DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Maker

Going beyond American Coffee shouldn’t be hard. Make your mornings and evenings special. Enjoy quick, easy, delicious espresso right at your fingertips! Espresso and Cappuccino is easier with this extremely affordable and compact Delonghi EC155. Rated as an incredible value for the price, the EC155 is a very good electric espresso maker using 15 bar pump drive to produce the rich crema you expect. Its 2-in-1 filter gives you the choice of using ground coffee or ESE pods. So you’re in control of flavor or convenience. Most espresso makers require a lengthy priming process before you can get your first flavorful cup.

The EC155 has a built-in self-priming process. Use the frother for making cappuccinos, latte, and more. Designed and engineered in Italy, this 1000-watt espresso maker is compact for every kitchen - 7-1/2″ Wide by 9-1/2″ Deep by 11-1/8″ High. It comes with a DeLonghi 1-Year Limited Warranty and an easy-to-follow user guide. It’s a perfect gift for yourself and for anyone you love. Removable Drip Tray - Cleaning up is hassle-free. Just remove the tray, rinse and replace On/Off with indicator light Self Priming Operation - Make your favorite beverage quickly and easily with no annoying start-up preparation 2 Separate Thermostats - Water and steam pressure are controlled seperately so you can make espresso or cappuccino at the perfect temperature for both Adjustable steam for making cappuccino Intuitive dial control system for making one cup after another Unit Dimensions - 7-1/2 Wide by 9-1/2 Deep by 11-1/8 High DeLonghi 1-Year Limited Warranty

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A quality espresso coffee maker (barista) should heat water to 195 degrees F and extract 1.5 ounces of brewed coffee from 7 grams (.25 oz.) of ground coffee beans. It takes about 130 psi of pressure to pull a shot of espresso. When you consider purchasing an espresso coffee machine you want to get as close to these capabilities as possible.

Home espresso machines use steam pressure or pump pressure to extract the flavors and volatile oils from coffee grinds. Steam pressure espresso machines are less expensive and come in both stove top (Moka pot) and electric versions. The Krups Allegro at $49 is an excellent entry level steam espresso machine. With some practice you can produce a very satisfying cup of concentrated coffee even if the purists will not call it espresso. Variations in temperature and pressure can make day-to-day consistency difficult. Cappuccino is burdensome because steam pressure is often inadequate to froth the milk on this style espresso coffee maker.

Pump-style espresso machines are far more likely to produce cafe quality espresso and should be the only choice if price alone is not the primary consideration. Manufacturers distinguish themselves on price, features, and quality of construction. In the under $1,000 category the Roncilio Silvia is top dog. Other front runners are espresso makers from DeLonghi and Saeco. Entry level pump-style espresso machines worthy of consideration are the Breville BarVista and Lello Ariete.

Regardless of which espresso machine you buy the best thing you can do to make superb espresso is to grind the best beans in a burr coffee grinder immediately before brewing and to use natural spring water. If you must use tap water fill a large pot the night before, cover it with a clean towel, and let the chlorine and other gasses dissipate overnight.

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