Product Features

• Espresso machine with stainless-steel boiler makes 1 or 2 shots
• Special sempre crema filter holder produces authentic crema
• Adjustable steam emission with swivel jet frother
• 35-ounce, removable water tank for easy filling
• Measures 11-1/2 by 8-1/2 by 7-1/4 inches; 1-year warranty

From the Editors

Delonghi Espresso/Cappuccino Maker with patented "sempre crema" filter holder. Used with ground espresso, this unique filter mixes air into the brewing process to produce a perfect crema. Distinguished by its caramel color, the crema is the seesnce of authentic espresso.
Product Description

Accessories for the DeLonghi EC140B Espresso and Cappuccino Maker Model 

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Customer Response

Works for me...
I bought a bar 140 (almost the same machine, but the older version) about 18 months ago. After struggling to make some decent coffee, I decided to try the ESE pods. I wish I had tried them from the beginning! A perfect shot each time. The drawback is that I have to make my double shots separately, but it doesn't take much more time. I bought this unit used for around $45 and have easily gotten my money's worth.

However, as seems to be symptomatic with the lower end Delonghi machines, there are mornings when I wander into the kitchen to find a large puddle on my counter and the water tank empty. The machine is off, yet it still leaks all over the place. It seems to be coming from the filter basket area, because the drip tray is overflowed as well. My solution has been to not fill the water tank and fill it up each morning. It still makes a great latte and the steamer works great!

Professional Barrista's Review
I found this on sale somewhere for $35. For that money, or up to about $75, it's a fantastic buy. I wouldn't pay the $160 amazon wants for it new, though.

The good:
This thing can make a decent-tasting shot of espresso.
It can produce enough steam for a good latte or cappuccino.
With a lot of practice I can actually get some microfoam.
Doesn't take up much counter space.
Heats up fast -- in 2 minutes it's ready to pull shots, and in another 45 seconds it's hot enough to steam milk.
Easy to use and clean.

The bad:
Since I work with a pro machine all day it can be a little hard to come home to this. The plastic construction feels cheap, especially the portafilter.
The portafilter is designed to always produce a crema. It does, but it sucks. It's pale and frothy and doesn't compare to what you can get on a better machine. A better grinder might help, but if you're using this machine you're probably not going to get a $350 grinder.
The steamwand has a big plastic froth assistor on it, and the thing isn't very powerful. It swivels, but doesn't tilt up and down or anything.
If you want to be able to make latte art, this is not a very good enough machine for that.

This is probably one of the best machines you'll find in this price range, especially if you can get it for $60-75. If you have to pay $160 for it, you may as well spend more and get a $200-250 machine. If you drink lattes or cappuccinos, you'll be happy with it. If you drink espresso straight, or really want the quality you'd get at an excellent cafe, spring for a better machine.

Not to bad machine
I buy this last year for 70$ from Target, it was been good machine for the price but after 8 months stop making cream on the espresso and no matter what coffee and technique I use I cant make it to do cream anymore. I'm going to buy new one... may be Capresso this time

Love it!
My wife and I bought a few different espresso machines and ended up taking them back for different reasons. We purchased this one 2-3 years ago and make 2 espresso drinks per day and it hasn't given us any problems at all. Just make sure to fine grind your coffee for espresso machines and you're good to go. Honestly, it's paid for itself 100x for the amount we've saved on buying coffee drinks. Enjoy!

Nice Machine - Enjoy the ritual.
Had the machine for a couple of weeks after doing a good deal of research.
First of all, it's ridiculously inexpensive for what it can do.
For just a little more $$$ than a steamer, you get a quality pump & double thermostats. With the pressurized filter, you get the long time accepted
9 bars of pressure. You don't have to fiddle much with the grind type or
tamping pressure. But you can if you want to. Makers will advertise 15 bars, 18 bars, 20 bars - but you don't need it. 9 will do it. If you want more, a finer ground, well tamped, will up the pressure. The pump handles it.

Boiler has enough reserve for normal 1-1.5 oz shots, and 3-4:1 latte ratios at 140 degrees. If you're trying to heat more milk, you'll have to do it in 2 steps. If you want to depressurize the filter, you can pop off the tiny valve at the bottom. But then you'll have to fine tune the quantity, grind and tamp pressures. If you get it a little off, quality will be worse than before.

Look, you can spend a lot more and obviously get a better drink, easier. But, this machine has all the components needed to do do a great job. Adequate pressure, and 2 stage heat you can manipulate. Give the machine 10 minutes to thoroughly warm up, and you're in business. The results will be a bit different every day, but that's what creation rituals are all about

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