Title: Adequate machine, worth the low price
Product review: After using the machine for a few months now, I can almost make a decent cafe latte. The espresso shots produced by this machine are not good enough to drink straight, so the foamed milk masks the bitterness. The machine's automatic frothing wand doesn't do a great job, but it is convenient. The machine takes a while to heat up to the right temperature. The ESE espresso basket doesn't work for me; it leaked everywhere and I quickly gave up. As for regular espresso, it seems to do an adequate job if you are very careful about the grind of the beans, the amount of grounds, and the tamping pressure. Screw the basket in _very_ tightly or it will leak. Always descale your machine with those tablets.In sum, if you aren't picky about your espresso and you'd like a cheap machine, this isn't a bad gadget to pick up. If you are a coffee geek, buy a fancy machine. You get what you pay for.
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