Product Features

• Automatic espresso/coffee machine with integrated coffee grinder
• Beans-to-brew system; 2 stainless-steel boilers; 3-hour auto shutoff
• Electronic steam and coffee thermostat; adjustable-height coffee spigots
• Heated cup tray; removable water tank and bean container for easy filling
• Measures 17 by 13 by 18 inches; 1-year limited warranty

From the Editors

ESAM3300 Magnifica Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine
Product Description

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Customer Response

Makes very good espresso, excellent frother
I purchased this unit after getting disappointing results with a Cuisinart model. I didn't research it much; it was on the shelf at my local retailer so I gave it a try. I really didn't have very high hopes, because the Delonghi is a little "plasticky" compared to the Cuisinart, and because I typically don't trust devices that are fully automatic.

Well, I was VERY pleasantly surprised with this model and I have been using it 2-3 times per day for about a month.

Here's a quick rundown on how the machine works. You fill the bean hopper with coffee beans, and the water tank with (obviously) water. You turn the machine on, and it takes about a minute to warm up. It drips about an ounce of water, probably to heat and flush the machine. I catch it in a mug and dump it.

To make an espresso, you put a cup or two under the spouts, and press the single or double shot button. The machine grinds, clunks and whirs, and after about 30 seconds it begins dispensing espresso, nice and warm with a good layer of crema. The espresso is robust and tastes great.

To froth milk, you switch on the frother, and catch the water that comes out with a mug. When it turns to steam (about 10 seconds), you submerge the tip into the milk and begin frothing (use a frothing thermometer for best results). This is where the machine really shines--it is a strong frother compared to the other units I've tried.

It is true that this model is mostly plastic on the outside, so it may not be the pride of the countertop for the appliance-status-conscious. On the other hand, though, it is a fully automatic unit for well under $1000, and it makes great beverages. I have no regrets with this purchase.

Great Machine, sorry I did not get before
We have had a DeLonghi for about a year (slightly different model, but same internals) and not a single hitch. It just ploughs on and on and we make lots of excellent coffee cups each day.

The coffee is much cheaper than the nespresso machines ( roughly 10% of the cost) so we have handsomly paid the machine off allready. We hesitated at the cost, but have zero regrets. Nespresso is a real rip-off, cheap machine OK, but running costs .. ouch, with a quality of coffee really very similar (Froth, strength etc, once you have settled for the right kind of beans.)

True, it is a bit noisy when it grinds, but thats OK, and one has to fill up the water container often, but as we need to empty the dregs, as well it's not a problem, Easy to do both together.
When you have 20 guests, and they all want coffe simultaniously, well, it is slow, and a professional machine could be better, but here with a single punmp, it's fine for 6-8 guests.

Maintenance ? what maintenance ? - pratically none, it's very clean inside, and does not gum up, after a year of heavy use. The internals are well designed, robust and simple.

Excellent machine
I have the 3200. Makes great coffee fast and easy. The only thing it lacks is a low coffee bean indicator, meaning if you forget to check the beans it will just whirr. No big deal but it has an indicator for low water. The refuse box should be a little bigger as it fills quickly, but then again I drink it 4 doubles per cup. I got this for my wife and it is the first small appliance we use all the time. Highly recommended.

Eleven Year High
The last time I made a cup of coffee for myself (American style) in any kind of a machine was in 1997. Since then I've used nothing but press-pots.

Last week my friend gave me the DeLonghi ESAM3300 as a gift. Finally! Someone has come up with a machine that can make a cup of coffee as good, and sometimes better than a press-pot.

Although the mouthfeel is less "bold" than coffee from a press-pot (it's a coloid thing), I think the clarity of flavors more than make up for it. You can taste everything the coffee has to offer, from that very first cascade of flavors all the way to the finish.

The machine is straight forward, easy to use, and even easier to clean (VERY important for really great coffee). The only negative is the cup warmer. I don't use it, so I think a switch to turn it off would be a great energy saver. But since it doesn't effect coffee production, I didn't knock off a star.

If you're more interested in great coffee than the appearence of the plastic exterior, this machine is a great piece of engineering and well worth the money. For the best coffee, try roasting your own.

Gets the job done! Tastes great, saves $
It took me a year to finally commit to buying an espresso machine because there are so many choices out there that it's paralyzing to pick one. But after too much time shelling out $10 a day for two drinks at our local coffee house, we decided to take the plunge. I did a lot of research on the site Whole Latte Love and chose the DeLonghi Magnifica 3300.

We've had our machine for about six months now, so we've saved almost $1000 (above the cost of the machine!) and enjoyed great tasting beverages. My husband has actually switched from drinking cappuccinos to straight espressos because it tastes so good. I still drink lattes and that works, too. The super-automatic function really is easy: just add beans and push one button and you have espresso, foam the milk and you have a latte.

I chose the Delonghi Magnifica from a crowded field of options because it was not too expensive. I didn't need a cup warmer or a timer. Honestly, on some of the more expensive models like the DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Esclusivo Magnifica I couldn't figure out what more I would be getting for approximately twice the cost (a milk container? I can put the wand in the frothing pitcher myself. Perhaps if I could compare them in real life I'd see the difference. Comments from DeLonghi 3500 owners are welcome).

This basic DeLonghi has the internal guts that mattered to me, the direct grind "beans to brew" system that ensures that the beans are freshly ground for each cup.

I am giving the machine 4 stars instead of 5 because it's not perfect. The grinder is really loud, but hey, it's supposed to be waking us up in the morning. The exterior construction of the unit is disappointingly plasticky. The water container leaks a bit when you remove it, and we have a small amount of grounds collecting inside the unit (maybe we need to clean the grinder).

Overall, we are very pleased with this machine. It gets the job done, producing wonderful espresso drinks at a reasonable price.

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