Lello 1375 Ariete Cafe Prestige Coffee Maker
Why it's a best pick:
An affordable machine with solid, stainless steel construction. If you can handle grinding your own beans, this top-notch unit can handle the rest. A powerful 15-bar pump produces perfect crema for espresso, and a large warming area can hold up to 9 cups at once.
Manufacturer Description: 950-watt espresso/cappuccino machine made of heavy-duty stainless steel ThermoBlock 15-bar pump-driven system provides uniform, constant pump pressure Removable 2-1/4-quart water reservoir can be refilled from the top at any time Cup warming area allows up to 9 cups to be warmed before use Measures 9-1/2 by 9-1/4 by 12-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty, Manufacturer:...read full description
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Average Customer Rating:
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277 total reviews)
Impressive unit for the price, June 08 2006
I will give this five stars. Not the same five stars I would give something along the lines of a Gaggia Carezza mind you. This five stars should be taken as a rating relative to its price. If this were the same cost of the Gaggia I would probably have to give it a 3.5
I should note I pr...read full review
Great machine for the money, March 18 2007
This is an amazing espresso machine for the money. I wanted to run it through its paces for a few months before reviewing it. After almost 3 months and over 100 double shots, I am ready. I am a straight shot drinker; I never knew how smooth and intense espresso could be until I got this machine....read full review
Functional and well built., July 17 2006
Wow, a stainless steel unit for ~ $130. Seemed too good to be true but let me assure you that it's not. Solid and well built, it is quite functional and easy to use too. I live in Seattle, the coffee capital of the universe so I've got fairly discriminating taste in espresso and it has more than liv...read full review
