The media could not be loaded. Iโve had it for 5 months now and very happy with this purchase. Itโs a quiet machine and only makes noise when making the coffee, which is great if you have pets with sensitive ears. My pet rabbit is super chill when I make my espresso. I like that this machine can be used with either ground coffee or capsules. It comes with different attachments and can be used to make coffee with capsules made for Nespresso (the original kind capsules) or Keurig. Iโve used the steamer a few times for guests as I donโt use creamer in my espresso, but can attest that the steamer is very powerful and steams and froths cold milk in less than 10 seconds; itโs also easy to clean. The version I bought didnโt come with the metal milk carafe for steaming, thus, I used a regular mug to steam milk on a lower setting, so it doesnโt splash or burn my hand (the cup I used is not made for milk steaming). This machine is made to be used with the original size espresso cups, which are small in size. Personally, I donโt like handles on my cups, so I use a small tea cup as shown in my video. I just shared a link to this listing with my friend who was impressed when I made her a cappuccino and wants to buy one herself, and I was surprised to read other peopleโs reviews and using large coffee mugs as shown in their pics, which are not made for espresso machines. You get a lot of value with this machine for nearly $100 and itโs worth every cent in my opinion. It is also super lightweight compared to other coffee machines Iโve owned throughout the years. It is so lightweight that it feels like a toy espresso machine, and initially I had my doubts about it, but it does work great, and itโs lasted me over 5 months now with daily use. As for use, the written directions are confusing, and Iโd recommend not to read them and just figure it out by looking at the machine, which button is for what based on pictures and which attachment is for ground coffee, Nespresso capsule or Keurig capsule. The machine is designed to be intuitive and you can figure it out just by looking at the picture graphics on it. The first left button is On/Off, you press that one first (make sure to plug it in, haha), when the On/Off button stops blinking, your machine is ready to use. The next button is a single cup for 1 espresso, the next button has 2 cups shown for double espresso (dopio), the forth button is for steaming, press that one if you want your milk steamed and use the knob on the right of machine to adjust the pressure and steam by moving it counterclockwise. I felt the need to write this review and provide directions, because it is the most simple espresso machine Iโve ever had and it makes great espresso! I highly recommend it! Read more
This is a beautiful and well-built coffee maker. Setup was quick and simple, and my first cup of espresso came out smooth with zero burnt taste. The flavor is clean and rich. The water reservoir has great capacity, and the machine is easy to clean and maintain. Definitely feels like a professional-quality espresso machine. Read more
The media could not be loaded. First of all, I should say that this espresso machine needs to get a lot more credit for the price of this machine (I paid about 100 on Amazon prime day) it is fantastic! The good: โ
it is functional. โ
size: It is small and will fit on the counter while under a kitchen cabinet, which does not happen in many other cases โฅ๏ธIt is pretty โ
It doesnโt make too much noise โ
The water consumption tank is good for at least 2-3 full coffee cups. โ
The steamer is working properly. โญ๏ธGreat feature: โญ๏ธ It also has the Nespresso capsules trick, which means it has a different arm cup holder for that, which is a really cool trick if you are feeling a little lazy and you donโt want to put the ground coffee in. ๐The bad: Coffee is not heating enough in my opinion, it is great to drink RIGHT AFTER it is ready, but will be cold very quick after. IT DOES NOT COME WITH A, PITCHER , which you would probably assume it does like I did, because it shows it in one of the photos. It is dripping after the machine was done, so you always have to have something under or just clean it more often. Not a big deal but worth mentioning. โ๏ธ the machine comes with two sizes of pot filter coffee baskets, small and medium, which is compatible for โRisterettoโ and โEspressoโ, if you are familiar with European/Italian measures, then you would know that in order to get the long version of espresso (LUNGO) you will need to hit the long one twice. Check out the photo I have added and you can see what I mean by that, so if youโre like me and Love Longo, you will need to hit it twice. Even so, it is not a perfect result because youโre not getting enough coffee in the bigger silver pot filter coffee basket for the โLungoโ version. I know it sounds confusing, just check out the photo that I added that would perfectly make sense then.. We got this one for Airbnb and we wanted to test run it and thatโs why those little details donโt matter that much but I thought worth mentioning for people who appreciate the idea of drinking coffee, the right way. And whatever you do, for the love of God, do not clean it with soap, like ever. Itโs a big no no. Kills their aroma and that machine from that moment should be thrown away. All in all I do recommend this machine as entry-level. Itโs pretty nice and functioning well. Read more
This Empstorm espresso machine works surprisingly well for the price. It heats up fast, the temperature gauge is clear, and the buttons are simple to use. The espresso has good crema, and the steam wand is strong enough for lattes and cappuccinos. Compact, easy to clean, and perfect for home use. Highly recommend! Read more
Espresso machine looks brand new and it came in it's original box, however the steamer for the milk does not have enough pressure. The temperature and water at max , not enough steam. Contacted customer service and after going back and forth they told me to request a refund. Not even an option for a replacement. They would only refund the money when they see i have shipped the damaged one back to America. I'm in a rural area in south America and I go downtown every 4-5 weeks . Carries won't shipped to my area. Now I'm stuck without the espresso machine and no refund. Read more
Loved this Expresso machine, easy to use, I can make my own lattes and cappuccinos at home, and not pay a lot for them at coffee shops, and the color is so beautiful, highly recommend. Read more
