot water dispenser. The kids can use it for making hot oatmeal or hot cocoa, and I can use it for hot tea and lemon water after my morning cup of Joe. It has a light indicator that turns solid when the water is ready, and another light that tells you that it needs more water added. The whole unit fits nicely under my kitchen cabinets. I really have no complaints about it.

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Melitta Brew Station Coffeemaker 12-Cup Programmable

Review Melitta Brew Station Coffeemaker 12-Cup Programmable

Melitta Brew Station Coffeemaker 12-Cup Programmable Overview

• Regular, bold and robust coffee setings to suit your taste
• Hotter brewing temperature than the leading competitor for richer-tasting coffee
• Programmable with 2-hour auto shutoff
• Adjustable keep warm
• Automatic pause and serve

Melitta Brew Station Coffeemaker 12-Cup Programmable Review

          I bought this pot a month ago to replace a leaking 14 year old Braun. Unlike the Cuisinart, Krups, DiLongi and at least one other brand I've bought and returned, this one does those things a good coffee maker should do: It makes good coffee, it doesn't leak, the carafe has yet to drip one drop (why is this so hard?), it is easy to use (I disagree with another reviewer that the settings are hard to read, though they could be better), the reservoir is easy to fill, and the brew-pause feature doesn't drip and it's easy to re-insert the carafe. I'd give it 5 stars but (a) I wish you could control the length of time the hot-plate stays hot, (b) the machine is black and the coffee is black so it's hard to see with a glance how much coffee is left in the pot, and (c) it would be nice if, when changing the automatic start time, you could go backwards as well as forward, rather than cycling though a lot of hours or minutes. These three shortcomings are MINOR in light of all the really important things it does right. I hope is lasts as long as my Braun.  

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Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Station Coffeemaker 12-Cup Programmable

Review Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Station Coffeemaker 12-Cup Programmable

Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Station Coffeemaker 12-Cup Programmable Overview

• Classic brushed metal design with a 12-Cup carafe with ergonomic handle for comfortable, dripless pouring
• Brew pause feature lets you enjoy a cup of coffee before brewing has finished. Adjustable heater plate (low, medium, high) ensures that your coffee stays at the temperature you like best
• 24-hour advance brew start, programmable auto shutoff from 0 to 4 hours plus a 1- to 4-Cup feature when making less than 5 cups
• Includes: Charcoal water filter and permanent gold tone filter that ensures only the freshest coffee flavor flows through. Measuring scoop. Instruction book
• Measures 14-1/4 by 8 by 10-3/4 inches; 3-Year limited warranty

Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Station Coffeemaker 12-Cup Programmable Review

          I was looking for a replacement coffee maker after my Kerig started "acting up". I am very happy with this my choice of Cuisinart. The only draw back is that the water reservior is hard to read but I got around that by messuring the water before pouring it in. It was easy to program the time and the auto brew timer. It also fits in nicely with our other stainless steal applicances

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Neapolitan coffee maker, and American Espresso

There are many ways to brew coffee:
The Neapolitan coffee is a coffee mocha (Cuccumella) that is used in Naples for the preparation of coffee at home. Once properly set the coffee and stuck the elements, the machine should be set on fire when the coffee is ready you must be ready to twist the particular machine to get it out.

The coffee is traditionally despised by the Italians, although no longer perceives the damage of previous years, also thanks to chains like Starbucks, that have convinced many people that sipping a cup of coffee can be a good pleasure. The American coffee is often accompanied by false comparisons with our espresso: it is a different drink, to sip slowly, and not for a quick energy recharge. To achieve it you can buy special machines for this type of coffee or use the soluble, such as Nescafe.

The espresso coffee is definitely the most loved by people at home can be done with the classic mocha, or with electric espresso machines, similar to those of bars, including the supermarkets are flooded. Do not miss the fashion in recent years of pods or capsules, to get home a creamy coffee like the bar.

Chocolate cake with coffee cream

The chocolate cake with coffee cream is a dessert consisting of a really good basic chocolate filled with coffee cream, covered with chocolate icing decorated with lots of dark chocolate curls. Prepare this cake is very simple, we see in detail the recipe and preparation:

For the base of the cake: 150 grams flour type 00, 200 grams of dark chocolate, 100 g butter, 100 ml of cream, 5 egg yolks, 4 egg whites, 150 gr sugar, 1 sachet of baking powder.

Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler, remove from heat, add the cream and stir until the mixture is homogeneous. Beat the egg yolks with sugar until you get a massive bulk, then add the melted chocolate and mix well. Sift the flour little by little on the compound, combine the yeast and mix well. Pour into a buttered and floured, bake at 185 ° about 35-40 minutes. After cooking, baking and allow to cool.

For the cream: 1 quart of milk, 250 grams of sugar, 5 eggs, 3 egg yolks, 100 grams of flour, 1 sachet of vanilla, 2 cups of strong coffee, 1 tablespoon of instant coffee.

Slowly bring milk to a boil combining the vanilla. Mix in a bowl the eggs, sugar and flour, help with an electric mixer. Combine the milk made flush with stirring. Put everything on the stove over low heat, stirring constantly to thicken. Once cooked, transfer the mixture into a baking dish and cover in contact with the film. Allow to cool.

To cover Chocolate: 150 g butter, 150 grams of dark chocolate.

Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler.

Finish

Divide the base of the cake horizontally, fill with coffee cream. Cover the cake with the melted chocolate with the help of a spatula. Decorate the cake with about 150-200 grams of chocolate curls.

DeLonghi ESAM5500M Digital Super Automatic Espresso Machine

Review DeLonghi ESAM5500M Digital Super Automatic Espresso Machine

DeLonghi ESAM5500M Digital Super Automatic Espresso Machine Overview

          DeLonghi ESAM5500M Perfecta Esclusivo Digital Super Automatic Machine for lattes, coffee espresso & cappuccinos with single touch cappuccino & latte. This espresso maker has an easy to use control panel with digital programmable menu settings allowing the ability to adjust the start time, auto shut-off and clock. The patented single touch cappuccino and latte system includes a 25oz milk container, detachable lid, for frothed milk for cappuccino or steamed milk for latte. It also includes a unique automatic cleaning function with an easy push of a button. All parts are dishwasher-safe. The compact and patented direct -to-brew system with thermoblock technology provides excellent heat distribution and it's removable for easy cleaning. Features included are: integrated lower-pitch burr grinder, double boiler with espresso boiler, instant reheat function, decalcification system, cup warmer, hot water spout, removable 1.8l (60oz)water tank, coffee bean container capacity, removable used coffee container and drip tray, height-adjustable coffee spouts, 1-3 hr adjustable auto shut-off, programmable timer on function, water filter.

• Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the patented "Single Touch" hot milk system. Simply slide the milk tank onto front of the machine. Clean button makes it easy to maintain.
• Easy-to-use digital control panel with programmable menu settings: adjust start time, auto off, clock, temperature, coffee strength (5 settings) and cup size with rotary dial (4 settings).
• Grinds beans instantly for the freshest espresso with the patented "Direct-to-Brew" system. Brewing system is compact and removable for easy cleaning.
• No waiting between preparing espresso and cappuccino with the double boiler system
• Consistent, fresh and aromatic ground coffee with the professional-quality conical low-pitch burr grinder. Grind settings allow you to adjust the fineness for all types of beans.

DeLonghi ESAM5500M Digital Super Automatic Espresso Machine Review

I love this machine! I have been making espresso and milk drinks non-stop since I got it and everything works great. I was a little leery at first not having a "steam spout", but the milk frother works great. In addition to selecting the kind of milk drink you want, the frother has several settings. The owner's manual was very helpful. With the various settings I have had no problems getting the consistency that I want.
The espresso taste is great and the machine easy to use - watch the video and read the manual! One of the best things is that there is no mess. My friend has a separate grinder and non-automatic espresso machine. There are coffee grounds everywhere and it makes an awful mess. The Delonghi makes no mess and it is easy to clean.

Some have mentioned that the coffee is not hot enough. Maybe this is an American preference. From my time in Italy I noticed that they serve espresso drinks (including milk drinks) much less hot than what we are used to here. The hotness of the coffee has not been an issue for me. I followed the instructions to make the coffee and milk hotter and if I feel the need I pop my cup in the microwave for a few seconds. One thing I do that works great is to pre-heat the cups by filling them with water and putting them in the microwave for a minute or two. But basically, I don't think espresso drinks are supposed to be as hot as an American cup of drip.

I also use purified water. I don't use distilled water - I use bottled drinking water that has some minerals in it. Tastes better.

I would definitely buy the Delonghi if I had the decision to make again.

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DeLonghi EN660.R Nespresso Lattissima Single Serve Espresso Maker

Review DeLonghi EN660.R Nespresso Lattissima Single Serve Espresso Maker

DeLonghi EN660.R Nespresso Lattissima Single Serve Espresso Maker Overview

          Be your own barista with the Lattissima by De'Longhi. You and your guests can enjoy delicious cappuccinos and lattes anytime. It's never been easier to create authentic Italian drinks with Nespresso's patented coffee capsule technology and De'Longhi's patented milk container. Simply place a capsule in the top of the machine and slide the milk container onto the front, place a cup under the nozzle and press the one-touch button. The Lattissima does all the work for you! The milk container detaches easily so you can place it in the refrigerator and the used capsules automatically eject into a container for quick removal. The minute you get your Lattissima home you can start making delectable drinks for you and your family. It includes a fully stocked welcome kit with capsules. Other highlights include a drip tray that accommodates latte cups, easy-to-use illuminated controls, self-priming operation, as well as a cup warmer and a removable drip tray. Enjoy coffee for years to come with the Latttissima pump automatic espresso machine!

• Easily prepares latte or cappuccino with the patented "Single Touch" hot milk system. Simply slide the milk tank onto front of the machine. Clean button makes it easy to maintain.
• Convenient illuminated control panel buttons allow you to choose your favorite drink with ease, with 2 milk and 2 coffee selections.
• No more mess or measuring with Nespresso's easy-to-use patented coffee capsule system. Simply load the capsule into the machine and push the button.
• Accommodates latte cups with the unique sliding drip tray
• No waiting between preparing espresso and cappuccino with the double boiler system

DeLonghi EN660.R Nespresso Lattissima Single Serve Espresso Maker Review

I bought the Lattissima a few months ago and have only praise to say about it. I was very skeptical when I purchased the machine as there were several negative reviews but still felt it might be the best for what I was willing to spend. After several months of usage the machine works still excellent, the milk frosting works great and I just love the simplicity of it all. You make your Latte or Cappuccino and push a button and everything is cleaned. All other parts are dishwasher safe. No messing around- just easy! The coffee is great and Nespresso while not inexpensive has an excellent service. Every order I placed so far arrived next day or latest within 2 days regardless when I ordered (weekend, night, etc.) and I called customer service once on the weekend and they were helpful as well.

The only downsides I discovered are that my standard coffee mugs don't fit well when the milk dispenser is attached and that my coffee intake has doubled since I bought the machine. I am still asking myself why I procrastinated so long before finally buying one of these machines, yes they are not inexpensive but the quality of coffee and simplicity are priceless.

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DeLonghi ECO310BK 15 Bar Pump Espresso Machine

Review DeLonghi ECO310BK 15 Bar Pump Espresso Machine

DeLonghi ECO310BK 15 Bar Pump Espresso Machine Overview

          Enjoy delicious espresso made your way with De'Longhi's pump espresso and cappuccino maker. You can choose to brew ground espresso or E.S.E pods with the unique patented dual filter holder. The Sempre Crema Filter, used with two measures of ground coffee, enhances the brewing process to produce a perfect crema. The E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) Filter, used with pods or one measure of ground coffee, makes espresso preparation simple and convenient. Either way the choice is yours, making your espresso truly made to order. You can enjoy espresso or cappuccino without worry with two separate thermostats that control water and steam pressure, so you can make both espresso or cappuccino at the perfect temperature. If you prefer cappuccino you'll enjoy using the easy-to-use patented cappuccino frother, which includes a special chamber that mixes steam and milk to create a rich creamy froth achieving perfect drinks every time. Other highlights include self-priming operation to eliminate pesky start-up preparation, a built-in tamper to take the guesswork out of tamping and a durable, high-quality stainless steel boiler to ensure many years of delicious espresso.

• Use convenient pods or ground coffee with the patented dual function filter holder. It makes espresso preparation simple and fast.
• Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the patented "Cappuccino System" frother. It mixes steam and milk to create a rich, creamy froth for perfect drinks every time
• Eliminate annoying start-up preparation with the self-priming operation
• Always brew espresso or cappuccino at the perfect temperature with two separate thermostats, which allow for water and steam pressure to be controlled separately
• Enjoy delicious espresso for years to come with the durable, high-quality stainless steel boiler and 15 bar pump pressure

DeLonghi ECO310BK 15 Bar Pump Espresso Machine Review

          I had the same leaking problem with the DeLonghi 270 that so many others seemed to have. I had it fixed, but decided to give up when the frothing nozzle melted onto the unit and could not be removed for cleaning (right after the one year warranty expired). The DeLonghi ECO 310 seems to be a much better design. It has a larger water tank, easy to remove frothing cover and nozzle, makes a large cup of espresso fairly quickly, and doesn't look chintzy. Hopefully, it's built for the long term. The only drawback I found was that there is only 3.5 inches between the cup tray and the filter holder, so most large mugs don't fit. That seems to be common with these machines, however. Also, I would like to mention that the measurements in the product description are slightly off. It is 10 3/4 inches deep x 9 3/4 inches wide x 12 3/4 inches high (to the top of the steam knob). 

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