Espressione Café Roma Deluxe Espresso Machine with Built-in Grinder, Anthracite Grey

I have purposely waited for more than 3 months since my purchase to write a review, as I wanted to make sure the satisfaction lasted. I chose this model for the features, and for the appearance of being more substantially made than some similarly priced competitor models. It was easy to set up and get started. I do agree that the directions could be more helpful in the "how-to" department for novice espresso makers like me. I put this in my office for the purpose of replacing my daily mid-afternoon Starbucks latte purchase habit. After some experimentation with various beans, tamping pressure, and degrees of grinding, I was able to produce a product that easily rivals what I had been buying over the counter....And for probably .45 .50 per cup! I have found that the temperature varies somewhat from one cup to another, probably depending on my performance as a barista. Since there is not a cup warmer included, I learned to microwave a cup of water in my latte cup while I'm grinding and frothing. I like my coffee very hot, so on the occasion that drink is still not hot enough, I simply stick the finished product into the microwave for 30 seconds (although I'm sure this probably horrifies espresso purists). All in all, a very good machine for the money. Everything continues to work as designed, and clean-up is very simple.

It was easy to set up and get going. I love the bean grinder. The doser is great too. You just have to keep and eye on it, it's small. It makes great espresso the first time. It has a disc to help with that. You can remove it and tamp hard the old fasion way. For the price range it's a good buy. I have 3 different types of coffee makers now. This is my favorite. I use it to make American's each morning instead of brewing a pot in the conventional machine

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The first machine we received was faulty. It literally would not pump water through to the coffee. We shipped it back (had to pay for shipping) and then received a replacement about 3 weeks later. The replacement machine does not heat the espresso shots to more then luke warm. But, the biggest issue is actually the plastic water holding bin smells like plastic. It has such a strong plastic smell/taste to it that the steamed milk comes out with a slight plastic taste and smell to it. We have tried cleaning it, dishwashing it, etc but to no avail. I feel like we just threw over $300 out the door. We are past the 30 day return period and have lost interest in trying to fight for a new one. I am now turning my attention towards trying to keep people from buying this poorly designed and functioning machine.

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I searched for several hours to determine what unit would best fix my needs. The Espressione Cafe Roma Deluxe had the best price for the advertised features and functions that I wanted. Amazon shipped fast, and I was up and running. The grinder has worked well for me (I use fresh roasted True Blue Espresso blend whole bean from Louisana Roasting Co.) The unit heats up to coffee brewing temp fairly fast, and is ready to brew a Espresso shot quickly. However if you use cold milk for Cappuccino's and Lattes and use the froth function first, as you should get the milk hot before you pull a shot of coffee, you have to cool down the machine before you can pull a espresso shot at the correct temp. This takes using the coffee function and a cup of water running through the filter holder.(Before you put in the coffee.) The only draw back I have with the unit is, if you use cold milk and the froth function, it takes three or four heat cycles to get the milk to 170 degrees. And yes I agree with the other reviewers, the instructions are very much in need of more detail. However if you do some searching on the internet EHOW and others have some great instructions to glean and make your own custom procedures. I have not been to find specific info on the internet about who makes the unit, or who the USA distributor is, but Electra-Craft.com has repair and parts for the unit. Bottom line: My opinion of the unit is for the money spent it is a good product. I give only 4 stars because the steam/froth function operation is inadequate, although tolerable, for the units designed purpose.

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I searched all over looking for a dependable expresso/capuccino machine. No reviews were available at the time I purchased this in January,2009. Seven months later the steam arm got overheated and stopped working. While it worked it made a great foam. It was lightly used most of the time so I was shocked when after 6 cups one morning it got overheated. Couldn't find the manufacturer's site where I can send it in for repair. I've been using the Aerolatte stainless steel frother which makes a great froth for my capuccino. I froth the milk after I heat it in a separate pot while the expresso is being made in the Espressione unit. If I knew how well the Aerolatte worked I would have never spent so much money on this combination. I'll never buy a multi-function unit again.

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