DeLonghi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB Espresso Machine

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This is an awesome all in one machine that makes some totally superb espresso and espresso drinks. Delivery (thank you Whole Latte Love) and packaging was very good and organized, and I had no issues setting the machine up (follow the instructions carefully). It took about three attempts to dial in the dose correctly. The grinder is very good. Be careful of any residual coffee left on the sides of the filter basket after tamping to the correct level, otherwise you will not get a good seal of the portafilter/filter basket to the group head. The pressure gauge is going to tell you if your dose and tamp is correct and will help in determining optimal extraction. The steam wand is what you would expect for proper frothing. Overall, I am extremely happy with this machine and the espresso it delivers. The only change I would make to the machine is to move the switch to activate the grinder from the grinder funnel guide area to a button on the front of the machine. Get a nice micro-fibre cloth to keep the stainless steel front clean and finger print free. Enjoy!