Bugatti Diva 15-Bar Pump Espresso Machines Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the red model of the Bugatti Diva about two months ago. After decades of burning out cheap espresso/cappuccino machines, I decided to get a more high-end model.What impressed me after pulling a few shots, was the inner power of this espresso maker--with 15 bar pressure, contrasted to the standard 8 or 9, extraction is quick and forceful, finishing with a beautiful light brown crema.It heats up quickly and is quieter during extraction than many other machines in my experience.Everything is solid and clearly designed for years of use. The milk steam frother has equal power to the extractor and sends plenty of heat and steam into the pitcher.The water tank in the back can be more easily filled with a reusable water bottle--avoiding the method of taking it out and carrying it to the water filter at the sink.Augmenting the previous reviewer I grind my beans (at a level just above Turkish coffee grind) and tamp the grind into the other style portafilter from the pod version he uses.I too have high praise for this very solid implement which has a tight and solid feel when connected to the machine, so the reader now has positive reviews of both portafilter versions.Finally, a word about grace and beauty. Aesthetically driven product design hasn't always been part of our lives in North America.The Bugatti Diva has a stark angularity and seems to slighly thrust forth at you with its wonderful large dial, but this assertiveness actually echoes well with my kitchen, and, I suspect, will do so with most other's kitchens. This will certainly be the only time in my life that I will own a Bugatti original. That being said, I give their Diva espresso and capuccino maker the highest possible praise, adding that I recommend the red version for its dramatic presentation of what is, after all, the most important appliance in any cultured and civilized kitchen.

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Combining modern art with advanced technology, this easy-to-use espresso machine not only brews excellent-tasting coffee drinks right at home, it also makes for an interesting conversation piece. The stylish-looking appliance, properly named the "Diva", accommodates both ground coffee and coffee pods, makes one cup at a time or two cups simultaneously, and offers a steam wand for frothing milk or providing hot water for tea. An easy-to-read gauge clearly marks the appropriate temperature ranges for pulling shots and steaming milk. Other highlights include a 15-bar pump for fast heat-up times, brass fittings, an integrated water tank, and a stainless-steel cup-warming plate. Made of die-cast aluminum and available in a variety of colors, the Italian-made espresso machine measures approximately 12-2/5 by 13 by 18-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Breville Barista Express BES860XL machine with grinder Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent my Christmas 2009 reviewing expresso machines. I had just returned from a trip to Europe and finally was going to fold and get an expresso machine.I missed the expresso from Italy and France.1oz of crema delight.

So, I liked the Breville from all the reviews but was worried about some of the negativity on the "wet puck" I had read.All the reviews mentioned excellent coffee though, so it was on my short list.

Then I saw the Breville BES860XL, also known as the Barista Express Programmable Expresso.From the looks you can tell this unit has exchanged the hot water dispenser for a bean grinder.This unit is a fully automatic expresso machine with the super automatic feature of grinding a pre-measure of beans for your brew.Note, it is not a super automatic machine as you still need to manually mount the portafilter into the group head, and clean the filter afterwards.This is as automatic as you will want to go if you want to really control your coffee.

But, let me walk you through the pleasure:
1. the box.this has excellent graphics -- even as you open, the getting started guide and pictures guide you along.The unit removes easily.
2. The tamper is magnetically held in place on the front of the machine -- you can use it in place or remove for manual tamping.
3. New: -there is a dry puck feature now for all the fussy reviews -- this removes excess water so you get, a dry puck
- an excellent burr grinder -- you can dismantle this for cleaning, and it has a wide range of control
- for those that previously complained about the "cheat" dual wall filters -- the unit comes with single and double dual wall AND single wall filters
- there is a hideaway storage tray to hold all the small goodies
4. Steaming -- excellent steam temperature and pressure -- works very well with the provided frothing jug, very minimal excess water to start
5. The real test.I am using the dual wall filters, and the Illy whole expresso beans I got from Italy were made into pure heavenly expresso. Nice crema. This is the real thing.

This is one finely engineered machine.From a mechanically inclined electrical engineer to the folks at Breville: you have created an exceptionally functional piece that does the job.Did I mention it is beautiful on the counter as well?I have it on an island, no bad sides.

Drawbacks: none.BUT, when making a real expresso shot, make sure you pre-warm your demitasse.Otherwise the expresso will heat up your cup and your coffee will not be hot.I run a water cycle first into my cup to heat up the group head and the cup.

In my opinion this is the best buy in the market under $1500.At the office, daily I use a super automatic machine that is at that top end.

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With its integrated conical burr grinder and dosing control, The BaristaExpress delivers the optimum path from espresso bean tothick crema in less than two minutes. Non-pressurized cafe style single-wall filters allow for experimentation of grind size, grind amoung and tamping pressure to explore the art of espresso. Pressurized dual-walled filters help beginners by delivering smooth crema every time. The integrated tamper with magnetized lock in storage allows you to tamp to your preference while attached to the machine or the counter

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