Entry-Level Super-Automatic Espresso Machine Buying Guide

[@billcordingley2195]

When we moved 6 years ago we agreed we were going to start treating ourselves. We love espresso drinks...and usually buy them from Peet's Coffee but that's now a long drive and it gets expensive super-fast. A friend recommended Whole Latte Love because of their excellent experience buying a high-end espresso maker from them and because they have a good selection of espresso makers and super-auto espresso machines. We bit. We started with a Gaggia Velasca Prestige and liked it very much. But I found myself yearning for my favorite espresso drink, a 'bone dry' double cappuccino, which the Velasca couldn't make. SO...we saved up and ordered the Gaggia Cadorna Barista Plus. That was 3 years go. And it's been great, not one single problem or issue and it's got everything we need. I make lattes for my wife and daughter every morning and a double bone-dry capp for myself. It's really easy so I love doing it and they really like it. Plus, I personally enjoy frothing the milk with the traditional steam wand, working on how creamy I can make it. (I've gotten pretty good!) i KNOW I wouldn't be willing to keep up our morning ritual if we didn't have a super-automatic machine because it makes it all so easy. (BTW, when Marc makes a claim about an espresso maker, in my experience, you can take it to the bank.)

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hey Bill, Thanks for sharing your story and experience with the Cadorna Barista Plus! We love hearing long-term impressions. How many drinks made over the 3 years? Marc

[@billcordingley2195]

@@Wholelattelovepage Hi, Marc...Let's see...that would be 3,285 drinks (4,380 shots) and that's not counting all those days we had guests I served and those days I made myself multiple double capp's. A pretty large number, when I think about it!