Product page: www.extrafudge.com/ref/B000F49XXG Good product for the price. Check out the video I made about the Breville BES840XL kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n8h4jcKfmKusf2Q.html Thanks for all the positive comments!

If you'd like a perfect shot of espresso, there are a few things you need to monitor. - your draw should be between 25-30 seconds - weigh your ground beans, then weight your output. Your input to output ratio should be between 1:2 and 1:2.5, for this particular model, as my brother is currently using, the portafilter basket fits 14 grams of coffee. So your output should be between 28 grams to 35 grams. Not less than 28, and not more than 35. - you should always try to tamp at 30 lbs pressure. There are many ways to do it, such as putting your portafilter on top of a scale and tamp till you see 30 lbs, or another way is to get a calibrated tamper. - with the above constant set, your last step is to play with the coarseness of the ground beans. If you're drawing more than 35 grams in 25-30 seconds, you need to grind your beans finer. If less than 28 grams, then you need to make it coarser. Finally, taste your espresso shot. The best way is to make a simple Americano. A double shot Espresso, mix it with 2 oz of hot water, and that makes it an Americano. Why I choose Americano? It's not as thick and concentrated, and it's easier on your tongue pallete. If your coffee tastes sour, it means you've under-extracted. If it's too bitter, it means you've over-extracted. If it's under extracted, there are a few things you could do, such as making the grounds finer, increase tamping, increasing the temperature (should be between 91C to 95C max, not too high and not too low), and you could draw the espresso for a few seconds longer. But your final output shouldn't be more than 2.5x your input grammage. If it's over extracted, then reduce coarseness, decrease tamping, decrease temperature, reduce draw for a few seconds, and as usual, try not to go below 2.0x your input grammage. Once your espresso shot is perfect, the term I'd like to call, the GOD SHOT, your espresso will taste perfect. It shouldn't be sour, and neither should it be bitter. It should be balanced, full of flavor. With perfect espresso shot, all milk based espresso drinks will taste superior, too. If your beans are fresh, usually 1 week to 4 weeks from roast date, you should be able to get like a ratio of half crema and half dark espresso the very moment the shot is drawn. The reason why I do not suggest using volume to measure is because if the beans aren't as fresh, you wouldn't be pulling as much crema, and therefore, the volume would be less than compared to fresh beans that have lots of crema. Crema is basically a lot of gas, and if you leave them on the counter long enough, the crema would be gone, but your weigh will still maintain. That's why well trained baristas are told to use weight as benchmark instead of volume. Good luck and hope you get your perfect shot, soon, as I see so much problems from your video, and hope you could improve on it. Cheers.

Decent review but you have to play it at 2x speed. thank me later.

Good demo-only addition is that I always remove the frothing nozzle immediately after use and run hot soapy water through it. Then I reattach it and blast some steam through it. I also run the portafilter empty after making shots which helps release coffee grounds that were caught (I always see coffee grounds flush into the portafilter when I do this so I religiously do this) I’ve had this machine for 2 years and I love it

Some of these comments are hysterical. I love the hipster and technical jargon from the espresso masters. All that matters is whether or not he enjoys his coffee. Press away my friend, tamp as much as you want, run it twice, even three times if you like the way it comes out.

I am interesting at getting a machine but I have never use a machine before. This is the first video I saw that gave very good explanation about what to look for and the general steps and process from making to cleaning. Thank you for the video.

Thank you thank you for making this video. Even though it was years ago. I just purchased the machine. Have never made an espresso or cappuccino in my life so this was a great video to understand the mechanics of the machine. Your comments and others comments were very helpful. Thank you again!

Thank You, I watched quite a few and you're the only one that explains everything quite well 👍🏼

I thought this was very informative and I learned alot. It is also very helpful to read the comments below and get everyone's view point. It sounds like its just a matter of practice. Thank you for the video.

my mom & I just bought this machine & having never used an espresso machine before we were pretty confused! the directions were giving us some trouble so this video saved our butts! Thanks so much!

I just bought my first espresso/cappuccino machine which was this very make and model. I am so glad I watched your video as it helped me understand from start to finish and I am excited to buy some espresso coffee grounds to make this. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

best pump espresso machine you can buy at this price

Very thorough review the best I found thank you very much!

Some things I learned that helped my shots TEN fold to save some of you some time and get the best out of this machine. It is quite capable of producing high quality shots you'd normally get from a high end machine. 1) Depressurize the Portafilter. If you don't, you will get crema and the shot will look really nice, but the crema is fake and the shot will taste sour/bitter. Trust me. This is easy to do, google it. 2) Cut off the bottom of the Portafilter to make it bottomless. By doing this, you can watch the extraction and see if the shot if being pulled correctly. This helped me hugely because I wasn't pulling shots evenly and coffee was going everywhere. This is fairly easy as well. 3) Let the machine warm up for a bit, regardless of the green light to reach optimal temps. If your shots are not coming out good with a decent amount of crema after the above steps, now you can focus on your technique. At least youll have the truth and not fake shots from the pressurized filter. Once you get that down, you will be making some truly amazing and delicious shots from this little guy.

Thank you for your video. I bought this machine and now I know how to use from your video

Hi mate, upon watching your review and reading a large number of your comments below, all I can say is bravo to you sir, i do believe your relatively new to espresso preparation, and yes there was a lot of things you did not do the right way but I'm sure with a good barista course you could fix a lot of those things. Cool review and keep chipping away. P.S once you have finished with one extraction throw it away never re-use extracted coffee.

Thanks for the review. I am replacing my little steam pressure Mr. Coffee el cheapo and am looking forward to learning the ins and outs of this machine. Other than a few of the ergonomic issues, we are loving it so far.

Bought a De'Longhi EC 190 a year ago and it is brilliant. Moving from a paper filter machine to an Espresso machine was best move I could have made for a better coffee experience. It can be the pump is reducing in pressure ( still make a nice cuppa all be it slower ) but after well beyond 1000 cups what can you expect. Will buy De' Longhi again.

Hi, thanks for spending time to present EC155! Great machine for the beginner investigator of coffee appliances. Could I suggest you to try and taste sometimes what the coffee in you second shot is like, before you decide to add it to the drink. To me it is awful liquid, and for that matter - tailing half of your first shot is mostly like that. For the quality drink, don't let coffee become transparent watery substance, stop just before that coming out. You will get less, but of better coffee, which added to your milk should be more enjoyable as well. Another thing - you were tapping basket real hard, be aware that this black bottom, you hold to, becomes fragile and breaks easy as plastic ages. Better hold to the metal body. And don't hurry while it is hot, really inconvenient. I usually deal with it before preparing the next cup. Also, I would not place it on intermediate object above the hard surface, you some lining, if you care this much, but not an object, reducing stability. Hopefully you are still friends with the apparatus, years later.

You have to open the steam valve and turn the dial to brew/water (all the way to the right). The hot water will come out of the steam wand.

Very good video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I was having trouble getting the machine to start making espresso and had to push down harder to get the flow going.

thanks man! this was a great thorough review! I just bought one.

Thanks for this review, you did a great job, congrats.

Thank you very much brother. It makes me feel like I can drink your coffee all the day! Here in Hanoi, Vietnam the price of this "device" is about US$220 which I think is much expensive than in the US. But I will try to get one because of your video!

Just got one for Christmas. This helps, thanks for making the video.

I was thinking of getting this machine, and your video might have sealed the deal. Thank you so much!

Really god video good explanation of everything i just got this machine as a christmas gift and didnt know anything about espresso i always make coffe with a regular coffe maker now im exited about this machine

Thank you so much for such an informative video! You break everything down so well and also showed a great to do at the same time! I’m totally buying this ASAP! 🤙🏻

The combination of tamp and grind will impact how well the shot's extracted. I can't use a grinder at home (the fam is still sleeping when I make my morning cap!) so I live with the store ground beans. I found that if I grind them one or two clicks back from the finest setting, and give it a pretty decent tamp, I can get a respectable amount of crema and good taste. Too much tamping slows it down and makes it bitter. Good luck!

Just purchased this machine at Target (Torrance, CA) for $29.38!!!! Purchased date was July 2nd...🤗

Thank you! I just purchased one yesterday and this video really helps, I'm going to get a good tamper and thermometer now. Oh and a little espresso shot cup like yours 😊

Thanks for video, just bought this machine for ~$110. Nice and cheap espresso maker.

Great demo! Thank you very much. Just bought the same machine and like it. Your video was very helpful.

It really depends on the grinder, it will take some trial and error with the setting, on the commercial ones (at the supermarket) I use the most fine setting. (there's usually 2 notches for espresso and I use the finer one)

Steaming wand is only for steam. I use the Faucet on hot and let the water stay in the cup for a few seconds.

Good video!! Thanks so much. I just got this other espresso machine: DeLonghi BAR32 Retro 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker It's very very similar to the machine you have. I got it second hand from my local Buy Nothing group on FB. And, I wasn't sure how to use it, because it's my very 1st espresso machine!! But I didn't wanna go read a whole freaking boring manual!! 😅😂 So, I really appreciate this well made instructional video. I gotta say though, I was thrown off by how the hot water just keeps pouring through and it doesn't stop unless I turn it off. I just made my 1st espresso. And I'm not sure what to think. BAHAHAHAHA. I mean, I liked it, but I'm not sure if I did it totally right. For example I don't have a seperate tamper and judging by regards you said, I'm pretty sure I didn't tamp hard enough. I'm also fairly new to drinking coffee regularly. I was pretty much a tea drinker my whole life. Even though I know how I like my coffee to taste (comparatively), because by now I've had drip coffee and Americanos at a bunch of places, I'm not sure if I know what really good coffee is supposed to taste like. Oh and I also take a fair bit of brown sugar and cream in my coffee. Still I can tell which coffee tastes I prefer over others. Do you recommend any preground coffee brands for espresso making? Today I made my espresso/Americano with the machine I have, with Lavazza Rossa 5/10 intensity level preground coffee. It's an Italian brand. Any tips? Did you ever end up investing in a fancier espresso maker? Thanks so much again. ✌️😀💕

Thanks for this video! I picked up one of these secondhand with no instructions, but watching your advice allowed me to use it confidently, since the PDF instructions on their website are pretty useless.

Thanks! I had so much coffee today, I'm so hyper!!!

thanks a lot for the informative video... I got my De'longhi coffee machine and can't wait to try it

Yeah I figured it wasn't true crema. I figured out how to get a fairly good pull out of the machine I've got. The espresso taste good and wakes me up in the morning so no complaining here. One day I intend to get an awesome machine but for now, this one works.

Very informative! Thank you for helping me make a decision for my espresso machine purchase!

Great video. Thanks for all the testing and beneficial info.

I had that problem with the cup as well, I just took the drip pan out and put the cup in works fine,my model is slightly different but it should work

Informative video! Thanks.

Very thorough and helpful. Thank you.

I have a slightly older model (EC-140B). It was a hand-me-down from a friend who got anewer, machine that even grinds the beans and loads the basket itself(!) So mine is kind of old but still doing well. The basket is just the same as your model. Contrary to your technique tho', I prefer to let the coffee grounds dry a little bit - maybe even overnight? This means the metal will not be HOT, but even better, the ground can be popped out of the basket in a piece - like a hockey puck. This means it doesn't leave the wet traces of grounds in the basket; but comes out almost perfectly. Also, I prefer not to "tap" (ie. bang) away on the handle and basket when emptying/cleaning it out. Instead, I unscrew the black nut at the bottom of the basket, after lifting it up out of the handle. By then pressing on the black threaded part where the nut was screwed on, you can remove the stainless steel screen (filter) and black rubber washer, too, if you want to do a deeper cleaning on occasion.

My awesome brother got it for me. It was from a local little shop from all I know. Make sure you pick good freshly ground coffee!

Thanks for this. The fact you have to stop it makes me know it'll be a disaster for me🤦‍♀️😂 I have a toddler👀

Thank you

Great, I am gonna go buy one.

i love thus one but agree it's very short. i have to take out the metal rack often

Traditionally, a single shot is 1 - 1.5 ounces. He did use the double-shot basket, but I think he actually pulled four shots out of one puck. That won't taste very good by itself - it would be pretty bitter.

My problem with my used gifted machine was getting the basket area open since it came installed compared to not installed if it was store bought. My issue was which way to turn it to get it open. 5:50 (to the left to open) was the answer :-) Thanks!

Thanks, I may just make a video to show how to use it without too much fluff. I think you either don't tamp it enough (are you using the built in one?) or the grounds are too course. Is the shot ok? I've noticed a big difference if it's just a little bit too coarse...

Good price for an excellent expresso machine. though there is some short comings, which I agree. but worth the $100, u will not be disappointed on taste.

Excuse me please , I've a question about the espresso amount per single and double shot for a cup .As I read it is 30 ml for a single shot and 60 ml for double, but u made double shot for two times ?

Muito bom, agora eu posso tomar meu cafezinho... Very good, now i can taste my coffe.

Thanks for the informative video...appreciated. I just got this machine and was looking for details on how to use it.

The comments mention the espresso is too watery, does anyone else believe it might be due to the grounds being slightly too coarse? My humble experience says too fine and coffee comes out one drop at a time, to coarse and the water pours out too fast. Getting the grind just right is a priority. Otherwise this appears to be a fine "budget" machine. Thanks for the informative video

You can remove the tray underneath to fit bigger cup.

Great review! Thank you!

I didn't see where you put the dial when performing different task and the instruction book is not very good.But I am happy that you made this video so I can use my coffee maker

Notice I only had one cup if I had 2 cups they would both fill. (The thing is though the machine doesn't get hot enough to pull 4-5oz of hot water so you have to wait a bit)

Great presentation! Thank you!

After almost 3 years, how is this machine working now?

I've enjoyed your review, thanks!

thanks man! very helpful

awesome video thank u

Great job, well presented! Very helpful as the written directions were hard to follow. Good camera work !

i feel with some practice you'll get better but in this video some rookie and beginner things stood out so keep practicing

Big performance for a cup of coffee

Gracias amigo que buen video saludos desde mexico

Thanks for the vid. I just got this machine and the espresso has been decent to watery lol, but not great. And I'll time to 25/30

Great job! Thanks

Thanks again!

Awesome review! I think I will get this one. But what do you think about PHILIPS SAECO HD8425 /HD8323, it's about the same price, so witch do you think is better?

I don't like it that the coffiecup is moving when I use the machine!

Looks awesome!!!!

Thanks for the video! We are troubleshooting with ours and wondering how you got the nice creme top to your espresso?

Why do you have it on top of the glass container?

Is it possible to remove the froth assist attachment and use the machine without it? For me, it would be preferable to be able to manually control how much air is incorporated.

Any advice on the best way to clean this machine? I have used my machine 2 or 3 times a week for a couple of years. Has served me well.

What a terrific video! He taught us everything we need to know about how to use our new machine! We applaud and compliment you for taking the time to make it 😁👍

I upped the pressure on the coffee to around 30 pounds (I guess) and I must have pushed too much and the coffee did not come out well. The manual says it will do this if its packed too tight. I guess it comes with experience. I was successful though.

How many oz is that little shot glass

you should steam the milk before you make espresso, because if you leave the espresso out it can "burn" meaning it will just be very bitter

Thanks very much for the video. I was contemplating whether to buy this machine or not. From your video it looks like there's not much to clean up after making the coffee, is there? Thanks very much

Great review

There is no demo video out there for the De longhi EC270. I purchased this machine and am really confused about how to use it. Your video did help but EC270 is a bit different.Could you put a demo for EC 270 ?Thanks

nice clean hands, good demo, thank you!

I have the ecc221 which is basically the same but updated model,mine needs minimal tampering otherwise the flow of water is restricted,and the steamer is terrible.

Cuz it was cheaper...im CHEAP" hahahahahaha. love it. nice vid

The "squiggly" thing, is a heartbeat 🙄...

Be nice folks, Karma! This is a good video to learn how to use the machine; which is what I wanted. Thank You for the video, very helpful! :o]

Okay -me again (and mine is the DeL' model EC-140B). This time I've a question for you about WHY the removable water reservoir is shaped to leave so much extra room on one side of the compartment where reservoir is enclosed? A smaller recessed corner of that tank would still leave room for the TWO tubes there. One of the tubes has a very fine filter on its end; the other tube has none. I suspect the filtered one feeds the coffee filter/basket, and the open ended tube goes to the steam nozzle. Question, should I be putting that tube with NO filter, IN the water tank, or OUTSIDE of the tank and out of the water. I doubt it, but still, it looks like that space is there to make room for the un-filtered tube (and why no filter on THAT tube)?

I will for sure follow your advice ...will go and buy one :P Thanks .. :)

When you first opened it, did you have to run only hot water through the whole machine five times without actually putting ground coffee in it to clean it up? Thats what the instruction booklet says. Thanks!

Thank you so much for this video. I have had my machine for a month and made dreaful esspresso. This morning...beautiful espresso with an amazing crema and no soupy grinds! Still haven't figured out how to get water from the steaming wand so I can pre warm my cup. Any pointers would be appreciated!

Why do you run it again?

Hi ureviews! Thanks for your video. How fine is your ground coffee? Did you grind your coffee beans to espresso level? It looks like the ground coffee you use is coarser than it should be for espresso (as I know espresso requires finer ground coffee). Cos I also got the EC155, but when I use fine ground coffee, the water comes out very slowly. Whenever I switch to coarser ground coffee (as for paper filter), the problem is gone. Im kinda confused whether the EC155 has good pump or not.