Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Review

very good machine. if you don't invest in, or already have, a good coffee grinder, you might have to work with the local grocer or starbucks to get a grind that is perfect (i use starbucks).i've had my machine almost two years. it is solid quality construction, and it pulls a perfect shot every single time. the steamer is much faster than my last machine and doesn't loose power after the first pitcher of foam.

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Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine FeaturesSpecificationsRancilio Silvia Espresso Machine The Rancilio Silvia is making the news as one the best single boiler machines in production. Like more commercial brand machines, its all in the brass facts. Brass boiler, brass lines and chromed brass brewing head all help to maintain temperature and heat distribution for the perfect espresso.The Silvia will deliver consistently fine espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and more, just with the touch of a button. Its beautiful to behold and simple to use. Youll be making your favorite espresso to the raves of family and friends. This is a quality machine at a terrific price.Simple to Use Controls - Push the large central power button and an orange light comes on and stays on until the Silvia is at operating temperature for espresso, steam or hot water. Three more professional grade rocker switches now let you chose which one of those options you want. Top is for espresso, the middle for hot water and the bottom one is for steam.Flip the espresso button and that rich, hot liquid will start to flow. Switch it off when you have the amount you want. For hot water, simply flip the middle switch open the steam valve knob and hot water gushes from the steam wand. For lattes and cappuccinos, flip the bottom steam button. When the orange light goes off, open the steam valve and start frothing milk.Milk Frothing and Hot Water - The Rancilio Silvia features a straightforward chrome plated steam wand that delivers plenty of ready steam for milk foam. In 1.5 minutes the Silvia will have enough milk to make the average sized latte up to temperature. Simply put, the Silvia out performs almost every espresso machine under $500 in the steaming and frothing race!The steam wand also doubles as the outlet for hot water. Simply press the hot water button and hot water will be dispensed for making beverages such as the popular Americano or tea.Quality Brewing Group - The grouphead (or the component that

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Pasquini Livia 90 Automatic Espresso Machine Review

Recently my La Pavoni broke down after 3 years, so I had to look for another machine. My machine of choice for espresso has always been Cimballi, but I was not impressed with any of their machines, which did not require a water line. After some searching and recommendation from a friend I happened upon the Pasquini Livia 90.

As far as espresso machines go, the Pasquini Livia 90 is the best unit that does not require a water line.The water resevoir holds a very large amount of water and the espresso made with this machine is simply amazing.

A good espresso should have a thick layer of creme on top (goldish brown in color) which will hold the sugar poured in to the coffee afloat for a few seconds.The Pasquini Livia 90 was the first machine I've owned to accomplish the feat.I've owned a $700 Krups Fully Automated Machine, used a $3,000 Fully Automated Machine and owned the La Pavoni fully manual machine.However, the Pasquini was the only machine to provide the perfect creme.

The steam produced by the machine will froth milk for any of the popular espresso drinks and the ability to draw hot water from the unit is also a nice touch.Unlike some machines you can leave the unit on for long periods of time without having to worry about burning out the machine.

Best machine in its class.

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Pasquini Livia 90 Automatic Espresso MachineFeatures & Specifications Pasquini Livia 90 Automatic Espresso Machine Where else but from Italy wouldthe most popular espresso machine come? The Pasquini Livia 90Automatic has been making headlines in the espresso world forits combination of excellent design, sturdy construction and mixof both traditional and modern features.With many of the innovationsand features of the Pasquini commercial line of espressomachines, the Livia 90 is designed for the home, office orrestaurant/cafe setting. It has all the great brewing featuresof the Livia 90 Semiautomatic but provides push button controlso that your espresso can be brewed and poured while you aredoing something else. Another time saving feature is that theLivia 90 is a genius at brewing and steaming milk all the sametime. A great convenience and excellent for commercial use, bothof the features make coffee production quick and reliable. TheLivia 90 also carries a NSF Sanitation Certification, oftenrequired for professional use.DetailedProduct FeaturesOne-touchControl, Programmable Automatic BrewingWith just a push of a button on the Livia 90, youcan choose either a single or double shot of espresso. Once youselect the cup size amount you want, the Livia 90 Automatic willbrew a rich, aromatic cup of espresso, just the way you askedfor it. You can also program the button tobring you your favorite style of espresso, every time. Want evenmore? You can brew any size coffee on the Livia 90 by switchingon the manual override feature.Simple to use and easy to read controls makebrewing with the Livia 90 a joy. Heavy-dutyrocker switches and

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Hamilton Beach 43501H 12 Cup Proctor-Silex Coffeemaker Review

I've had this coffee maker for about a week and have used it every morning.It works just fine - quiet, simple, very basic.I especially appreciate the black fill markings inside where the water goes, this is so helpful to those of us with not-so-great vision.The only thing that I wish it had is a removeable lid on the carafe.Washing and drying the carafe would be so much easier if the lid snapped off.I've tried gently to take it from its hinge but it does not come away and I don't want to force it.UPDATE - I am now able to remove the lid for ease of washing and rinsing.I just had to sort of force it off one day and it has gotten easier now to take off and put back on.If they had said the lid was removeable in the instructions I would have tried sooner.

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Hamilton Beach 43501H 12 Cup Proctor-Silex CoffeemakerHamilton Beach 43501H 12 Cup Proctor-Silex Coffeemaker Features;; Auto pause and serve; Lighted On switch; Dishwasher safe carafe and basket; Reservoir water level marks; White; 12 cup capacity

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Bosch : TCA6301UC Benvenuto B30 Gourmet Coffee/Espresso Machine - Anthracite Review

The Bosch Benvenuto B30 is an exceptional coffee maker. We used to have a fully automatic Saeco model for the past 9 years, but it recently started leaking and so we decided to get a new machine.

Before buying the Benvenuto B30, we researched quite a few machines: The Saeco models we saw on store display didn't strike us as too well-made. Our old one was largely metal but we found the new models to be made of relatively flimsy-feeling plastic. We then looked at the Jura machines but ultimately decided against them due to their high prices, reviews we read that the coffee isn't made hot enough, and also because Jura machines only allow for three different coffee strength settings - weak, medium, and strong. We wanted more choices.

Having had experience with these types of machines for almost 10 years, we knew what we wanted: a height-adjustable spout, the possibility to use both beans and ground coffee, a relatively quiet operation, and an intelligent design which would tell us when to refill water, beans, when to clean, descale, etc. The B30 does all that and more. Moreover, it offers stylish design and is very well made.

The machine does not take long to reach its required operating temperature and the electronic display informs you when it is ready. The coffee strength can be adjusted from mild to extra-strong. Furthermore, the amount of water can be adjusted to accomodate small Espresso cups, XXL coffee mugs and pretty much everything in-between.

Undoubtedly the best feature is the height-adjustable spout, or rather spouts (the B30 has 2) which let you brew 2 cups of coffee simultaneously - a huge time-saver in the morning! We found that although the height can only be adjusted by little over 4 inches, there is no problem to use cups higher than that. This is due to the clever design that gives ample and easy access to the spouts from the side as well as from the front - we just move the cups under the spouts holding them at a slight angle. With our old Saeco machine, we always had to remove the grille and tray to be able to accomodate larger mugs.

Another very nice feature is that the water temperature can be adjusted. At the Maximum setting, the coffee is piping hot - very useful when adding cold frothed milk to it because with other machines, this makes the coffee too cold to be enjoyable. The B30 even has a heated top grille for pre-heating your coffee mugs!

And if all of that weren't enough, the machine even has an automatic timer function to automatically turn itself on at a pre-set time, and turn itself off again after a set number of hours.

In summary, this machine is incredibly easy to operate, fast and makes excellent coffee in all kinds of strengths and sizes. An integrated steamer to froth milk, etc. is of course standard.

The only other thing I would like to mention is that if you are a larger family of coffee lovers, you may find the water tank to be a bit on the small side. In our house we're just two people and find that we have to refill the tank every day after just 2 - 3 cups of XXL-size coffee. Then again: This also ensures that the water is always fresh and not stale from sitting in the tank for too long. So you be the judge whether this is a negative or not.

I whole-heartedly recommend this machine which in my opinion offers a lot more than the overpriced Jura machines, especially when it comes to flexibility!

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Hamilton Beach 42116 3-in-1 Hot-Beverage Center, Black and Brushed Metal Review

I wanted a coffee maker that would: a) make one cup at a time; b) allow me to use my own coffee (and not expensive pre-packaged "cups" or "pods"); c) be reasonably priced; d) not take up a lot of counter space. The Hamilton Beach Hot Beverage Center fits these criteria perfectly, although there are a few things I don't like.

The first problem I encountered was the power cord--it's too short, only about 1.5'. Because of the way my kitchen is laid out I have to use an extension cord, which bothers me because I worry about spilled liquid. This thing seems big enough that they could have made the cord longer and incorporated a way to store extra cord in the base.

I don't like the permanent filter. The first cup of coffee I made had a layer of mud at the bottom. To be fair this is not a problem with this machine, but with permanent filters in general. I bought some Melitta #1 paper filters and use one inside the permanent filter, which works great. This has the added benefit of making cleanup easier between cups.

It says that you can use coffee pods, and since I had some left over from my previous machine I tried it but was unhappy with the results. The coffee was too weak. The pod sits in the bottom of the permanent filter and I think a lot of the water flows out of the side of the filter without going through the pod. There is an included pod holder, but that's only used if you want to use two pods at once. If what you want is a coffee maker that uses pods, look elsewhere.

Incidentally, if you buy one and can't find the pod holder, it's hiding in the base of the cup rest. (It would be nice if the manual told you this.)

These problems aside, overall I am quite pleased with this machine. The coffee tastes great. There's no carafe to clean. The spout is high enough to handle those tall travel mugs, and the pull-out platform lets you use smaller cups without splashing. I spent an extra $5 and got the brushed metal version, which looks great. This could be a 5-star machine if they just improved a few things.

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From fresh-brewed coffee to tea and hot chocolate, this single-serve three-in-one hot-beverage center makes them all--directly into the cup and in less than two minutes per cup. The versatile unit can drip-brew coffee grounds or coffee pods, steep tea bags or leaves, and make hot water for instant hot chocolate, cereal, and soups. It can even make iced tea and coffee. Configured to offer the ultimate in flexibility, the appliance accommodates any size travel mug, cup, or bowl, and its two-level cup stand reduces splatter. The unit also comes equipped with a removable 14-ounce water reservoir, which slides out like a drawer and offers measurement marks for easy filling at the sink. Providing added convenience, its compact design takes up minimal space on the counter--great for the home office, college dorm, or for anyone short on kitchen space. Other highlights include a stainless permanent filter with a built-in pod adaptor, automatic shut-off after brewing, and dishwasher-safe parts for quick cleanup. The hot-beverage center measures 8 by 7-1/2 by 12 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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Black & Decker DLX900 12-Cup Drip Coffeemaker, White Review

If you're looking for a good basic coffee maker with a timer this is it! Not expensive, not fancy but works and makes a decent cup of coffee. I was attracted to the price and the B&D brand name. I have several other B&D appliances as well as tools and I'm happy with them all.

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Program your coffeemaker and awake to freshly brewed coffee kept at the perfect temperature on the auto-off keep warm plate.Forget to program the machine?Use the convenient Sneak-A-Cup feature and pour your first cup while the coffee is still brewing.Clean-up is easy with the 12-cup glass carafe and removable cup cake shaped filter basket.There's a convenient water window and power indicator.

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Solis Palazzo Fully Automated Espresso & Coffee Center With Rapid Steam Review

For years, have enjoyed the Capresso 121.Clever design, good espresso for the price, good entry level machine.Come Father's Day last, decided to splurge on a big step up.A lot of money and so approached this with considerable trepidation.Has proven to be worth every penny.

After months of heavy use, machine continues to reliably make outstanding espresso with complete control: grind, amount of grounds per cup, size of pour for espresso shot and for crema, program to optionally purge each time turned on, ... Can easily bypass hopper to do a shot from grounds you have prepared yourself: essential for us when entertaining for those who want decaf or for when my wife or I want to try a special roast.

Steams milk effectively and continually.Hot water for tea works fine. Easily kept spotless clean inside and out.

Bit of a coffee nut -- roast my own specialty beans each week.This machine gets the most out of the carefully selected beans and carefully chosen roast levels.When we travel out-of-town for the weekend, I even have been known to sneak the Palazzo in the car knowing my wife will tease me but also knowing that there are very few local coffee shops around our state that take the care necessary to match what we will have at hand in the motel room.

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Solis Palazzo Fully Automated Espresso & Coffee Center With Rapid SteamFeatures & Specifications Solis Palazzo Fully Automated Espresso & Coffee Center With Rapid Steam The SolisPalazzo fully automatic espresso and coffee center is one of themost feature-rich machines on the market for the money. ThisSwiss work of art makes perfect espresso or coffee in about 30seconds at the press of a button. The key feature of thismachine is speed. Enjoy fully automated features that will haveyou making perfect espresso, coffee, lattes, cafe mochas,cappuccino, and other great coffeehouse drinks in the blink ofan eye. You can have a coffee bar in your home or office withouttaking a lot of counter space because the Palazzo is compact andtucks easily under most overhead cabinets. Advancedfeatures include programmable brewing options, adjustable coffeestrength, the ability to use pre-ground coffee of your choice inaddition to coffee beans (useful if you have decaffeinated beansin the hopper, but want a regular espresso/coffee), rapidswitching between brewing and steaming functions, adjustablecoffee grinder for fine tuning your espresso/coffee, specialpre-brew coffee conditioning system and an automated cleaningsystem. DetailedProduct Features:Automatic Espresso & CoffeeBrewing - Easy To OperateThe Palazzo wasdesigned so that anyone, regardless of their experience couldeasily master the art of making great coffeehouse drinks. Whenthe coffee button is pressed, the machine will grind just theright amount of coffee beans, place the grounds into the brewingsystem, extract your coffee or espresso, and clean up afteritself in one complete step. The control panel has just 5bu

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Proctor-Silex 48571 Automatic Drip Coffeemaker Review

First, it is very difficult to see the water in the little gauge that shows the amount poured in. So, it is quite easy to over-pour the water into the machine. Also, as it brews, it seems to get coffee and/or remnants of grounds everywhere on the machine--even in the cavity for the water. It is a very messy and not very sturdy machine.
I do not recommend it.

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Proctor-Silex 12-cup Automatic Drip Coffeemaker, uses cupcake filters , with adjustable brewing flavor control & on/ off light indicator-With Programmable LCD digital clock, and 2 Hour Auto-Shut Off

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