Gaggia Syncrony Compact Digital Super Auto Espresso Machine Review

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I received this espresso machine for Christmas 2007, and have been extremely pleased with its performance. I've had absolutely no problems....once I learned how to use the machine properly. Note, there are a few websites that offer video tutorials on how to use this machine that are very useful. Note, I use this machine every single day...typically going through 14 shots of espresso (at least) since there are several coffee drinker in our home. We have almost entirely abandoned our previous coffee maker...not because we didn't like it, but because this machine is so wonderful. Here are a few insights:

1. This machine typically makes 12-14 individually ground espresso shots before you will need to empty the hopper. It's pretty easy and no big deal to do this. The grinder works flawlessly, and the hopper typically holds about a 1/2 to 2/3 pound of beans.
2. I have tried to use ground coffee with this machine, which doesn't taste anywhere as good as the beans. When I first got the machine, I tried using some "fine ground" espresso in the little door on top to make a cup of coffee. No espresso would come out the machine....it took a long time to figure out that it was clogging up the filter. I used slightly coarser ground beans with excellent results.
3. There are two buttons for making espresso - I refer to them as the regular and large size buttons. You can adjust how much water each button will automatically dispense very easily.
4. The steam attachment on the side of the machine works very well for both steam and dispensing hot water.
5. There is an automatic decalcification light that comes on to let you know to run the appropriate cleanser through the machine. I've figured out this light turns on based upon the number of cycles of espresso that are made versus actual need. No big deal....it's a good reminder light for maintance.
6. The water tank is pretty straight forward and lifts off for filling, although I prefer to lift the top off of it and refilling via a large glass/pitcher.
7. This machine is mostly made of plastic, but it's very solid and well made. The tray beneath the espresso dispenser is made of metal, along with the steamer nozzel.
8. I highly recommend watching one of the instructional videos for this machine. It does require learning very basic steps, which are explained well with the included instructions (they are outright cryptic). This is a very easy machine to use once you understand the controls.
9. If I could add a feature it would be a counter mechanism - because some days I lose track of my caffeine intake and I'm simply curious as to how many shots we've really made in total.

I've made at least 2000 espresso shots with this great machine. Overall, myself, my family, and my friends have all enjoyed it...and everyone wants one. I've converted many diehard regular coffee drinkers to more flavorful espresso. You decide....this machine isn't cheap. But some luxuries are wonderful if you can afford it.

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By combining the latest technology with sophisticated style, the innovative designers at Gaggia have created the Syncrony Compact Digital - a truly impressive espresso machine. This sleek machine is equipped with two boilers - one stainless steel-lined thermo block brewing boiler and one aluminum steaming boiler - to speed up the initial heating process and regulate the Rapid Steam System feature. The Rapid Steam System allows you to move from brewing to steaming with little down time, making it extremely easy to create luscious cappuccinos for your guests and look like a professionally trained barista. The designers at Gaggia also made sure to include a stainless-steel Pannarello frothing attachment, which will enable you to froth and steam milk fabulously every time. The Gaggia Syncrony Compact Digital's functions are controlled by seven push buttons and an LCD digital display that provides easy programming of all the options found on this state-of-the-art espresso machine. Featuring five temperature settings, an on/off timer and clock, and three coffee volume settings, the Syncrony Compact Digital is the ultimate in flexibility and customization. Additionally, pre-ground decaffeinated or flavored coffee can be added through the bypass doser - a quintessential feature on any super-automatic espresso machine. Specifications: LCD Digital Display guides you through the brewing process and provides alerts and programming information for: Cleaning and descaling based on water hardness Setting water temperature Pre-infusion and pre-grinding Counting the cups brewed Utilizing the automatic timer and energy saving mode Three programmable push-buttons brew based on the liquid volume you choose Automatic ground coffee dosing is adjustable from 6 to 9 grams Removable 44oz water reservoir Five temperature settings Conical Burr Grinder with 18 adjustable grind settings 7.5oz bean hopper capacity and 9 gram bypass doser Easily removable Brew Group Dual frothing accessories i...

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Capresso C1300 Super Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center Review

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I have owned a number of espresso machines including Gaggia pump driven manual units, an Acquaviva commercial superautomatic machine, a Capresso C1000 and now the Capresso C1300. The best espresso was obtained from the manual (not a superauto) Gaggia. However, it was not consistent and a pain to keep clean.

The superautos are extremely convenient as one simply pushes a button or two and is rewarded with a very respectable espresso or cappuccino. One thing that I like about the C1300 is that I can actually get a legitimate 30 second pour with very good crema (the brownish-red foam on the top of the shot that tells you it's been done right). You're going to want to do a large to extra large shot and set the grinder to almost the finest setting. Remember than you can only adjust the grinder when it is actually grinding.

Frothing milk is okay, but not the best. This is common as the superautos typically don't have the horsepower to pump out gobs of hot dry steam necessary for the microfoam that you can obtain with a high-end manual or commercial machine. However, it's good enough I suppose.

One of the reasons that I bought a superauto was because keeping a manual machine clean was a lot of work. With the Capresso, it's quite easy to keep it clean. Simply dump out and wash the grounds tray when the display tells you to and drop a cleaning tablet in every now and then again when prompted by the display.

The Capresso machines are much easier to keep clean than the Saeco/Starbucks units, which require removal of the brew head. Frankly, I'd rather not bother with that. Know thy self, as the old saying goes.

Even though Capresso states that you do not need to use the Claris water filter if you use distilled water, I use the filter anyway. It's a small price to pay to keep your machine in good shape, in my opinion.

If your unit ever breaks once it's out of warranty, Capresso will repair or replace it for a very reasonable price of $125 which includes return postage as of this writing. So if you ever need to fix it, you'll know in advance that repair costs aren't going to break the bank. FWIW, I never had one single problem with my C1000 and so far, the C1300 has been flawless.

I feel that the C1300 is handsome and looks better in person than in the photos. The digital display has an attractive cobalt blue backlighting which is easily readable day or night. Most adjustments are pretty simple to figure out and are made via several dials on the face of the unit (one is behind a hidden door on the left side of the machine).

It's a nice machine and throws a very respectable shot for a relatively moderate price. If it seems like a lot of money to spend on a "coffee maker", you probably won't feel this way after you use it for awhile. I use mine on a daily basis, making either crema coffee (espresso shots with hot water), cappuccino, or espresso. The Capresso C1300 is highly recommended!

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The Capresso C1300 Super Automatic Coffee & Espresso Center with Dual-Frother Plus and CLARIS Water Care System grinds, tamps, brews and self-cleans in less than 60 seconds¿with just the push of a button. The C1300 is the easiest to use coffee & espresso center on the market. The illuminated two-line dialog system displays concise instructions, settings and more. Dial one of six cup settings, choose the size of your cup and push the button. The coffee bean container holds 8-ounces of beans and the Commercial Conical Burr Grinder has 6 fineness settings to grind beans to perfection. Unlike any other water filter the unique CLARIS Water Care System filters and cleans the water just before use. The Dual Frother system lets you inject steam for lattes and froth milk for cappuccinos in a pitcher or in your cup. The steam wand can also deliver hot water for tea or for Coffee Americano.

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Gaggia Titanium Super Automatic Espresso Machine Review

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The machine works real well. We enjoy the flavor of the coffee and lattes in the evening. Our grown kids compare them to Starbucks, real good

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The Titanium is one of the top-of-the-line super automatics offered by Gaggia. You can actually call this super automatic a coffee center because it allows you to create practically any coffee drink you could imagine, and in most cases, replaces the drip coffee maker altogether. By combining first rate technology, contemporary style and a solid steel construction, Gaggia has created the ultimate coffee center.

The Gaggia Titanium is equipped with a stainless steel-lined brew boiler and a second steam boiler, known as the Rapid Steam. This unique system allows you to go from brewing to steaming, and back again with no down time. Features like the bypass doser, adjustable coffee strength, and adjustable grind settings make it possible for you to produce coffeehouse style drinks customized for your personal taste.

In addition, the stainless steel Turbo Frother and automatic frothing attachment, which dispenses frothed milk directly into your cup, make frothing and steaming a snap. And, the bypass doser allows you to add pre-ground decaffeinated or flavored coffee directly into the espresso machine - a fantastic feature for those who entertain in the evening. Simply stated, the Gaggia Titanium is a world-class espresso machine that delivers effortlessly every time.

Accessories Included: water hardness test strip, grinder cleaning brush, 7 gram scoop

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Delonghi Magnifica Super Automatic Espresso Machine ESAM 4400 Review

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Not purchased via Amazon or this seller - this is just a review of the machine.

I used to use the Breville Die Cast Espresso machine, and I actually loved it. It made good, consistent espresso (once you figured out the nuances). But it was ultimately the nuances and the manual operation that led me to seek out a good super-automatic machine.

DeLonghi was at the top of my list because of a friend of mine who owned one (this exact model, actually). He spoke highly of it, being a pretty serious coffee drinker himself. I have found that the machine has lived up to the expectations he set.

The setup was very simple - the LCD display guides you through the process (supplementing the manual, of course). Starting with all of the default settings for water temperature, grind size, and shot volume, even the very first shot from the machine was good (though the manual warns you may not be satisfied until it has produced 4 or 5). I have been increasingly impressed as I've pulled a few more shots (though probably less than 20 so far)

The automatic timer allows the machine to turn on and warm up at a pre-determined time. So if your morning routine is pretty consistent, you can typically walk straight up to the machine and press a button, and enjoy your coffee 30 seconds later. I've seen people complain that it doesn't automatically make the shot, but this wouldn't be possible considering how the machine works. Before you can pull a shot, it pre-rinses the internal plumbing to ensure that only fresh, hot water is used for the first shot. You wouldn't want that water in your espresso :)

I can't really review the steam wand's operation - I've only used it to add hot water to make an Americano (which worked well).

Cleanup is ridiculously easy. The machine tells you that it needs to be cleaned, which requires you to

- Move the steam wand aside
- Open the door
- Remove the drip tray and waste bin together
- Dump and clean both the drip tray and waste bin
- Re-assemble

It takes like 5 minutes, and you do it once every few days. I believe they quote you 14 shots, more or less.

Overall, I haven't found a single flaw in this machine yet. I'm very impressed.

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Automatically grinds, tamps and brews fresh espresso. Digital programmable menu settings allow you to adjust start time, auto shut-off and clock. You can adjust temperature of the coffee and water hardness. Plus, there are three settings for coffee strength: mild, regular, and strong. Three buttons allow you to easily choose the size of cup you want: one-shot (small), two shots (medium) and large (long coffee). The three settings can be customized to your preferred taste.The compact and patented Direct-to-Brew SystemTM with ThermoblockTM technology provides excellent heat distribution and it's removable for easy cleaning. The beans are ground instantly to ensure the freshest espresso or coffee. 15 BARS of Pressure.Commercial quality frother includes a special chamber that mixes steam and milk to create a rich, creamy froth with a regulator to increase or decrease the amount of air mixed with the milk. It's perfect for making the ideal cappuccino, latte or any other frothy milk coffee beverage.Professional-quality, lower-pitch conical burr grinder produces consistent, fresh and aromatic espresso or coffee. Grind settings allow you to adjust the fineness for all types of beans. Double boiler means you'll no longer have to wait between espresso and steam. And with the improved stainless steel piped aluminum boiler the water heats faster and is more durable.Removable components for convenient cleaning and easy disposal of coffee waste. 14 single espresso; 7 double espresso.Warming plate on top of the machine preheats your cups for the best results.Bean container capacity: 200 grams / 7.1 ounces.

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DeLonghi EAM3500 Magnifica Digital Super Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine Review

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This machine has now been going strong in the breakroom of my 100 person company for more than 9 months. Ever since we got the machine, people have drastically reduced making their trips to nearby Starbucks. Everybody loves the machine because of its simplicity and ease of use. Lot of people just use the frothed milk only feature as well. The cleaning is simple as well.

The only note of caution is that for lattes or cappucinos (i.e., when you use frothed or steamed milk), the drink does not come out too hot. You can adjust the temperature of the coffee by making a few settings, and the temperature is fine for normal use, but still you can not get an extra hot latte. At times when I want that, I just put my coffee filled cup in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and the problem is solved.

I would also like to recommend people to set the appropriate hardness level using the test described in the manual. I did not do that at first and ended up decalcifying far too often. Also do not use warm water wherever possible.

Bottomline, this is a highly recommended super automatic espresso machine for not just residences but even small companies.

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DeLonghi is proud to offer you the Magnifica. This wonderful machine will make coffee, espresso, cappuccinos, and lattes with its latest, most advanced technology for brewing authentic Italian espresso or coffee. The Magnifica has digital programmable menu settings that allow you to adjust start time, auto-shutoff, and the clock. You can adjust the temperature of the coffee and water hardness. Plus, there are five settings for coffee strength: extra-mild, mild, regular, strong, and extra-strong. Three buttons allow you to easily choose the size cup you want: ristretto (small), espresso (medium), and American coffee (large). The three settings can be customized to your preferred taste. This great machine offers a new, patented detachable automatic latte/cappuccino system that includes a 25-ounce milk container and two detachable lids, one for frothed milk for cappuccinos and the other for steamed milk for lattes. It also includes a unique automatic cleaning function that operates with the easy push of a button. Plus, the entire container is detachable so it can be placed in the refrigerator. This super-automatic machine will handle any coffee needs you may have, and with its sleek design it will compliment any kitchen décor.

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Saeco S-TG-ST Talea Giro Super Automatic Espresso Machine Review

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Seems expensive, but please add up your Starbucks expenditures for the past year and then buy this with no hesitation!

Many espresso purists turn their noses up at superauto machines, but as someone who has owned a high-end non-auto machine, this Saeco will reliably produce a high-quality espresso shot with virtually no effort! With my manual machines the shots would vary in quality, and while at times I could produce a better shot on my own, it would require a lot of effort. This superauto produces espresso that is 100% reliably better than most but not all of the shots I could produce manually, and it does so with almost no effort on my part (add water, beans, empty dreg drawer, that's about it).

Oh, and definitely get the [optional] Milk Island, which produces a phenomenal microfoam, to the point that you can do some basic latte art with it; again not better than some I could produce manually, but consistently better than most I produce manually, and with no work at all!

This machine looks great, heats up INSTANTANEOUSLY (that's right, no waiting at all for a boiler to heat up), is fairly quiet (thanks to ceramic grinder), and produces espresso that is superior to anything you could ever get a Starbucks.

I also looked at just about every other superauto in the $500 to $1,500 price range, and in fact tried a number of them out in person. This particular unit was my favorite by a wide margin!

BUY THIS AND THE OPTIONAL MILK ISLAND AND NEVER GO TO STARBUCKS AGAIN! I'm serious.

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The Talea Giro offers all the convenience of a super automatic espresso machine, and is milk island capable ( milk island sells separately) which offers more options for frothing and steaming milk for cappuccinos and lattes. The Milk Island is a unique Saeco development for all Talea models. In fact, it is the key function for all milk frothing connoisseurs. Whether you prefer espresso macchiato, cappuccino, latte macchiato or any other speciality, the preparation of creamy foam takes just a matter of seconds. The Milk Island is available in glass with a total capacity of 13.5 ounces or 1.7 cups.The Talea Giro has a built in ceramic grinder that puts an end to grinding with metal components. Ceramic is inert and won't react to the coffee or alter its flavor. The ceramic grinder provides a more even grind, allowing for perfect dosing and blending and is also much quieter about performing its duties than stainless steel grinders. The Talea Giro takes care of the grinding, dosing, tamping and brewing, but allows for personal taste in the programming of coffee size, strength and temperature. The Talea Giro offers the patented technology of the Saeco Brew System--turn the dial either right or left and change the strength and consistency of your coffee by either increasing or decreasing the water pressure as it moves through the grounds. Saeco Opti-dose has an adjustable 7 ¿ 10.5 gram doser regulating the amount of beans to grind per serving. Talea Giro includes an adjustable built-in ceramic disc grinder, automatic cup warming surface that holds up to 6 espresso cups, a stainless steel pannarello attachment for steaming milk and dispensing hot water, a removable 57 ounce water tank, manual drip tray that you can move up or down to adjust to any size cup, sliding wheels on the base of machine for convenient rotation and rapid steam technology---no waiting between frothing milk with pannarello attachment and brewing espresso.

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Delonghi Esam5400 Digital Super Automatic Machine Espresso/coffee/latte/cappuccino Review

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I use this machine for about two weeks and I like it so far. It makes a great espresso in just 30 seconds with one touch of a button. I also tried making cappuccinos a few times and they were OK, but the steam wand is a bit short, leaving not much space between machine and the wand itself. For those who complain about cold coffee, I'd say: read the manual, people. Coffee temperature can be adjusted, and it is not on the highest setting initialy. Also, if you use fine porcelain or bone china cups, or ever paper cups (ugh!), they would not cool your drink as much as regular stoneware mugs.

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ESAM5400 The Delonghi Perfecta Digital Super Automatic Espresso Machine produces beautiful espresso and lets you top it off with frothed or steamed milk. It s fully automatic and programmable with an easy-to-use control panel and digital menu that guides you through the whole process. The 13 grind settings allow you to adjust the fineness for all types of beans. A 15-bar pressure pump ensures maximum extraction of flavor. The rotary control panel allows you to easily choose the size of cup you want from small to large. And with the improved stainless steel piped aluminum boiler the water heats faster and is more durable. Plus a removable 1.8 liter (60 ounce) water tank with water level indicator, allows for convenient filling and easy cleaning. Features: -Automatic espresso machine. -1350 Watts. -Easy to use control panel. -Illuminated indicator lights. -Cappuccino system. -Direct to Brew system with 15 bars of pressure. -Double espresso boiler. -Conical burr grinder. -Instant reheat function. -Statistics function. -Decalcification system. -Cup warmer with Hot water spout. -Removable 60 ounce water tank. -Includes manual. -Manufacturer provides 1 year limited warranty. Specifications

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