Lavazza Blue LB2210 Single-Serve Espresso Machine Review

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We have been using for months and love it. Cap of choice has been Dolce 100% Arabica espresso. I do not think I will ever go back to another brand.

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Lavazza BLUE 2210 is a single-serve espresso system that combines design, quality and convenience for a superior coffee solution. It provides maximum flexibility for satisfying different usage requirements, meeting the needs of operators from low to high volume, while maintaining consistent quality and greater coffee selection for all. Lavazza BLUE¿s proprietary system employs a single serve, closed capsule technology designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding foodservice and OCS operators. Lavazza BLUE uses pre-ground, pre-sealed capsules with a one-touch system. This user-friendly method requires virtually no training to make the perfect espresso and other hot beverages. ¿ Color: Grey & silver ¿ LCD Display: For simplified operation & programming of settings ¿ 4 Programmable Brew Settings ¿ Independent cup warming plate ¿ Stainless steel steam/ hot water wand: Used to manually froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes. (Also dispenses hot water.) ¿ Saeco patented Brew Group ¿ Removable drip tray & used capsule container: Holds up to 25 capsules ¿ Removable and lockable water tank: 1 gallon ¿ Pump pressure: 15 bar ¿ UL and NSF certified ¿ Power Watt: 1250 W ¿ 1 year limited warranty on parts and labor ¿ Dimensions: 18¿¿L x 15.5¿¿H x 11¿¿W ¿ Weight: 23.2 lbs ¿ Made in Italy

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CBTL Kaldi S04 Single Cup Brewer, Blue/Silver Review

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NOTE: I have the blue/silver model shown here in the photo I uploaded - the front is medium blue and the remainder is silver, with the water tank being clear plastic. It's a beautiful shade of blue.

If you are short on counter space in your kitchen and you want both a single serve coffeemaker and an espresso machine, this unit is something you may want to consider. The manufacturer-supplied pictures are deceiving and make the machine look larger, I was happy that it was much smaller in footprint when I un-boxed it.

Set-up was easy, especially if you are already familiar with machines such as the Keurig. I had no trouble inserting the screen in the bottom of the water tank. Give everything a good rinse, pour in some water up to the fill line - 40 ounces- (I prefer using filtered water), plug it in and follow the simple directions in either the manual or the quick start guide.

Once the machine has primed itself, you are ready to choose your brew. Pull the handle back all the way, drop in the pod with the top facing the front of the machine, snap the handle back down, and choose your size by pressing one of the 3 selections:

Top button: 1.5 ounces for espresso
Middle button: 3 ounces for a long espresso
Bottom button: 8 ounces for coffee, 9 ounces for tea

The next time you brew another cup, when you lift the handle backwards, that disposes of the previously brewed capsule into the storage bin behind the drip tray. This should be dumped into the trash as part of your daily maintenance, in addition to always making sure you have adequate water in the tank (you don't want to burn-up your pump).

The coffee and espresso flavors I've tried so far are very good. I'm not much of a tea drinker but I tried the Tropical Passion Tea as iced tea and it could turn me into a tea drinker; my friend says the Chai was very good, but there were some small tea particles in his cup. The vanilla and chocolate flavored powders I probably won't try as they add a considerable amount of calories when added to the coffee.

I'm concerned about availability of coffee capsules and the expense of having to order them from CBTL - I'm not on the West Coast, but if they were available at my local Wal-Mart that would be great, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.

Would an espresso snob love this? I'm not quite so sure. I'm not a snob but I still think my Breville Barista Express machine makes the best coffee drinks, and I like to grind my own beans. However, this machine is a close second as it costs considerably less than the Breville and it's convenient to use.

NOTE: This seems to need descaling much sooner than a normal coffeemaker. I use filtered water in this and I've only run through 19 pods, and I've already received my first descaling warning. I am using this descaler and it works great - takes about 45 minutes from start to finish - Urnex Dezcal Home Activated Descaler, For Home Coffee & Espresso Equipt., 4 - 1 oz Packets



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DeLonghi ESAM5500M Perfecta Digital Super-Automatic Espresso Machine, Metallic Blue Review

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I am surprised that I am the first reviewer of this great machine. I just received mine yesterday. I bought it from another vender, but since I typically do most of my shopping via Amazon I thought I would share my experience thus far. Overall, this Super-Automatic is simple to use and makes great coffee, lattes, and cappuccino's. My advice though....WATCH THE DVD BEFORE USING!!! I thought I had this thing in the bag.. how difficult could it be to use??....Well it isn't difficult to use, but there are a few things I did that had I watched the video all the way through I would not have done. For example, when setting how fine or coarse you want the beans you have to adjust the dial one notch at a time while the grinder is running (still doesn't make sense to me). I paused the video before waiting for the lady to finish talking on the topic and just moved it a few notches towards fine...oops! Oh well, doesn't seem to have adversely effected anything, but now I know. Contrary to reviews I have read of super-auto's, the burr grinder on this one is quiet when running. On a scale of 1-10 where 10 is extremely loud and 1 is basically silent I would rate this machine a 5 and my Cuisinart Grind and brew (the one that hold like a pound of beans) an 8. I was actually expecting something much louder.

Build Quality- I would have to say I am impressed with the looks of this machine and its fit and finish. I am sure some people will complain of the amount of plastic, but seeing how this thing already weighs over 20lbs. why add more weight. I thought about the Gran Dama, but honestly this machine is better.

Coffee- I was also considering the Jura Z5 because I read good things, but the price was a stretch. Granted, this machine isn't cheap either. I believe that I made the right choice. The espresso is great. I do wonder though what it tasted like from the factory, but since I changed the settings prematurely I will never know...ha! The Milk pitcher is ingenious...BRAVO! Latte's and Cappuccino's are a breeze and let me tell you this machine makes both very well. Sure a semi-auto can do better, but really I do not want to do the extra steps. As it is, Starbucks does not compare. I have read reviews that state the Gran Dama latte's can be cold. I have to admit, the first one I made was, but after I made a couple and utilized the cup warmer they were perfect. I bought the Cinnamon Dolce syrup from Starbucks and I downed to many lattes....probably explains why at 0209 EST I am still up and writing this review.

My Opinion- If you are in the market for a super-automatic I would say give this one a consideration. I bought this machine from a place that has probably the best return policy of all retailers, so if something does go wrong I will take it right back for another. Regardless, the people at Delonghi are great and I was amazed that as soon as I pushed (1) I was talking to a person almost immediately. I will probably just purchase the extended warranty from the manufacturer and extend the 2 years to 4...Extra $150. That is all for now. Look for an update in a couple months.


**UPDATE** 3/24/10

Well I overworked the first one, but the place I bought it from gladly took it back and ordered me another one. I made nearly 2,000 cups of coffee in 4 months with the first one. I have made nearly 1000 with the one I have now, but it seems to be holding up fine. As far as recommending it I still would. I love this machine. It is so nice that I can make everything Starbucks does without having to pay them $4 for every cup. I have basically every syrup they have and all my guests rave about the Delonghi. It is a lot of money to spend on a coffee maker, but I would do it again.


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DeLonghi ESAM5500M Perfecta Esclusivo Digital Super Automatic Machine for lattes, coffee espresso & cappuccinos with single touch cappuccino & latte. This espresso maker has an easy to use control panel with digital programmable menu settings allowing the ability to adjust the start time, auto shut-off and clock. The patented single touch cappuccino and latte system includes a 25oz milk container, detachable lid, for frothed milk for cappuccino or steamed milk for latte. It also includes a unique automatic cleaning function with an easy push of a button. All parts are dishwasher-safe. The compact and patented direct -to-brew system with thermoblock technology provides excellent heat distribution and it's removable for easy cleaning. Features included are: integrated lower-pitch burr grinder, double boiler with espresso boiler, instant reheat function, decalcification system, cup warmer, hot water spout, removable 1.8l (60oz)water tank, coffee bean container capacity, removable used coffee container and drip tray, height-adjustable coffee spouts, 1-3 hr adjustable auto shut-off, programmable timer on function, water filter.

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Saeco 21103 Royal Professional Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver and Blue Review

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Unlike the review below we've been lucky in that we've had no problems with our unit.

It's been exactly 3 years since we purchased our machine and we haven't looked back. The machine was bought as we were spending $40-50 a week at Starbucks. Now we use organic milk and beans and make our own latte's at home.

The machine is super easy to use. There are various settings for the grinding and dose of coffee. I just set the dose on max and change the grind depending on what beans I use. The machine gives you 3 sizes of coffee depending on what you want. The steam wand works well but can only be used after coffee dispensing is finished. It takes 15-25sec for the steam wand to really start.. steaming. The cappuchinore on my machine doesn't work but I only tried to use it after we had the machine for 2 years so I'm not bothered too much. I also have the direct water connection to my reverse osmosis system. So I haven't had to de-scale yet and might never need to.
Another useful item is the rinsing cycle where the machine runs hot water through itself for 10mins. At the end you get to see how much "dirt" was cleaned out. Quite satisfying :)
The machine also has some idiot proof features. One is when you put in pre-ground coffee but then press the coffee button instead of the pre-ground button first. The machine makes some funky noises but then dumps everything out. I'm not proud to say I've done this more than once....

Overall through it's the best $$$ I've ever spent and would highly recommend this machine. It might not be the cheapest (or most expensive!) but you get what you pay for!

p.s. the coffee is amazing!!!!!!!!!


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Bring the coffeehouse directly into your home, business or small office with Saeco's super automatic Royal line of espresso machines. With all of the programmable features available, the Royal Professional is one of Saeco's most impressive machines. The LCD display and programmable push-button technology make it easy for anyone to become a barista. Whole beans are perfectly ground, tamped, brewed and discarded into a used grounds container. Use the steam wand or the built-in Cappuccinatore to easily froth milk directly into your cup and the bon temp-heating surface will make sure that your espresso or cappuccino cups are always warm and ready to go whenever you need them.

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