Excellent Espresso Machines

REVIEW: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Coffee Maker, Should You Buy One?

Big D — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:31:34 +0000

Cuisinart DCC-1200 Coffee Maker Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

The Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffee maker is a fantastic retro looking machine that utilizes some of the best brewing technology currently available. Like most coffee makers on the market you can pre-program when to make the brew, which is just perfect for mornings. By the time you get out of bed and wander into the kitchen your hot brewed coffee will be waiting for you. You can pause the brewing process and pour yourself a cup by simply removing the carafe. To continue the brewing process, simply return the carafe back to the machine. The carafe has a 12 cup capacity so once it’s ready you’ll have plenty of hot coffee on demand for hours to come.

The Good:

Retro looking design
Simple to use
Smaller portion brewing function (Don’t have to make 12 cups at a time)
Great tasting coffee

This coffee maker is currently on sale with a 52% discount on Amazon.com

The Bad:

A double walled carafe would have been better

This coffee maker would be great for:

People who want the option of brewing as much coffee as they want (up to 12 cups)
People who want a programmable coffee machine
Anyone who wants a stylish coffee machine that stands out
People who want a great tasting coffee every time

Let’s have a look at some of it features:

12 cup capacity glass carafe
LCD display with click and timer
Adjustable temperature control
Pause-brew-function
Brew completion signal
Auto shut off: 0-4 hour preset
Gold tone filter
Charcoal water filter
Paper filter starter kit is included
3 year warranty

The Bottom Line:

Overall the Cuisinart DCC-1200 Coffee Maker is an amazing machine that has plenty of great features and very little flaws. If you’re after a decent retro looking coffee maker that’s going to last, then the Cuisinart DCC-1200 is defiantly worth checking out.

If you want to buy this coffee maker I highly recommend you get it from Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper anywhere else!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

S. Vance (PA USA),

“This machine is great; it looks good, makes a great cup of coffee, is easy to use and has all the features we want. In terms of features, compared to all the other machines on the market this one defiantly gives you the best value for money …” Paraphrased for size – Read the original review here

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REVIEW: Zojirushi EC BD15 coffee maker – Brewed To Perfection

Big D — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:11:02 +0000

Zojirushi EC BD15 coffee maker Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon.com for $88.09

The Zojirushi EC BD15 coffee maker is a sensational unit that always makes a delicious coffee brew that never tastes burnt. Unlike some coffee makers that use heating element to keep the coffee hot, the Zojirushi EC BD15 uses a stainless steel thermal carafe, which means your coffee will stay hot naturally without any heating elements required. The plus side, it never tastes burnt. Operation is simple, open the lip and turn the water spout to one side and pour in water, while doing this add the coffee grind into the filter basket. Once full simply close the lid and the spout will return to its normal position and the machine can begin brewing.

The Good:

Stylish design
Never burns the coffee
Stays hot for hours
Simple operation
Can pause during the brew process for 30 seconds to pour yourself a cup
Easy to read water level

This coffee maker is currently on sale with a 10% discount on Amazon.com

The Bad:

You can’t see how much coffee is left in the carafe

This coffee maker would be great for:

People who drink a lot of coffee
People who want a hot coffee when they want it (Once brewed)
Anyone who hates burnt tasting coffee, not a problem here

Let’s have a look at some of it features:

1.5L capacity thermal carafe
Thermal carafe constructed from stainless steel
Power rating: 1025 watts
Digital clock and timer with pre-set functionality
Auto shut off
Pause-brew-to-serve function (30 seconds window)
Water level gauge
1 year warranty

The Bottom Line:

Overall the The Zojirushi EC BD15 coffee maker is a great machine and one of the best we’ve tested. The operation is simple, it makes a delicious brew and the thermal carafe will keep it hot for hours to come allowing you to have a cup of coffee whenever you feel like it.

If you want to buy this coffee maker I highly recommend you get it from Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper anywhere else!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

Saracen,

“In my 50 years of owning coffee makers this is the best one I have purchased. It doesn’t necessarily have the most features, but it does make the best coffee and at the end of the day that is what counts. It brews the coffee at a perfect 185-190 degrees. To get the best out of this machine an produce the best brew, you’ll have to grind the coffee a bit more than usual…” Paraphrased for size – Read the original review here

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REVIEW: Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew – Is It Any Good?

Big D — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:16:06 +0000

Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon.com for $104.72

The Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew is quite a unique coffee machine as it has an inbuilt grinder, water filter and double insulated thermal carafe. The water filter does a great job in removing any chemicals and substances from tap water, improving the taste and aroma of the brew. Another handy feature is the ability to pre-program when it will brew the coffee, just perfect for early mornings. Cleaning the unit is also a breeze as the grinder is easily removed as is the filter. Once the coffee is ready, the machine will let out tone signaling its completion. All you have to do is pour the coffee into a mug and voila, a nicely brewed coffee is ready to go.

The Good:

Automatically grinds the coffee beans – This means the brew is extremely fresh
Great tasting coffee brew
Carafe is well sealed so it keeps the coffee hot for long periods of time
Pre-programmable
Easy to clean
Easy to use
Stainless steel looks great

This coffee maker is currently on sale with a 55% discount on Amazon.com

The Bad:

Can’t tell how much coffee is left in the carafe
The grinder doesn’t have any setting for the amount of beans
The grinder is noisy – but then again, which one isn’t?

This coffee maker would be great for:

People who want the freshest coffee
Anyone after a stylish coffee machine
Anyone who enjoys a nice brewed coffee anytime of the day

Let’s have a look at some of it features:

Built in coffee grinder
Charcoal water filter
Double wall insulated thermal carafe
10 cup capacity (5oz cup size)
Casing made from brushed stainless steel
Programmable settings
Automatic shut off
3 year warranty

The Bottom Line:

Overall the Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew passes our tests with flying colors. Despite the negative reviews out there, there is simply no reason not to consider this machine it makes a tremendous coffee brew and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

If you want to buy this coffee maker I highly recommend you get it from Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper anywhere else!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

Timm,

“This is an awesome coffee machine and I couldn’t have been more pleased with it. Like all coffee makers the first pot tasted I bit odd, but after the first few pots it has consistently produced a top quality brew. The carafe stays boiling for hours afterwards with no heating elements whatsoever. Simply put, it works great! …” Paraphrased for size – Read the original review here

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The Cuisinart DCC-2000 Is Hassle Free Coffee on Demand!

Big D — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:29:44 +0000

Cuisinart DCC-2000 coffee-on-demand Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon.com for $88.99

The Cuisinart DCC-2000 coffee-on-demand is a wonderful machine that can make brew up to 12 cups of coffee one after the other. Simply turn the lever on the front of the machine and it will brew the coffee a deliver a stream of rich coffee from its double wall reservoir. There is never any guessing to when it will run out of coffee as it has an inbuilt gauge that displays how many cups it has remaining. Another feature we like is the design. It’s very classy with its aluminum construction and minimalistic style.

The Good:

Hassle free operation – One touch per serve
12 cup capacity
Smooth design
Will last for years to come – highly durable
‘Cups of coffee’ remaining gauge
Keeps the coffee hot for up to 4 hours

This coffee maker is currently on sale with a 18% discount on Amazon.com

The Bad:

The top cover is hinged at the back. So if you intend on placing this machine in a nook or in a tight space you will have top pull it out every time to get to the filter and reservoir.

This coffee maker would be great for:

People with little time
People who enjoy a great brewed coffee
Anyone one wants up to 12 cups of coffee ready to go

Let’s have a look at some of its features:

Press to serve lever – Makes one cup at a time
Double wall coffee reservoir
24 hour advance brewing start
Completely programmable
12 cup capacity
Water level indicator
Count down gauge for cups remaining
Built in pour feature in the coffee reservoir
Digital Clock
Auto shut down
3 year warranty

The Bottom Line:

Overall the Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand is a very easy and hassle free way of enjoying a hot cup of full bodied coffee in your own home. The only way you’re going to get a better tasting coffee, and by better I mean ‘marginally’, is by spending a bit more of your hard earned cash on a more expensive machine.

If you want to buy this coffee maker I highly recommend you get it from Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper anywhere else!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

Dee,

“I really love this coffee maker, it makes a great coffee and not having a glass carafe is an added bonus in my opinion. What surprized me was that there is a built-in covered spout in the coffee bucket. There is no mention of it in the manual, but it works an absolute treat and it never spills any water…” Paraphrased for size – Read the original review here

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Keurig B70 Coffee Maker Review – The Best We’ve Tried!

Big D — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:49:56 +0000

Keurig B70 Coffee Maker Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon.com for $169.95

The Keurig B70 Coffee Maker is versatile automated coffee machine that can accommodate up to 5 cup sizes, with the largest being 60oz. It has an array of features such as automatic on/off, adjustable temperature controls, digital clock and more. The design is very sleek and looks expensive; the LCD display shines a brilliant blue as does the water reservoir. Once turned on, it will take about 4 minutes to boil the water, in which the machine will inform you it is ready to go and about 15 seconds to reheat the water between brews. This allows you to have a great cup of coffee in a fast and easy manner.

The Good:

Easy to operate
Looks fantastic
Variety of cup size option
Ability to pre-program you favorite cup size
Fairly quite operation
Use of K-Cup makes cleaning up a thing of the past

This coffee maker is currently on sale with a 26% discount on Amazon.com

The Bad:

One of the most expensive coffee makers money can buy

This coffee maker would be great for:

People who loves a good quality coffee
Anyone who demands the best
Anyone who wants an automatic machine with plenty of useful features

Let’s have a look at some of its features:

Select up to 5 different cups sizes
Powerful 1500 Watt rating
One touch controls
Automatic shut down after 2 hours
Descale indicator
48 ounce water reservoir ( 10 cups)
Uses K-Cups instead of messy grinds

The Bottom Line:

Overall, the Keurig B70 Coffee Maker is a great machine and one that’s worthy of its premium price tag. The coffee brew tastes divine and the lack of cleaning afterward makes it the ideal machine for home. It’s is simply the best coffee maker we’ve tried!

If you want to buy this coffee machine I highly recommend you get it from Amazon.com here. You won’t find it cheaper elsewhere!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

D. Peterson,

“I’m extremely satisfied with this machine. It’s design it beautiful and best of all it brews a fantastic cup of coffee. Clean up is so simple, as is the selection of cup sizes, just press a button and away it goes. I also like how quickly it brews the coffee” Paraphrased for size – Read the full review here

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Nespresso C100 Essenza REVIEW: Absolutely Fantastic

Big D — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:32:41 +0000

Nespresso C100 Essenza Espresso Machine Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon.com for $259.99

The Nespresso C100 Essenza espresso machine with Aeroccino milk frother is an automatic and programmable machine with a unique 19 BAR pressure pump and a unique thermoblock heating system. It has been designed to be used with coffee filled capsules and can serve up a perfect espresso every single time. The used capsules are automatically ejected into the integrated collection container, which can hold up to 14 capsules. This makes for a clean espresso machine that requires very little cleaning.

The Good:

Push button operation
Non-messy operation
Can program exactly how much espresso you want
Espresso is perfect every time.
Milk frother is much simpler to use than a steam wand
Compact size
Great price

This espresso machine is currently on sale with a 13% discount on Amazon.com through this link.

The Bad:

The coffee-filled capsules cost more than regular granules

This Espresso Machine is For:

True coffee connoisseurs
Anyone who wants a great cup of coffee with minimal effort
People who don’t want to clean up after using it.

Let’s take a look at some of the features:

Single serve automatic espresso machine
One touch milk frother
Used with coffee capsules
19-bar pressure pump
Unique ThermoBlock heating element
Automatic and programmable coffee quantity
Electronic temperature control
Removable 41 ounce water tank
Used capsule collection container
12 capsules included

The Bottom Line:

Overall the Nespresso C100 Essenza espresso machine with the Aeroccino milk frother is absolutely fantastic. If you’re after an easy to use clean machine that always makes a great espresso and coffee, this is the one for you.

Here is a video on the Nespresso C100 in action:

If you want to buy this espresso machine, I highly recommend you buy it through Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper elsewhere!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

Isis,

“This espresso machines delivers a great tasting espresso, it’s easy to use and there is no mess to clean up. The Nespresso C100 is well worth the money, and would recommend it to anyone”- Paraphrased for size – Read original here

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DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Maker REVIEW: Best Pump In Its Class

Big D — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:27:30 +0000

DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Maker Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon.com for $87.84

The DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Maker has a patented unique filter that ads air to the brewing process resulting in a perfect crema and espresso. This machine also has a fantastic swivel fother that allows you to make the prefect cappuccino or latte with ease. It also has 2 separate thermostats, one for the water pressure and one for the steam pressure allowing you to control each function separately.

The Good:

Boiler is made from stainless steel, so it won’t corrode
Makes a delicious cappuccino
Espresso is perfect every time.
Compact size
Price

This espresso machine is currently on sale with a 38% discount on Amazon.com

The Bad:

You’ll be drinking far more coffee than you probably should!

This Espresso Machine is For:

True coffee connoisseurs
Anyone who wants a great cup of coffee at home
People who can’t afford a $1K machine.
People with little space in their kitchen

Let’s take a look at some of the features:

Stainless steel boiler with a 15 bar pump
Twin thermostats
Self-priming operation
Swivel jet frother (Adjustable)
Detachable 35-ounce water reservoir
1-year warranty

The Bottom Line:

Overall the DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Maker is superb; no other machine in this price range is as good. Don’t let the low price tag fool you, I personally believe it should cost a lot more!

Here is a video of the EC155 brewing an espresso:

If you want to buy this espresso machine, I highly recommend you buy it through Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper elsewhere!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

Edward Wright,

“This is a really good machine. It makes a perfect crema every time no matter what type of grind I put in it. I give it 5 stars”. – Paraphrased for size – original review here

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Capresso Ultima Coffee Maker REVIEW, Is It Worth It?

Big D — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:45:49 +0000

Capresso Coffee Maker Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon.com for $269.95

The Capresso 121.01 Ultima is a semi automated coffee maker and espresso machine. All it requires is water in the reservoir and ground coffee in the receptacle. Pull the lever down and within seconds your espresso will being to pour. The beauty of this system is that you don’t need to tamper the coffee; the machine does this automatically with perfect precision for you.

The Good:

Less work required compared to regular machines; coffee just as good
Less mess and no cleaning required
Fairly compact

This espresso machine is currently on sale with a 39% discount on Amazon.com through this link

The Bad:

Doesn’t automatically grind the coffee beans

This Espresso Machine is For:

People who want a delicious coffee fast
People who don’t want to clean up after it.
People with small kitchens

Let’s take a look at some of the features:

Swivel steamer for heating and frothing milk
Detachable 53-ounce water tank
Dual spout fills 2 cups at once
Automatically tamps coffee
Machine discards used coffee grounds
Brews a regular cup of coffee in mere seconds
1-year warranty.

The Bottom Line:

So is the Capresso 121.01 Ultima coffee maker worth its price? Yes, we think so! Overall this coffee machine is great, it’s simple to use, clean and most of all makes a great cappuccino.

If you want to buy this espresso machine, I highly recommend you buy it through Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper anywhere else!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

Lloyd R,

“This espresso machine is superb. I’ve been using it for the past 18 months and it’s been nothing but a pure pleasure. It’s very quick to use thanks to its ingenious design”. – Paraphrased for size – original review here

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REVIEW: Lello 1375 Ariete Cafe – Worth Every Penny!

Big D — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:02:56 +0000

Lello 1375 Ariete Cafe Coffee Machine Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon.com for $139.99

The Lello 1375 Ariete Cafe Coffee Machine utilizes a 15 bar pump that delivers a uniform and constant pressure to make the great espresso with a perfect and thick crema. The water tank can be removed any time during operation if refilling is required. It also has an oversize cup warmer that can accommodate up to 9 cups.

The Good:

Consistently produces a great espresso
Simple to use
Produces excellent steamed milk with great froth

This espresso machine is currently on sale with a 30% discount on Amazon.com through this link

The Bad:

It’s not a dual thermo block machine, which means you can’t steam and make the espresso at the same time.

This Espresso Machine is For:

People who want a great cup of coffee without paying a premium price for it.

Let’s take a look at some of the features:

950-watt espresso machine
Made from quality heavy-duty stainless steel
Thermo Block 15-bar pump
Detachable water tank can be refilled during operation
Cup warmer can support up to 9 cups.
1 year limited warranty

The Bottom Line:

Overall the Lello 1375 Ariete Cafe Coffee Machine is worth every penny. Sure there are better machines out there that produce a slightly better coffee, but this machine absolutely dominates its price range.

If you want to buy this espresso machine, I highly recommend you do it through Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper anywhere else!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

L Betta,

“Fantastic value for money, I’d highly recommend it as it exceeded my high expectations. I worked at Starbucks for a while and the latte’s this machine produces are just as good”. – Paraphrased for size – original review here

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Breville 800esxl Die Cast Espresso Machine REVIEW: Surprizingly Good

Big D — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:44:13 +0000

Breville 800esxl Die Cast Espresso Machine Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon.com for $599.96

The Breville 800esxl Die Cast Espresso Machine utilizes a Thermo Block heating system with a triple prime 15 bar pump. Prior to use the pump will release 3 quick bursts of hot water that expands the coffee grind and pod to expand. As a result you get a rich and smooth tasking espresso with more crema.

One thing we really like is the large water tank, you can make up to 50 espresso’s before needing to refill it.

The Good:

Produces a full bodied espresso
Produces the most amount of crema of any machine
Easy to use
Made from quality materials built to last.

This espresso machine is currently on sale at Amazon.com

The Bad:

Requires a slightly larger grind than normal so it doesn’t slip through the holes and into your coffee.

This Espresso Machine is For:

Those who want a perfect espresso with lots of crema
People who want quality coffee at home

Let’s take a look at some of the features:

Thermo Block heating
15-bar triple prime pump
Durable stainless-steel housing
Selector dial for steam, hot water and espresso
Auto purging function
Revolving steam/frother wand
75 ounce detachable water reservoir
1 year warranty

The Bottom Line:

Overall the Breville 800esxl Die Cast Espresso Machine is very good, surprisingly good to be honest. The coffee it consistantly delivers makes it one of the best priced mchine on the market under 4 figures.

Here is a quick video of the 800esxl in action:

If you want to buy this espresso machine, I highly recommend you get it through Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper elsewhere!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

Erin,

“I love this machine, it’s by far the best one I’ve ever bought. It produces the perfect amount of crema on the espresso. I’ve used many big brand machines and this one is better”. – Paraphrased for size – original review here

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