Review Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker Overview
Re-create the flavor of authentic Italian café drinks with the Café Roma espresso maker. Style-conscious coffee lovers will treasure its attractive, stainless-steel housing that conveniently sits on a countertop. Espresso enthusiasts will delight in the 15-bar Thermoblock pump which forces water through coffee grounds at the ideal pressure to create delicious, rich espresso shots. The machine also produces an abundance of crema--the light brown liquid that sits atop an espresso and characterizes a well-pulled shot--via its dual-wall filter system. Filters synchronize with heated and pressurized water to perfectly extract and caramelize coffee oils, resulting in a velvety, flavor-packed crema that will impress purists and novices alike.
The machine is simple-to-use, with a removable 1.3-quart water tank and an external water window that indicates when the tank is low. The tank is much larger than most consumer machines, so espresso enthusiasts can pull shot after shot without running low on water. As with any good espresso machine, the unit also includes a warming plate to prevent shots from prematurely cooling when poured into cups. Additional features include a froth enhancer for flavorful lattés and cappuccinos, and a removable drip tray and grid for easier cleanup. As a bonus, the machine also comes with a stainless-steel espresso cup set and a frothing jug.
The machine is simple-to-use, with a removable 1.3-quart water tank and an external water window that indicates when the tank is low. The tank is much larger than most consumer machines, so espresso enthusiasts can pull shot after shot without running low on water. As with any good espresso machine, the unit also includes a warming plate to prevent shots from prematurely cooling when poured into cups. Additional features include a froth enhancer for flavorful lattés and cappuccinos, and a removable drip tray and grid for easier cleanup. As a bonus, the machine also comes with a stainless-steel espresso cup set and a frothing jug.
- Stainless-steel espresso machine with 15-bar Thermoblock pump
- Dual-wall filter system for excellent crema; froth enhancer; cup-warming plate
- Large, easy-fill 1-2/7-quart water tank; external water window indicates when tank is low
- Removable drip tray and grid; stainless-steel espresso cup set and frothing jug included
- Measures 9 by 9 by 12 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker Review
I purchased the Breville Cafe Roma Espresso machine about 5 years ago and I still enjoy the "perfect expresso" on a daily basis. I have previously owned another espresso maker that I ended up trashing cause the pump just quit after 6 months. The Breville Cafe Roma has never given me any kind of problems, even after my once and sometimes twice a day use. My only complaint would be that you cannot fit a regular size coffee cup without removing the drain tray. I got used to that inconvenience and have enjoyed delicious latte and espressos from this machine for the last 5 years.
*** Product Information and Review : Oct 3, 2011