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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Gaggia 8002 MDF Burr Grinder with Doser, PARENT Review

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(More customer reviews)Real espresso is a combination of freshly roasted beans properly ground and pressed at high pressure using 200 degree water.When you do that, you produce something so delicious it'll blow your mind if you love coffee.When purchasing equipment to do this at home, the most crucial of these three factors is in many ways the grinder.You need to be producing a very exact, very fine grind that doesn't include larger chunks (it'll mess up the pressure, because water will "channel" here) nor coffee dust (which will end up in your cup).And you kinda' want a grinder that won't break.

There are surprisingly few grinders sold that meet these requirements.Some espresso drinkers try to get by with one of the only two grinders under $150 which can sometimes manage this:the Solis Maestro and the Capresso Infinity.Whether you succeed will depend a lot on whether you got lucky, and you got one that happens to be put together well.Both make use of plastic parts which will fail over time.Some people buy the Solis Maestro Plus for $150 -- it's heavier than the Maestro, but otherwise no better:you're really wasting your money.The next step up is the Gaggia MDF.It usually sells for around $200, and the Amazon price tends to fluctuate, actually coming in under $200 some of the time with promotions, which makes it a wonderful bargain, though that may be hard to fathom for folks used to a $20 whirly blade grinder.The MDF used semi-commercial grade steel burrs in a semi-commercial (and hence longer lasting) burr set.It will produce the even, fine grind necessary for espresso, and when paired with another Gaggia, or a Solis or Rancilio or FrancisFrancis machine, you're ready to be a home barista and blow the minds of your friends.If you've got a bit more money, I'd recommend the Rancilio Rocky, which typically sells for $280:it's quieter and more rugged, but uses the identical burrs to the MDF.Up from there would be the Mazzer Mini for around $360, which should last you 20 years if not a lifetime.Most people who get into home espresso eventually end up with a Mazzer someday, and you could save yourself some time and money by just starting out with one.But the MDF is probably the best bargain going for being a true home barista.If you're terribly on a budget, Vaneli's Maximo is inferior but useable, and sometimes sells here for low prices.

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With 34 grind settings, this home grinder provides exceptional results for anything from espresso to drip to French press. The unit's commercial-strength 120-watt motor, in combination with its gear-reduction system, provides exceptional torque, extremely quite operation, and reduced static build-up, while its 50-mm tempered-steel grinding burrs deliver precision-ground beans, quickly and efficiently. With each pull of the plastic lever, the grinder's convenient doser dispenses 1/4-ounce of coffee from the ground-coffee container directly into the filter holder. Pull the lever once for one cup of espresso, or twice for two cups. Constructed of impact-resistant smoked plastic, the ground-coffee container for the dosing section has an 8-ounce capacity, and the large 10-ounce bean hopper is made with a sealed top to ensure bean freshness. The burr grinder measures 20 by 14 by 14 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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DeLonghi EC702 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Maker, Stainless Review

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(More customer reviews)Basically all of the negative reviews they did not read the instructions well enough. This thing kicks ass for a 15 bar espresso/cappuccino machine for under (...). Perfect crema, nice steam, cleans easily. Sexy stainless. Of course it doesn't have auto on-off... IT IS AN ESPRESSO MACHINE! The timing is different every time as the water pumps through, and how will it know if you are making a short, a double or if you want to turn it off early? If you are too lazy to push a single button to start and stop the pump, get a "Mr. Coffee" and quit whining that your appliance doesn't tie your shoes for you... The steam nozzle only leaks if you don't close it. If you don't put the lever back to the closed position all the way, yes, then water sprays out. When it is not in steam mode and the valve is open it sprays water, thats what it is supposed to do (for tea, etc.). It is not that complicated a machine, but common sense is uncommon to most people. It heats up fast, makes a delicious cup of cappuccino or espresso and cleans up easily. The warming rack on the top is designed well also. It makes me happy to turn this thing on in the morning. It prefers finely ground espresso, not espresso ground for drip machines or stovetops. If you are a "pod" person, you should be ashamed and really don't need this machine. This machine is for brewing a real cup with fresh grounds.

If you can work simple machinery and like espresso/cappuccino from freshly ground beans, get this machine and enjoy.

If you are a bit lazy and prefer everything to be automatic and are the type to use "pods", do not get this machine.

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Brew cafe-quality espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, and more from the comfort of home with this easy-to-use espresso machine. Thanks to its durable stainless-steel boiler and maximum pump pressure of 15 bars, each shot brews at the proper temperature and comes out with a thick layer of golden crema. The unit's dual-function filter holder can accommodate two separate attachments. Use the patented Sempre Crema Filter with two measures of ground coffee, or use the E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) Filter with pods or one measure of ground coffee. In addition, the machine comes equipped with a self-priming system for quick start-up times, two separate thermostats for brewing and steaming at the perfect temperature, and an adjustable frother with a special chamber that mixes steam and milk to create a rich creamy froth for cappuccinos, lattes, or any other frothy milk-coffee beverage. Other highlights include a removable 44-ounce water tank with a water-level indicator, an on/off switch with indicator light, a storage tray for warm ready-to-use cups, and a large removable drip tray for quick clean-up. Designed and engineered in Italy, the espresso maker measures 12 by 8-1/5 by 12-4/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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