Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Lose yourself in the aroma and bold, invigorating taste of fresh espresso and cappuccino with this pro-quality machine. Exceptionally easy to use, a simple set of control lights show when the machine is ready to brew and steam. One-year warranty. Model 354.

Rating : - Great Espresso
This was a machine that I have been wishing for over 1 year but did not purchase it because it was much too expensive for my budjet but I received it as a Christmas gift from my wife. I have had espresso at all the well known coffee shops in the US and also around Europe. I have to say that this machine makes as good or better than any I have ever had and is very user friendly and simple too use. I have read some complant reviews as too the clean up but I have too say as far as coffee preparation goes I don't know how it could be any eaiser. No it is not the most trendy and beautiful machine out there but after my first week with it using it on the average of 3 times a day I am very happy with a beautiful and very tasty double shot of espresso and made a mocha java for my cousin which was perfect. For me I have found that 1 well rounded table spoon with just a moderate tamp with the botton of the spoon that came with the machine makes the perfect double expresso with a perfect crema top works very well.For now I am using a 12 year old Krups blade grinder and just ground by eye to a medium fine texture which takes about 30 sec. So for now I don't understand the big deal on using a expensive burr grinder. Maybe I will learn differently but for now I'm happy! As of now I give this machine a A+ and thank my wife for such a wonderful gift!