Bugatti Diva 15-Bar Pump Espresso Machines

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.

Solid construction. This machine is a work of art, and is very, very well made. There's no hint of any part of this thing being "cheap". It looks great, it's easy to use and makes great espresso.

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I now have two pieces of functional art on the counter tops in my kitchen. The Bugatti toaster and the Bugatti espresso maker. They bring my kitchen alive, are focal points and quite the conversation pieces. The espresso maker has true Italian styling and looks like no other machine on the market. The DVD and the printed instructions where easy to follow so now I can make a great cappuccino at home instead of having to drive to the coffee shop each day. What I am saving on my coffee shop runs for a year I spent on this machine. I prefer using the espresso pods instead of loose espresso so I just changed out the filter basket to the one that accepts pods and I was ready to make a great espresso with a nice crème and also a cappuccino with a frothy milk.

I can't say enough good things about my new, functional piece of art!

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Krups 085 20-Ounce Stainless Steel Frothing Pitcher

The pitcher is very good and professional looking. I especially like the fact that it has a wide opening which make it much easier for milk frothing since I always makes 2 cups at a time. Recently, when I went to a nearby mall, I discovered a very similar design 20oz froth pitcher for less money. It is probably a little expensive, but if you can find it cheaper, this is an excellent product.

This may seem like a silly thing to want, but the Krups pitcher is just the right size and shape to make good frothed milk for lattes, cafe au lait or capucchino. The shape is just the right height to put the nozzle under the milk and get either steamed milk or frothed milk. It fits well under the steam outlet in my DeLonghi coffee machine or under the nozzle on the espresso maker. We clip the insta-read thermometer to the side to get the right temperature milk.

If you haven't had coffee with heated milk (especially in winter) it's a real treat. It doesn't have to be espresso, just foam the milk with the steam outlet and serve with brewed coffee. If you have coffee-loving friends, this is a wonderful little gift to give.

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For all the good reasons:

Looks great

Feels sturdy, will last a lifetime

Pours very very cleanly

Handle is just right to tilt and froth

When you have a froth head on the milk, you can adjust the tilt so it releases liquid milk from the lower part, or drops foam. Sometimes you need a spoon to control which you get, but not as often as the steel cup I used before this one.

If you start with half of this cup, you can froth it to the brim and fill a 15-oz glass to the overflow point. So it's not entirely 20oz since you lose some froth on pouring, but if you have that fine solid froth you don't lose much.

Great for frothing milk for hot chocolate too

Tip: I put sugar (raw) and a touch of vanilla in the pitcher itself, and you get a sweet vanilla froth that goes very well on a nicely extracted espresso.

Cons: I have to wash it after use. If it was self-cleaning it would be perfect. Oh well, good thing it comes out of the dishwasher looking like new.

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for expresso lovers, having a expresso machine at home. this product produces max. foam (plz. read my review on expresso caprisso to know how to achieve max.foam)

The design is very, very scientific. I tried a similar height and volume cup; but got bad results.

The BAD part : The edges are very sharp, while cleaning with hands, be VERY, VERY careful. You might end up cutting yourself !! I take away a whole 2 stars because of this suffered twice.

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i owned the 12 and 20 ounce pitchers!!! i needed one after our home burned down for use with my hamilton beach espresso machine i had purchased(an excellent machine-see my review). i purchased this 20 ounce pitcher which is all you will need..the 12 ounce is too small if you like alot of milk..use this one!!

this came in its krups box and is great quality and will last you a lifetime...you can't beat this price 9.99!!! it's crazy!!!i paid over 20.00 for mine from macy's years ago

URNEX DEZCAL COFFEE MAKER & ESPRESSO DESCALER - 7oz: 7 uses

I had been descaling with other descalers for years from local stores. I got ahold of these and gave 'em a try and found that they actually work markedly better. I had descaled a tea-kettle several times and the element remained burned-looking and still had spots. I attributed it to age and thought nothing of it. I used this one and, suddenly, the coil was shiny chrome again and most of the spots had disappeared. Also, this was the first time a descaling actually resulted in visible flakes coming out with the dirty water (both in my espresso machine and my kettle). I will never try another brand.

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