11/2019 - I already have a very nice (somewhat older) Cuisinart ss-700 Keurig coffee maker, and it still works very well for me, but I saw this espresso machine on sale, and decided to give it a whirl. If I didn't like it or really end up needing it, I could always gift it or something. Well I've had it a couple of weeks now, and I haven't used my Keurig once since receiving it. It is so quick and easy to make, and the lavazzza blue coffee is AMAZING. so good. I make lattes and cappuccinos in minutes. Better than Starbucks. The only other thing you need to make those is a frother (and milk). you can get one of those for only $7 to $10.
So yeah, even if you have a coffee maker already, this is different. this is next level good. you can't make legit latte and cappuccinos with your keurig. And when you are literally on the go and in a hurry but need your shot of caffeine to get you going you can have your quick shot of espresso in literally 20-30 seconds.
I love how it stores so many of the capsules between uses. Unlike my keurig, which you have to remember to dispose of after every cup.
As I do for every item, if I ever encounter a notable issue with the device, I will certainly update in the future. No update, then assume it is still working out terrifically.
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Update as of March 15, 2019- Per 1895 Coffee, Amazon's supplier for this machine, the warranty is 90 days. Whole Latte Love offers a one year warranty.- This machine is still going strong with a usage of about 9 espresso's per day since Feb 7, about 300 espresso's.Likes:- best tasting espresso from a mini pod machine. I’ve tried quite a variety of mini pod based machines, this espresso, Lavazza Blue, is hands down the best. I also have an expensive E61 dual boiler espresso machine and a high end grinder and yes, that yields a better coffee but from a quick espresso experience, you will not find a better one than this Lavazza pod machine.- super quick to use from turn on to extraction. 30 seconds- typical pod process, open cover, insert pod, press button, drink- it won’t extract without a pod in place- it auto ejects the spent pod- it tells you when to empty the used pod bin- it tells you when the water reservoir needs filling- espresso comes out very hot, as it should- you can program the extraction buttons for different volumes of water- it’s slim, makes it easy to fit on the counter among other appliances- pod prices are up to 1/2 less than the cost of Nespresso and other brands...and did I mention the espresso tastes better than those brands?- the espresso cup platform reverses resulting in a lower platform so you can put a larger cup under the spout. This allows an espresso cup as well as a cup measuring 4" tall making it nice for latte's.- it automatically goes into power saving mode after a half hour of non use. The center light stays on but the boiler turns off. As soon as you open the lid to put a new pod in, it starts the heating of the boiler and within 30 seconds, its ready to extract.- it’s made in Italy* you can buy a Lavazza BLUE Descaling Kit for it for $15 at Whole Latte Love. The kit includes a dummy capsule and discharge hose necessary to run the descaling process. I could not find it on Amazon.Dislikes:- only a 90 day warranty- the on/off power switch is way in the back left lower side. Makes it difficult to get to when the machine is sandwiched between other appliances- I personally think the machine is a bit ugly in the front area where the buttons are. Just seems like a silver colored protrusion set against a black background.So far we have tried three of their coffees; Ricco, Intenso and Rotondo. All three are good. You might complain that you have to buy 100 pods at a time but once you taste the coffee and see how easy it is to use, you’ll be glad you have a lot of pods. I have paid as little as 40 cents/pod, you cannot beat the value this machine and it’s coffee gives you. Italy = coffee!Ok, so why only a four star overall rating? You would think that with the long list of "Likes" in my review, I would have given it 5 stars..and I really wanted to. It’s due to the dang on/off switch location that drove a rating less than a perfect 5 star. We have this machine sandwiched in-between other items on the counter and we're forced to move the machine every time we need to turn it on or off. With its grippy feet, it sticks to the wood countertop and excessive force is needed to move it, thereby creating a sudden jerk motion that results in banging into the other items.I believe it was just easy for them to put the on/off switch next to the power cord where it comes in the machine but from an owners point of view, I would like it where its easy to get at when the machine is nestled in among other items.Would I buy one again?.. .. so far, yes
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Update as of March 15, 2019
- Per 1895 Coffee, Amazon's supplier for this machine, the warranty is 90 days. Whole Latte Love offers a one year warranty.
- This machine is still going strong with a usage of about 9 espresso's per day since Feb 7, about 300 espresso's.
Likes:
- best tasting espresso from a mini pod machine. I’ve tried quite a variety of mini pod based machines, this espresso, Lavazza Blue, is hands down the best. I also have an expensive E61 dual boiler espresso machine and a high end grinder and yes, that yields a better coffee but from a quick espresso experience, you will not find a better one than this Lavazza pod machine.
- super quick to use from turn on to extraction. 30 seconds
- typical pod process, open cover, insert pod, press button, drink
- it won’t extract without a pod in place
- it auto ejects the spent pod
- it tells you when to empty the used pod bin
- it tells you when the water reservoir needs filling
- espresso comes out very hot, as it should
- you can program the extraction buttons for different volumes of water
- it’s slim, makes it easy to fit on the counter among other appliances
- pod prices are up to 1/2 less than the cost of Nespresso and other brands...and did I mention the espresso tastes better than those brands?
- the espresso cup platform reverses resulting in a lower platform so you can put a larger cup under the spout. This allows an espresso cup as well as a cup measuring 4" tall making it nice for latte's.
- it automatically goes into power saving mode after a half hour of non use. The center light stays on but the boiler turns off. As soon as you open the lid to put a new pod in, it starts the heating of the boiler and within 30 seconds, its ready to extract.
- it’s made in Italy
* you can buy a Lavazza BLUE Descaling Kit for it for $15 at Whole Latte Love. The kit includes a dummy capsule and discharge hose necessary to run the descaling process. I could not find it on Amazon.
Dislikes:
- only a 90 day warranty
- the on/off power switch is way in the back left lower side. Makes it difficult to get to when the machine is sandwiched between other appliances
- I personally think the machine is a bit ugly in the front area where the buttons are. Just seems like a silver colored protrusion set against a black background.
So far we have tried three of their coffees; Ricco, Intenso and Rotondo. All three are good. You might complain that you have to buy 100 pods at a time but once you taste the coffee and see how easy it is to use, you’ll be glad you have a lot of pods. I have paid as little as 40 cents/pod, you cannot beat the value this machine and it’s coffee gives you. Italy = coffee!
Ok, so why only a four star overall rating? You would think that with the long list of "Likes" in my review, I would have given it 5 stars..and I really wanted to. It’s due to the dang on/off switch location that drove a rating less than a perfect 5 star. We have this machine sandwiched in-between other items on the counter and we're forced to move the machine every time we need to turn it on or off. With its grippy feet, it sticks to the wood countertop and excessive force is needed to move it, thereby creating a sudden jerk motion that results in banging into the other items.
I believe it was just easy for them to put the on/off switch next to the power cord where it comes in the machine but from an owners point of view, I would like it where its easy to get at when the machine is nestled in among other items.
Would I buy one again?.. .. so far, yes
- Per 1895 Coffee, Amazon's supplier for this machine, the warranty is 90 days. Whole Latte Love offers a one year warranty.
- This machine is still going strong with a usage of about 9 espresso's per day since Feb 7, about 300 espresso's.
Likes:
- best tasting espresso from a mini pod machine. I’ve tried quite a variety of mini pod based machines, this espresso, Lavazza Blue, is hands down the best. I also have an expensive E61 dual boiler espresso machine and a high end grinder and yes, that yields a better coffee but from a quick espresso experience, you will not find a better one than this Lavazza pod machine.
- super quick to use from turn on to extraction. 30 seconds
- typical pod process, open cover, insert pod, press button, drink
- it won’t extract without a pod in place
- it auto ejects the spent pod
- it tells you when to empty the used pod bin
- it tells you when the water reservoir needs filling
- espresso comes out very hot, as it should
- you can program the extraction buttons for different volumes of water
- it’s slim, makes it easy to fit on the counter among other appliances
- pod prices are up to 1/2 less than the cost of Nespresso and other brands...and did I mention the espresso tastes better than those brands?
- the espresso cup platform reverses resulting in a lower platform so you can put a larger cup under the spout. This allows an espresso cup as well as a cup measuring 4" tall making it nice for latte's.
- it automatically goes into power saving mode after a half hour of non use. The center light stays on but the boiler turns off. As soon as you open the lid to put a new pod in, it starts the heating of the boiler and within 30 seconds, its ready to extract.
- it’s made in Italy
* you can buy a Lavazza BLUE Descaling Kit for it for $15 at Whole Latte Love. The kit includes a dummy capsule and discharge hose necessary to run the descaling process. I could not find it on Amazon.
Dislikes:
- only a 90 day warranty
- the on/off power switch is way in the back left lower side. Makes it difficult to get to when the machine is sandwiched between other appliances
- I personally think the machine is a bit ugly in the front area where the buttons are. Just seems like a silver colored protrusion set against a black background.
So far we have tried three of their coffees; Ricco, Intenso and Rotondo. All three are good. You might complain that you have to buy 100 pods at a time but once you taste the coffee and see how easy it is to use, you’ll be glad you have a lot of pods. I have paid as little as 40 cents/pod, you cannot beat the value this machine and it’s coffee gives you. Italy = coffee!
Ok, so why only a four star overall rating? You would think that with the long list of "Likes" in my review, I would have given it 5 stars..and I really wanted to. It’s due to the dang on/off switch location that drove a rating less than a perfect 5 star. We have this machine sandwiched in-between other items on the counter and we're forced to move the machine every time we need to turn it on or off. With its grippy feet, it sticks to the wood countertop and excessive force is needed to move it, thereby creating a sudden jerk motion that results in banging into the other items.
I believe it was just easy for them to put the on/off switch next to the power cord where it comes in the machine but from an owners point of view, I would like it where its easy to get at when the machine is nestled in among other items.
Would I buy one again?.. .. so far, yes
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