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Breville Café Roma ESP8XL Espresso Machine

Breville Café Roma ESP8XL Espresso Machine

(2 Cup, Stainless Steel - MPN: ESP8XL)
Description: Espresso/Cappuccino machine for the style conscious coffee lover..with a dual wall crema system for a perfect espresso everytime. Espresso/Cappuccino machine with stainless steel housing 15 bar Italian Thermoblock pump Advanced crema system.... Read More

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3.5 Star Review(3 Reviews)

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Date Reviewed:  02/10/2006
  • Hunter1123
  • Member Since:
    Feb 2006

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    2 Weeks
Strengths: So far it has been great. Makes a great espresso. Very nice crema. Heats up fast.
Weaknesses: System has to be primed before use. Cup warmer is a little slow to heat up.
Summary: If I am making espresso I just pull some steam off the steam wand first or I steam my milk first if I am making a cappuccino. Simple to use. Fast to heat up. Cup warmer is a bit slower than the machine but not terrible by any means. I highly recommend it.

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Date Reviewed:  11/07/2005
  • VeroGarza
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    Nov 2005

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2 Star ReviewBreville ESP8XL Café Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Strengths: Good entry level machine for the price
Weaknesses: Leaks water, user needs to become espresso expert with this machine (don't press coffee to hard, grid it to the perfect size, clean all components after each use).
Summary: I was extremely happy with this machine for the first few months until it started leaking. It does not only leak a few drops but a weak stream in two of the screws next to the coffee holder. The froth is fantastic IF the milk is REALLY cold and you use 1% or 2% milk. The crema produced is acceptable as is the taste of the coffee. However, now that it leaks, I practically have to hold a towel next to the handle to prevent flooding. I bought it at a silent auction so I don't have a receipt. Therefore, I doubt I could make an exchange. Beware when buying this machine.

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Date Reviewed:  12/02/2006
  • daurbina
  • from CA
  • Member Since:
    Aug 2004

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    Product Experience:
    3 Months
Strengths: metal structure, aditional items to prepare your latte
Weaknesses: not coffe ground blender
Summary: 2007-01-20 01:34:47 It is a realy good coffee maker for the price. Its structure is metal so it looks stronger than otres which are plastic. Also, it comes with everything necessary to prepare your latte for example, two nice cups. You don't need to buy extras items!!!....

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