Delonghi EC 155 Espresso Machine

Good espresso, enough crema and $88.00... Enjoy.

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[MrTos1]

It is warm on the top

[pr01sk]

At first please excuse me for my poor English :-)

We can see a short extraction time (it is 15 seconds from 2:23 to 2:38). Good extraction time for espresso is above 20 seconds. I resolve this problem by using a portafilter for 2 cups even for making a one shot, filled to 2-3 mm level under the top, and by temping it slightly stronger than you. Using a 2-cup portafilter is also good for making cappuchino 'cause i love big one :-)

[zebimmer]

You have to remember that this is an entry level machine with a pressurized portafilter. The so called "crema enhancer" basically froths the coffee and gives a fake crema. This allows you to use any coffee and grind with little to no tamping (good for newbies) If you unpressurize the basket, you can only use fresh roasted beans grinded very fine with a quality grinder right before pulling the shot to give a real espresso with real crema. This machine is capable of good espresso when modified.

[kmiller15211]

Thank you for sharing, I'm definitely considering this.

[sjsingleton68]

i just bought this one and i love it . this is the  best tasting coffee i have had at home and i love coffee. i had grounded up my coffee at the store Turkish blend very fine. i am glad that i did it made it easier to press down. i love this machine.

[renix]

@6age3 Whatever you use, don't use that Bustelo junk. Order from Intelligentsia or Stumptown, etc. to start out.

[renix]

@6age3 Hario/Kyocera Hand grinders are about $75 or a wooden Zassenhaus box is about $90. Otherwise, you're up into the $350+ range for electric.

[6age3]

what is the best coffe for this machine ?? its hard to find a perfect grinder !

[djsomar1]

who do you get so much cream with your machine?

[ftaotabbqr]

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[tizfrreecharm]

Good demo! Two questions:

1) are all this level espresso makers this noisy? I've seen a few vids on this most popular home ec model and when the machine is cooking, it's loud enough to mostly drown owt Johnny Cash and that leads me to Q2 - what is the name of that pleasant tune?

Thanks