More affordable, same quality
I am a steam espresso machine user who was forced to shop around when the quality of the product diminished in recent years. Our biggest reason for replacing a machine is it quits frothing milk, despite vinegar or cleaning or steaming through the wand after finishing with the milk frothing. I learned since starting the latte/cappacino process that I perhaps didn't run enough steam through it when finished, but the steam machines have limited capacity before water and steam run out unless you refill. I rarely had time for that.
I tried a pump espresso machine a couple years ago and didn't care for the taste--the coffee was too weak and I didn't like how it steamed milk. So recently I tried a Saeco Via Venezia which was okay--the coffee tasted bitter, though I tried a different grind and it was some better. But for the money I felt it wasn't worth it, so returned it after a week of trying.
Having second thoughts about going back to the steam machine, I noticed this...
What a great little machine!
This is a great espresso machine on a budget. I previously got a De'Longhi BAR32 Retro and returned it after a week of struggling to get good espresso trying any kind of tamping and grounding techniques. The Poemia is so much better. The key is that the portafilter is pressurized and there is no need to tamp the coffee grounds precisely. There is a valve that automatically opens when the pressure is optimal for brewing. The espresso comes out with great crema. I was able to even make the so called 'long espresso' (running the machine until I get 5-6 ounces instead of 2-3) while still keeping great taste and crema.
The user manual contains an error in the description how to prepare the machine for first use or after a prolonged period of non use. It says to lock only the portafilter without the coffee grounds basket and run the machine until it is out of water. This of course will not seal the filter and the hot water will spray out of the filter. The coffee grounds basket...
crema-crema-crema
I'm a 4 shot Americano junkie and was spending a ridiculous amount a day at my local coffee shop. I decided I wanted my own machine but I was leery of spending $$$$ on my own machine seeing I have a tendency to buy coffee makers and then retire them because they don't produce to my liking. I found this machine on Amazon (at less than $ 100 and it came with a lot of positive reviews) and crossed checked it with other coffee maker websites which listed it as a good little machine. I am in coffee heaven every day and the pressurized filter ensures a lot of crema which is really what makes or breaks an espresso shot.
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