Delonghi EC155 Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker Review

Hi Guys, today I’m reviewing the Delonghi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker. Link to Delonghi EC 155 Espresso and Cappuccino Maker: amzn.to/1Euayiv It measures 10.5 inches tall by 7 inches wide and 9 inches deep. It is very small when comparing it to standard espresso makers. Since this might be the first espresso machine for many of you that are watching, I will give you as much information as I can so it’s easier to use. Link to Frothing Pitcher: amzn.to/1O25Ic4 Link to Shot measuring glasses: amzn.to/1JuXet3 Link to Espresso Coffee: amzn.to/1O25Po3
Link to Cups: amzn.to/1Fa86Zg
This is not like a keurig where you put a pod in, push on and it’s done. There is a little more that’s involved but after you make a cup or two, it’ll be very easy.
The housing is plastic with some steel accents.The unit comes with a detailed instruction manual, metal filter holder, large stainless steel filter for 2 cups ground coffee, small stainless steel filter for 1 cup ground coffee or pods and a plastic scoop to measure coffee. The filter drops right into the holder, just match up the notch. Open the water tank lid and you’ll find the plastic water tank that holds 33 ounces to the max fill line. It is removable for easy cleaning. Make sure you push the tank down otherwise the valve on the bottom won’t open and you’ll have no coffee. You can store the small filter here when you’re not using it. If you look carefully, you can see the water line here.
This is the steam/hot water tube with cappuccino frother attached. You’ll use this to froth your milk for cappuccinos and lattes. It can also deliver plain hot water. The knob to control steam is on top of the unit. Rotate counterclockwise to adjust the amount of steam. When you’re milk is ready, turn the knob clockwise and turn the unit to off. You should use cold milk. I use whole milk which comes out great and the manual recommends skim milk.
The unit has two separate thermostats, one to control the water temperature and one for the steam.
The boiler is stainless steel and durable. The unit is self priming so there is no start up preparation for you to do. The drip tray is removable. This is the built in tamper.
This unit is about $100 or less and I feel an exceptional value. You can make really good espressos, cappuccinos and lattes at home pretty quickly. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money constantly drinking at cafes, this is a good option for you. I’ve put the link to the Delonghi and accessories in the description below. I hope this review helped you and if it did, please give this video a thumbs up. Subscribe for more reviews and I’ll see you next time.

[@mostfrozenburrito]

One of my neighbors in our apartment building was moving and put this bad boy in the hallway for people to just take so I took but there’s no manual and I’ve never used one of these so this was super useful! Thank you so much!

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Glad it was helpful 😀

[@Creations81]

Same thing happen to me today. and this video explains best how to use the machine.thankx a lot

[@loheotbu]

I've been using one of these machines for about 4 years. This is an excellent review and addresses many issues which people seem to have with this machine. If you have access to a Bunn coffee grinder at your grocery store, the best grind is the courser of the two espresso grinds. The finer grind will take forever to drip through! If you don't have a thermometer for your milk, after a while you will notice a change in the sound of the milk being frothed. This change seems to happen right at 140°. I am able to froth 6oz of milk in about 60 sec. The little black frother end screws off for cleaning. I have also, on occasion, used a thin wire to clean the two small holes in this piece as milk might clog it after a while. I don't mind that the frother swings back toward the machine as I can use this feature to help prop the pitcher in place while the milk is frothing. The ability to deliver hot water through the frother in order to make an americano is nice also.

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Hi, glad you enjoyed the review. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Please subscribe if you haven't already:)

[@memejackson8718]

I just bought one of things did not know what I was doing looked up a video on it and found two thank you so much for teaching me how to do my machine

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[@stefanomaggio973]

Wow, after suffering through three other EC-155 "review" videos, I finally found a thorough and useful one. Thanks for putting it together. Now I know how to use my machine.

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+Stefano Maggio Hi Stefano, happy that the review was helpful :)

[@heatherappel9704]

Thank you SO much for this video! My boyfriend just got me this machine and being a beginner at even drinking coffee at all I found this video super helpful in understanding how the whole process works 🤗

[@bklyn74]

Thanks for answering my two questions! Best review I've found so far. Didn't know if the frother arm was meant to swing towards the unit, and I also couldn't get filter holder to go "square" to the machine. Thanks for letting me know my unit isn't defective!

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Glad it was helpful 😁

[@dnkuch]

I just bought the unit a few days ago. It is a great machine for the $ I paid for it. Makes a killer espresso! Now I know how to make a great Cap. thanks to you :)

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+David Kuch Hi David, you're welcome! Happy the video was helpful :)

[@florjantrepca]

How much money cost ?

[@cs5250]

I found this unit at a Goodwill for $13 and it's been pretty good to me but I'm glad to see the milk frothing is the same as what Im getting. A big marshmallow on top. I might change the steam wand to something else to get a better steam.

[@ecoovert]

I'm like you, I use whole milk. Some say it's harder to froth whole milk but the difference in taste is well worth it. With the proper practice, you can get whole milk to froth just as well as with skim 2% or 1%, I find that I get more micro froth using whole milk than what I get at Starbucks or other coffee shops.

[@ranaspanner1]

Hi, I'm not familiar with the term whole milk, do you mean "Full Cream milk" ?

[@missyblevins9973]

This really helped me. I didn't even know where to start.

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[@yeseniasolis4042]

Best video explaining how to use this machine ! I just order this machine it was the least expensive and I need to in pandemic I need to start making my own espresso ☕️ 😏 I hope practice makes a good espresso .

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[@eddielohr]

Espresso is weak because the grounds we're not compressed enough prior to brewing. I have this machine and you have to really press the grounds extremely hard to create enough resistance of water flow through the grounds in order to get a strong pull with good crema. Great review though very precise and well done

[@RichardMacLean]

I don't think that built in tamper helps matters. They removed it on the newer version of this same machine.

[@ronaldcarmona5485]

The instruction manual says to use light pressure to tamp the coffee in the basket. You do not have to " press really hard " to fill the coffee basket properly. It's not a professional machine for goodness sake. Just make sure you do the basics properly; right fineness of grind, and use the measuring spoon that comes with it to put 2 level TBSP of coffee in the basket and your drink will be good.

[@ronaldcarmona5485]

It's a pressurised portafilter. You are not supposed to create resistance by tamping the coffee in too hard.

[@vonwhitesorrow4684]

Could also be the size of grounds

[@dianepappas3172]

Very helpful, much easier to watch this video then to read the instructions

[@danjv]

Nicely done presentation. This machine gets the job done. Producing a decent shot of espresso with minimal investment. Easy to use and maintain. Being a preasuruzed system the grind isn't critical. If you want to up your game the best way is to obtain a burr grinder. For a little over $100 there are several quality grinders available. We recently bought the Baratza Encore. For $139 I'm soundly impressed with it's performance. Our every day brew is pour over. We also like the French press and from time to time we like the Moka pot. The Encore delivers for all these methods. It's not specifically an espresso grinder but it gives you a decent shot of espresso from this machine.

[@veganallison]

Thank you for getting that most watchers are new and will want detailed information about everything n instruction on how to use it n make it well.

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[@hmhm732]

finally someone told that we have to stop the machine when the espresso drips became lighter in color, many thanks

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[@ethansteiner]

You did a fantastic job of reviewing this product!! I'm getting the newer model of this machine for my birthday and I can't wait to test the piece of awesomeness out!! Also, would you recommend using this machine with coffee like McCafe or Folgers?

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Thanks! Espresso is made with finely ground coffee. Folgers and similar brands are best suited to drip coffee makers 😀

[@ethansteiner]

@@bestkitchenreviews Thanks!!

[@fengzhang7156]

I love the time that I save with this pot

[@TacoBell5DollarBox]

Thanks! You’re a good reviewer. High quality

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[@daisukevideo]

Delonghi's machine is very good! I use Magnifica S and it tastes too good and I drink too much coffee. The video was very helpful! With love from Japan :)

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[@candicef4674]

Really excellent instructional video. I've just followed this and made a delicious espresso.

[@josephmulpeter63]

just got this coffee machine for christmas and i love it!

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+Joseph Mulpeter Hi Joseph, awesome, enjoy it! Please subscribe if you haven't already :)

[@thebarak]

No crema, no rising steam, was it hot enough?

[@ishmael1062]

And to Watery!

[@tayb.3417]

It probably wasn’t. Notice how it took a while for the espresso to come out. She probably didn’t press it down well with the tamper too.

[@drechan36]

No crema is not good though

[@ChaiLatte13]

I have this same machine and get good crema from it. Not sure what went wrong with her demonstration. Might be her using the built in tamper. I have a separate one I use.

[@vonwhitesorrow4684]

Her shot didn't look good. I have made 30 macchiato and lattes and they are so good. My co friends love them too.

[@gabiguendel]

Sorry to tell you, but your espresso shots are very poor. It seems that the ground coffee you are using is way too coarse for this machine, you can tell from the transparency of your shots and the lack of crema. The reason you can't pull the portafilter all the way is because you are using too much coffee. Try using more finely ground coffee.

[@Susazeu]

I'd say it's too fine.

[@RichardMacLean]

Yeah, those were bad. I think the grind is too fine. Also, she needs a tamper. Not tamped enough. Also, it does matter that the handle isn't turned to the middle. You want a good seal there. The shots should have emulsions that make it look almost creamy. That just looked like drip coffee.

[@matthunt9241]

Richard MacLean it’s a pressurised basket so tamping isn’t that important

[@RichardMacLean]

@@matthunt9241 Not pressurized when it's not closed all the way. Also, they built a tamper into the machine because it does matter. I have the newer version of this machine and the shots change based on how tamped the grounds are. So, I respectfully disagree.

[@matthunt9241]

Richard MacLean Richard MacLean the tamper on this machine is flimsy because a pressurised basket is more forgiving, so the grind size and tamping pressure is not as vital, therefore a more sturdy tamper is not required. The amount of the tamping pressure will still change how the shot comes out, but you could still get a fairly decent shot with a weak tamp. I think the main problem with the shots pulled in this video is the pre-ground coffee, you’ll never get an even half decent crema until you grind the beans fresh. So I think we might have to agree to disagree. (Also fair point about it not being pressurised when the portafilter isn’t locked in properly)

[@vonwhitesorrow4684]

I love my machine ❤️ took alot of research but I'm making yummy drinks

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Thanks for sharing 😁

[@simonjones1534]

Great review. Will there be a video on cleaning this machine. Can I run water and white vinegar solution through the machine?

[@arielviotti8097]

Thanks much for the video! Couldn't figure it out based on their manual😀. I finally got my coffee!

[@bestkitchenreviews]

You're welcome! Glad the video helped :)

[@saiful46]

Thanks for the detailed review. I have been considering a move from my stove top moka pot w/out breaking the bank and this particular model seem to offer a decent value. Do you still use this unit? How has it been holding up?

[@HerkRants]

The filter basket will pull further over if it doesn't have as much coffee in it.

[@blade913]

I'm confused, why make the "batch" with the shot glasses and then the second batch that was mixed with the milk/froth?

[@frobozzdingle5602]

thank you for this fantastic hands on tutorial

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[@MostKnownUnKnown91]

Good introductory review, thank you!

[@jamesbond9873]

Great video I just found one of these for free and didn’t know how to use it. Thanks

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You’re welcome 😀

[@Ashley-qq8ru]

sorry but you shouldn't measure the amount of espresso by look, for a good shot the espresso needs to weigh 18g before and it should come out of the machine at 27 seconds. The after weigh should be 36g, i hope this helps!

[@ronaldcarmona5485]

I disagree with those specs. This is not a professional machine, it's easier to use than that. Yes you should judge your output by the volume. It's easier that way. And if you tell people their shot is wrong if it doesn't come out in 27 seconds and weigh 36 grams they're going to get all fouled up with it. Taste and practice. Grind and measure carefully and your drinks will come out good.

[@WellnessandTruthMinistry]

You have the best explanation 🙏❤️

[@remirips]

She tamps the coffee much too hard. It should be tamped firmly but no pressed. Use about as much pressure as you would press down while writing with a felt tip pen. This will allow the water to flow through the coffee more easily, thus giving you a sweeter brew with more crema.

[@bentleyjohnson7357]

Thanks for helping me make my first espresso!

[@bestkitchenreviews]

You’re welcome 😁

[@sharonr3684]

Thank you for this great video. I just bought this machine for my husband and I and we are looking forward to using it.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

+Sharon R Glad the video was helpful, Sharon 😀

[@stevebarnes262]

Thank you! I just ordered an "open box" version for $59 on Ebay.

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Enjoy it :)

[@Zack_Zander]

Is this intentional that I just got the first coffee advertisement and it is about DēLonghi?

[@SYScottiey]

Hi. Thanks for a very good review but the only drag I have is the crema on the espresso, it is awful. It should look like a dutch beer with a large top of drama. I used the Charles Jacobs and for the price was very impressed BUT I feel that the crema was not achieved for the simple fact that you didn't seal it correctly and so did not achieve the desired 15bar of pressure required for crema. Cheers

[@mannyhood6024]

I think it is in part due to using pre-ground coffee beans. That is what it looked like anyway. Different types of beans also give off different crema. I get a pretty decent crema off my shots using this machine..so its possible...

[@javilamaravilla]

The lack of crema Do you think is do to the machine or the coffee?

[@tannervargas9672]

Hi, is there a huge difference between using freshly ground beans and pre-ground? If I’m a beginner, should I even try to use a burr grinder or just find the right kind of pre-ground fine espresso? Thanks!

[@javilamaravilla]

Tanner Vargas hey Tanner, from what I’ve read and from various local baristas I’ve been told that freshly grinding your beans have a significant flavor boost to your coffee. Hope it helps.

[@tannervargas9672]

Javimeleshe Cruz thank you!

[@stacyg8758]

Very simple tutorial. Thankyou

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Glad you liked it, Stacy 😀

[@stagecoachist]

Where did you get the 3” tall mug you have in there?

[@luisshipping2269]

Wonderful video!!!

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Thanks 😁

[@RichardMacLean]

The newer version of this machine fixed everything that is wrong with this one. 1) They moved the frother to the right side so it doesn't get in the way of the filter handle. 2) Not as much vibration 3) Faster heat time (I'd say about three minutes). I grind my beans and fill my milk pitcher and it's ready. 4) They include a tamper/scoop now instead of that silly built in one. 5) Best of all the lower drip tray assembly is removable for larger cups. They did a nice job remodeling this machine.

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Thanks for sharing 😀

[@jayflo9898]

Thank you. It was very detailed and helpful.

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You're welcome! :)

[@Maujunior1000]

Thanks for the detailed review.

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[@MattReads12]

Great review! Thanks a lot for the links.

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You’re welcome! 😀

[@Gbuenaonda]

Perfecta explicación, congratulations!

[@chiwawa130]

Is that really espresso or just strong coffee?

[@marcozg77]

I had this machine for exactly one evening. It was losing water all the time, even after removing the water tank completely. I returned it the morning after.

[@n1cb987]

Push down firmly

[@barbarabickel8893]

Great review! Very helpful!

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Glad you liked it, Barbara 😀

[@barbarabickel8893]

Liked it? I loved! After my first glitch, I make PERFECT espresso with real crema every time. I am hooked on this machine. And your tutorial was absolutely pitch perfect excellent. Thank you SO MUCH! I subscribed to your channel as a result! :-)

[@Markcgreer]

Great review. Instruction manual is poor. Had no idea this thing was so complicated. I'm not into cooking or cleaning. Not sure if I will keep it.

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Thanks Mark! Please subscribe if you haven't already :)

[@randallbissonette783]

You sound like your to lame to get off your hind end, you shouldn’t of bought it in the first place!

[@janjackson696]

Helpful thank you!

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[@janethayes8778]

Bought this and Returned. None of my cups fit under the espresso basket, even after removing drip tray.

[@poolking36]

Can this machine make a normal black coffee( americano)?? We have it and it only fits tiny espresso cups

[@2MuchSwag4Funzies]

poolking36 ma'am, an Americano is made with a shot of espresso and a cup of hot water

[@User-pq7bq]

I just got this exact coffee machine but when I try to make the milk into foam it kept making weird noises and it won’t do anything.can anyone help me?

[@huzaifleghari1433]

I don't have a pitcher though still I tried and didn't produce much froth and hot milk

[@tbienvvv]

I love you. thank you so much for the video

[@wilsup18]

Really bad coffee. And you covered the whole milk pouring process.

[@timbarlow5139]

just bought one of these to replacd an old de longi . very disapointed with the steamer .

[@tbienvvv]

what kind of coffee you with this machine

[@EmilyJeong]

thank you! extremely helpful!!

[@bestkitchenreviews]

You’re welcome! 😀

[@lukehaddock]

I had to wach this video again a whole year later because i forgot how to use the machine

[@dnkuch]

Great review! Thanks.

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+David Kuch Hi David, you're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the review :)

[@zoehernandez7809]

Your letting your shots pull for way too long...I counted about 20 seconds and shots should be 8-15 at the very max

[@marcomagana822]

Thank you very helpful

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You're welcome, Marco 😀

[@jefflilyea4669]

Got a cordless rechargeable burr grinder for like $30. Fresh ground is better

[@kaliru1]

The handle needs to be on all the way to create crema

[@abusaleh14161]

I'm thinking of buying a delonghi coffee maker, but I'm baffled to know what the difference is between the ec155 /ec156.b/ec145 they all look the same

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Hi, I believe all three models are almost the same. They just seem to be sold in different countries. The ec156 and 145 are 220v and the ec 155 is 120v.

[@abusaleh14161]

bestkitchenreviews thanks a lot for answer me

[@hawthornnishi1343]

the grounds were not tamped hard enough (you need 30lbs of pressure for a good shot) and you got watery espresso

[@YvonneMoRenoSpain18]

i like ... delonghi EC155:)

[@FromQnz2King]

Coffee snobs losing their 💩 while watching 😆

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[@juanagallo9447]

Wow. I'm very impressed. You're not a runway model, and that almost made me go to another video, but your cadence, ease of specifity, clarity, and thouroughness is impressive and inspiring. I would definitely watch you in future reviews of products. You have a bright future ahead. I definitely prefer a professional presentation where i learn, instead of a pretty dumb blond pointing at the device while someone else speaks. You were marvelous. Thank you.

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+Juana Gallo Hi Juana, you're welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback :)

[@auliaali9390]

Exactly !

[@lizzievasco7478]

I am new at this,when I pour the milk in the cup it’s cold what am I doing wrong

[@poche660]

You remind me of my bobblehead doll on my car's dashboard.

[@gabriellacortez4014]

I have this coffee maker, I loved but it is clogged, how do I unclogg it :( I need my coffee :'(

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Hi Gabriella, there are detailed cleaning instructions here, hope that helps : www.delonghi.com/Global/InstructionManuals/EN/EC155%20ENGLISH.pdf

[@gabriellacortez4014]

Thank youu 😍

[@delostler2724]

In not having great luck with mine. It doesn't drip like yours does.

[@arronprestwich2813]

My steam wands shoots out water when I try to brew...

[@jamesbond9873]

9:02 i hear that 🚂 train 🚊 a coming.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

😂 I just can’t escape the train, wherever I live!

[@chloejones8185]

Can anyone help me? I got this as a gift from my dad but he lost the instructions. Does anyone know where I can find an instruction manuel? I don't want to break it!

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Hi Chloe, here is a link to the manual: images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91QR6bWe6zS.pdf

[@chloejones8185]

bestkitchenreviews Thank you so much!

[@superdtx1733]

I had the same issue that the cup would be shaked away :(

[@skillzer3609]

Mine won’t connect in it what should I do

[@mahamoudfareh3390]

Thanks i liked

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Wonderful :)

[@bl6973]

This is a cheap machine, does not mean good. The shots are decent but with no Crema, and the tamper is attached to the machine which is quite inconvenient

[@annd1583]

Did anyone change 15bar to 9bar?

[@katarzynapaska2990]

I have to admit it is the worse coffee machine I had.Coffee is absolutely dead if you know what you mean.Espresso tastes like dirty water,completly flat,only plus is very strong steamer which makes nice frothed or creamed milk if you like to drink milk before bed because coffe is not drinkable...

[@malikabougherari8593]

merci

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[@youssefaatar4133]

Salut comment augmenter la chaleur de cette machine???

[@jabba2937]

Salut, Youssuf! Cet appareil possède deux interrupteurs thermostatiques à valeurs fixes. L'un est pour le café, l'autre pour la vapeur. Vous pouvez augmenter la température du café en appuyant sur le bouton vapeur pendant quelques secondes avant de produire du café. Pour réduire la température à la place, vous devez remplacer le thermostat, éventuellement numérique, installé par un professionnel. Prenez beaucoup de délicieux café!

[@youssefaatar4133]

@@jabba2937 merci bcp est ce que vous pouvez n faire une démonstration sur cette pratique . Bonne continuation.

[@damian-795]

Trouble is they wont last long because they are made in China, maybe 6 months then it will go south. Thats the problem, German is the best option for a coffee machine but they are loads more wad. I brought one but bottled and took it back, I knew the problems that were brewing up 😁😁😂😂😛😛

[@damian-795]

I can laugh at my own jokes can`t I ?? Lol XX

[@lucifernbk2550]

Bruh my machine started steaming and screaming at me it’s 3 am I had my head phones on thought there was someone behind me my heart jumped out of my chest I quickly take off my head phones and my heart cooled down a bit this machines scary I’ll make one later today 😭

[@وائلرزق-ت2ر]

You are beautiful ... thank you for your help.

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+Wael Rezq Thanks 😀

[@indeed7135]

Sho did

[@DJChipsandGarlic]

is she haunted?(just kidding)

[@jamesthomas5332]

1st comment! P.s. Good review!

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+James Thomas Hey James, thanks - glad you enjoyed the review :)

[@JG-rt7mr]

I wish she could show me in person very beautiful

[@nooredindarwish6058]

The worst coffee maker I owned !!!

[@thomaskelly6487]

what brand would you recommend

[@heatherappel9704]

Thank you SO much for this video! My boyfriend just got me this machine and being a beginner at even drinking coffee at all I found this video super helpful in understanding how the whole process works 🤗

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Glad it helped 😁