Comments on: 20 Bar Espresso Machine, [2-In-1] Pro Coffee and Espresso Maker with Pressure Gauge/Milk Frother Steam Wand, 1300w Stainless Steel Espresso Coffee Maker with NTC&Pre-Infusion, Latte,Cappuccino

By: Gregory Kent

Gregory Kent — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:07:05 +0000

Great Espresso Machine
Iâve had a great time with the espresso machine. I had to try a bit to get the pressure to stay around 20 bars I wish the pressure gauge had numbers on it to have a better idea than just a suitable zone for pressure. I did have an issue once where I frothed milk and then wanted to brew an espresso but it wouldnât let me and I think I spent 10 minutes trying to figure out what was wrong until I realized the knob on the side was still in position for steaming. The basket was great I know sometimes youâll get baskets with manufacturing defects in them but both of mine had no holes blocked or any other issues Iâve seen others have. The bobber on the drip tray is a nice addition but Iâve never seen it pop up and wonder how much water would have to be in there without you cleaning it out to pop it up. The steam wand works great too I was able to get good micro foam using it and was happy for the pull tab on the steam wand if it does get too hot to touch. The size of the machine is also small and was happy I could put it on the same table as my other coffee machines. If you want to get into espresso machines this is a great choice.

By: Debi

Debi — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:07:05 +0000

Pretty good
It’s been ages since I’ve had an espresso machine and I think this one has it’s pluses and its minuses. A big plus is its small footprint on my counter. Other pluses: it is lightweight and user friendly. It makes a good espresso very quickly with good foam and no mess. The coffee temperature is also very good at about 156 degrees and the unit is quite easy to clean up. The minuses in my opinion are that the machine is mostly plastic with some metal, which is very thin. That makes me wonder about its durability over the long term. The biggest minus, however, is the difficulty in removing the coffee filter. If I didn’t have some tough fingernails, I have no idea how I would have removed the filter as it was not going to budge. I opted to leave the double shot filter installed permanently because then, I can simply pack it with less or more coffee as I please. A double gets you about three ounces while a single is just under two ounces. The other part that caught me off guard and left me with a pool of water all over the place was the plug at the base of the water container. I put this on my counter and lifted the lid to fill the reservoir without noticing the large warning decal on the back. I relied on the instruction booklet, which made no mention of the plug. Ugh. Anyway, it’s a pretty good unit that won’t hog your counter space.

By: Christopher V

Christopher V — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:07:05 +0000

Creates great pressure, really nice compact unit
We had family with us when we tested this at Christmas time. They all really loved how quick it was to produce shots of espresso. The gauge for pressure was really accurate and really allowed us to adjust the amount of ground coffee or how tightly we packed it to create the perfect cup.It has a really small footprint and fits well on the counter. For the money, we think itâs an incredible value. Regardless the price it works really well!

By: Cornelius

Cornelius — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:07:05 +0000

Very easy to use. Love the white
Followed the directions and it was easy to use. Got this for gf. She loves coffee and always wanted a espresso maker. Everything came out good. Coffee was good.The whote design is nice. Different from stainless steel and still matches with the kitchen. Has the temperature thing on the front. Easy to see clickable buttons on top. Has a steam thing on the side for frothing.After making the espresso, just turn the know off and wash it out. A little spilled but the tray is removable and you can just wash them both.I would give this again as a gift to someone. It has good features for the money and isn’t complicated to use.

By: Devin

Devin — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:07:05 +0000

Fairly well made, and works as it should.
This Espresso machine is pretty straightforward, with only four buttons to push in operation. It is pretty fast, only taking about a minute to make a good cup of espresso.I got the stainless steel version, and it looks really nice. It is a decent size for most kitchens. Not too big, and not too small.The machine is a little noisy, but not too much for an espresso machine.Very easy to clean after use.

By: D. Arnold

D. Arnold — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:07:05 +0000

Great product
I can’t claim to be an espresso machine expert but as a novice, this works great! Pretty easy to use and seems to be well-crafted so hoping it lasts a long time. And of course I should say that I have been really enjoying the taste of the beverages!

By: C. O.

C. O. — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:07:05 +0000

Nice, usable unit at a fair price
This has a rather small footprint, and produces good espresso coffee, though I am no expert. My wife is French and I don’t care for watery coffee, so we both prefer a stronger shot of joe. You have to be careful attaching the grounds holder to the unit…we did make a mess when it didn’t seat properly. Just be sure it is tight and gives good resistance on the way to the locked position. The cup tray does vibrate a bit, and can have light things (paper cups, tampers, etc.) migrate during operation. Bang for buck, I think this is a very good unit. If I find premature issues during aging, I will certainly update the review to reflect it. As for now, I certainly recommend.

By: TaylorBay

TaylorBay — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:07:05 +0000

Making Quality Espressos
I am relatively new to brewing my own cup of espresso, and I found this espresso machine easy to use. It helped a lot that it comes with detailed instructions. I already had a coffee grinder so it was to fill the right amount of ground coffee into the filter handle, then tamp down with the tamper. The steam wand works well to aerate and steam the milk. It takes practice, and it is fun to experiment and learn the art of espresso making.