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DeLonghi EC701 Espresso MachineDeLonghi EC701 Stainless Steel Body Espresso Maker - Good espresso is an art form and a science. The two must blend to create a flavorful...
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DeLonghi EC701 Stainless Steel Body Espresso Maker - Good espresso is an art form and a science. The two must blend to create a flavorful cup that gratifies the soul and excites the senses. After all, thats why this beverage has been gaining popularity. The EC701 has been engineered to integrate artistic principles and scientific proofs into an espresso maker that provides superb espresso and cappuccino every time - at home. As such, its so simple. Make everyday special with the DeLonghi EC701.
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6 Reviews from Shopping.com
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What are you all whining at ?
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Pros: Consistently good coffee. Fairly Stylish. Cheap compared to Gaggia etc
Cons: Not so trendy as some. Starting to drip after 2 years use.
The Bottom Line:
Great Coffee and loads more bangs per buck than Gaggia. As for
Bosch, Krups etc - you want a GERMAN espresso machine ? Sheesh !
I've had mine over 18 months now - still going strong. I had a teething problem or two when I started - which were actually Whittards fault - they sorted them out and I ended up with 2 coffee baskets - which is great.
I've used it more or less daily during that time
The pump pressure is fine - but it doesn't cope well with very finely ground coffee. The frothing attachment is unneccessary - especially if you use semi-skimmed milk (don't know what that's called in the US) - just remove the wide nozzle and use the narrow one.
The problem someone described with water instead of steam is solved if you wait for the red pressure light to light up.
A friend has a Baby Gaggia, and another a Gaggia Kubica - both are very basic in comparison to this machine (and a sight more expensive).
My only real problem is that it's starting to drip after use - which is annoying, and I'd like to solve this - but it has had a bit of a hammering for the best part of 2 years.
The drip trays are dishwasher safe by the way and come out a treat - unlike the espresso "handles" (don't do it !)
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