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clean (3)

• ...enough espresso for my size lattes. It clogged on 2/11/08. I cleaned and cleaned it per the directions wasting a lot of ground beans trying to...[0.9]
• ...It's small in design, and the milk frother works great and is easy to clean . Now my hubby makes my latte every morning! ...[0.8]
• ...BEFORE THEY REALLY TASTE NICE, YOU HAVE TO BREAK THE MACHINE IN. EASY TO CLEAN . ...[0.8]

coffee (14)

• ...it is not too much problem to keep and maintain and it makes very good coffees . You will have to turn it on ahead of time for it to warm up...[1.0]
• ...ground beans in a separate air-tight container. This keeps the coffee nice and fresh. DO NOT Store coffee or beans in the freezer or it...[0.9]
• ...cost) pump type brewers and none of them have made Espresso coffee this good . The special filtering mechanism really does create a soft,...[0.9]
• ...span. This has been a great little machine, and it produced great coffee while it lasted, though now, 9 months later, it is pretty much...[0.8]

espresso (15)

• ...dark or medium roast. But, for me, I like strong, so only a very good Espresso Dark Roast will do. Illy Coffee, or probably Lavazza. And use...[1.0]
• ...not the problem. Bottom line, when the machine is working, the espresso is great . If you use it only occasionally, you should be OK. But if you...[1.0]
• ...counter. All in all, great bargain for the price. And my wife says the espresso is good ....[1.0]
• ...tamping to the right pressure (I need to practice) it makes a very nice espresso - It fits ESE Pods and does very well with them. Look up PodMerchant...[1.0]

espresso maker (12)

• ...I now grind the beans at home (for about 16 seconds) and the espresso maker works perfectly now. I still don't use the steamer, however. Previous Review...[1.0]
• ... very good espresso maker . only used less than 10x. im used to the industrial size espresso...[1.0]
• ...I'm very happy with the Espresso maker , though as I read in one review the plastic tamper is completely...[1.0]
• ... This espresso maker is great ! it makes a real espresso, always creamy through the special...[1.0]

foam (7)

• ...simple enough to work and makes a terrific cup of espresso with a beautiful foam head. For 2 people, it's perfect. I would echo what many others...[0.8]
• ...it is easier to heat the milk in the micro. I don't care for foam so that works just fine for me. The steamer was a bit hard to use because it is so low...[0.8]
• ...the steamer is so easy, even a newbie would be able to make perfect foamed milk. It is super easy to clean. The instructions say to turn...[0.8]
• ...route of the stainless pot with the screen pump. This method beautifully foams the milk you have heated in its pot on the stove: faster, cleaner...[0.8]

general (15)

• ...choose a good one. This machine is not professional quality , but it is very good for a household, it is not too much problem to keep and maintain...[1.0]
• ... This machine is awesome . I love this. The other inconvenient thing for me is the machine...[1.0]
• ...used a lot better of machines, but as a poor college student, this machine is perfect . It's really small, which is perfect for a dorm or smaller apartment...[1.0]
• ...of research and, for the price, and options, chose this one. I love it ! I was a Starbucks junkie and now have learned to make great...[1.0]

making (7)

• ...machine's instructions and a few posts on this site, I was quickly making wonderful cappuccinos and lattes. And the taste is just as good as what...[0.9]
• ...daily morning appliance, this is a great, functional solution. Making the perfect espresso may be impossible with the DeLonghi Espresso Maker...[0.9]
• ...this one. At this price range, I have no complaint. It does good job making good espresso and pretty quickly actually....[0.9]
• ...drink latte and cappuccio, and this machine is doing a very good job making them. It needs some tricks to get good results though. As...[0.8]

price (15)

• ...Very good inexpensive espresso maker. Since I had it, I get much more and better...[1.0]
• ...bit more heft. But for typical home or small office, this is a great deal ....[1.0]
• ...espresso comes out strong, full-bodied, rich and lots of crema. The price is great . I am not a cappuccino fan, but I have used the frother for...[1.0]
• ...Maker For $90 this is a pretty good expresso maker. It is the lowest priced pump (as opposed to steam) machine I could find. My only complaint...[1.0]

produces (4)

• ...it's life span. This has been a great little machine, and it produced great coffee while it lasted, though now, 9 months later, it is pretty...[0.9]
• ...out there, and it can take a few tries to find a good one that produces a good flavor. This has nothing to do with the quality of the machine...[0.9]
• ...machine quality. DeLonghi EC155 is very easy to operate and produce an excellent coffee espresso....[0.9]
• ...almost no steam, and was just generally pathetic. This machine produces a decent shot of espresso, and a lot of steady steam. The frothing wand...[0.9]

results (5)

• ...it does not taste right. For the money I have invested, I am pretty happy with the results . I saved tons of money by making coffee by myself with this...[1.0]
• ...steam-based units in the past, try this machine and you will be very happy with the results ....[1.0]
• ...is very hot before use, turn it on about 15 minutes for the best results . I use a plain cup to releDe'Longhi EC155 Espresso Machine Ec155ase...[0.8]
• ...solution, take apart the filters, clean them, and you'll get good results consistently. ...[0.8]

shots (12)

• ...big a deal as others might make it out to be. It still pulls a very good shot . Again, this is not your Steam Powered Espresso Machine. This...[1.0]
• ...the quality of shots an inexpensive machine would pour, but the shots are excellent -smooth and full flavored! It's wonderful and tasty alternative...[1.0]
• ...easy to use, and easy to clean -- and very able to make both a perfect shot and perfectly steamed milk. We have a lot of great cafes in our neighborhood...[1.0]
• ...first espresso machine. so far i love it. i think it makes a very nice shot with a nice carmel colored crema. my barista friend who uses a comercial...[0.9]

steaming (6)

• ...machines as well. This little machine is great and always makes great steam for my cappuccino! Buy one and enjoy, it's a great value for...[0.8]
• ...made espresso and steamed milk with it. I was actually quite impressed with the steaming . It works very well and gets the milk hot rather quickly. Sometimes...[0.8]
• ...be better if the extension would be a bit longer to make it easier to steam smaller amounts of milk (for say one cappucino)....[0.8]
• ...easy to clean -- and very able to make both a perfect shot and perfectly steamed milk. We have a lot of great cafes in our neighborhood, but...[0.8]

taste (10)

• ...was quickly making wonderful cappuccinos and lattes. And the taste is just as good as what you get at Starbucks! This machine is fully self-contained...[0.9]
• ...EXPRESSO. YOU NEED TO USE IT ABOUT 5 TIMES BEFORE THEY REALLY TASTE NICE , YOU HAVE TO BREAK THE MACHINE IN. EASY TO CLEAN. ...[0.9]
• ...And even though it didn't produce a proper crema, it always tasted good . I didn't even know you were supposed to clean the filter.....[0.9]
• ...good espresso shots. There not wicked huge shots but the crema is nice and it's tastes good . The steam wand is a little weird and I bought our own tamper...[0.9]

usability (3)

• ...thorough research. The espresso it makes it delicious. It is easy to use and easy to clean also. The only problems I have had with it...[1.0]
• ...coffee holder in! I hope it will loosen with time. It's pretty easy to install and I don't find the waiting time too long. I put in the coffee...[1.0]
• ...pump unit and I clearly didn't know what I was missing. It's easier to use and I can't help but sense the espresso itself is better tasting and a better texture...[0.5]

working (8)

• ...enough to get to. It's small in design, and the milk frother works great and is easy to clean. Now my hubby makes my latte every morning...[0.9]
• ...research online and reading the reviews. Needless-to-say, it worked just great in the beginning. I stopped using the frother as it was a hassle...[0.9]
• ...heat the milk in the microwave and use an 'Aerolater', which works just wonderful and it is easy to clean. After about 2 months I started having...[0.9]
• ...could easily be corrected in a product redesign. The internal works are fine . A taller machine with a longer wand would fix all my problems...[0.9]