DeLonghi EC5 Steam-Driven 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, Black
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of DeLonghi EC5 Steam-Driven 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, Black
Customer Review: Good Value, Good Quality
Summary: 4 Stars
i've owned this product for several years now. it may be plastic, but don't let that fool you. for the inexpert, this machine is super easy to use. and for the expert barista like myself, the espresso tastes pretty darned good. i make a mocha nearly every morning. i don't use the frothing wand 'cause i'm used to a high-powered one. i heat my milk on the stove or in the microwave. for this price, it's worth the money. lately, however, i have noticed the steam is escaping from the lid. which means, i think, the seal is not working properly. but, i've gotten what i paid for out of it, which was about the same price as amazon. like i said, i've had this machine for several years. and for a delonghi product, the quality can't be beat!Customer Review: Good While It Lasts -- But That's Not Long
Summary: 2 Stars
Definitely good for your money as far as WHAT it achieves, but for HOW LONG it does that you are better off spending more on a more reputable brand. After exactly a year (how convenient for DeLonghi, warranty-wise), it started heating the water so only half to two-thirds went through, then the rest would go after a 10-minute delay. Three months later, today, it is not heating any water whatsoever. Time to go shopping for a new one. It DEFINITELY won't be DeLonghi. I was happy with the machine before, as it made good, timely espresso with a wonderfully easy froth. Now, I realize if I had just spent double, I could have had a better machine that lasted 5 years. My last $70 Krups lasted that long. [NOTE: I use my espresso machine daily.]Customer Review: Wow that 's good !
Summary: 4 Stars
I love my DeLonghi EC5 Steam, funny thingis i don't drink espresso and as for cappuccino they're alright, my drink of choice is the Latte. it take a couple of tries to get the foam right but once you get it your set. I usually use less coffee and more water then specified and froth more milk for the lattes. I even use flavored creamers mixed with milk for flavored lattes mmm! great.
For you Espresso and Cappuccino fans this is well worth the money. I make Cappuccino and Lattes that will make starbucks proud or cry(i now spend less time and money in starbucks)
Althogh this machine can not fully take the place of our favorite coffee houses. It is a great supplement when you can't make the trip!
Customer Review: 35 dollar espresso machine
Summary: 5 Stars
To all of the negative reviews, you can clearly see in the stock photo that this is a simple no frills espresso machine. if your going to wine about the wand not being long enough to steam the milk you should have bought a better one. For me the only thing I wanted was a machine to pour shots. So if thats what your looking for its a good machine. As to a machine that will steam the lattes and cappuccinos I would look else where , about the only thing I think this machine was really made for is making shots which its ok at. And its all about the price if you want a good espresso machine that will compare to the things Starbucks espresso machines do shell out a couple hundred bucks.Customer Review: Great Little Espresso Maker and Money Saver
Summary: 4 Stars
This little gem was a holiday gift and I have used it every day since I received it. I am always on the go and usually stop off at my local coffee shop for a latte before work. I've already saved money using this espresso maker, and after a little practice, can now make lattes as good as anything I've ever paid $5 a cup for. The steamer is a little awkward (which is why 4 stars vs five), but I started putting a regular sized cup under the espresso filter and using the handled glass cup for the milk frothing. The handle makes it easier to do - then I pour everything in my large to-go cup. Here's a tip - add a bit of vanilla extract to the milk before frothing. Mmmmm, vanilla latte!