Product Features

• 15-bar pressure, stainless steel boiler
• Adjustable coffee dial and brew-strength selector
• Also produces hot water for tea
• Cup warming surface comfortably holds two espresso cups
• Pressurized aluminum portafilter ensures optimal espresso extraction

From the Editors

Practice your freedom of espresso. The Saeco Nina espresso machine brews bold, flavorful coffee drinks right on your countertop, getting it just right with simple controls and a plastic Pannarello to manually froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes. One-year warranty. Model 00415.
Product Description

Customer Response

Nice machine for the price
I found this machine to operate as well as others that cost twice as much. It does seem to be constructed of a lot of plastic, so I am interested in seeing how long it holds up. Have used it daily for 2 months and is still turning out nice espresso. It is easy to use and has a nice rich crema every time.

Very good but with issues
First off the coffee that this machine produces is excellent. IF you can live with the annoyances, it makes really excellent espresso.
But:
1.) It's noisy. Everything is plastic (except for the brew cup) on this machine; my Delonghi EC270 has metal parts where it counts and they don't rattle. When the pump is going (which itself is not overly loud), it rattles like crazy. I usually put my hand on the top and back and press lightly while it pumps. This leaves only the pump noise; which I said is not bad at all.
2.) NO power light. The only way you know the unit is on is to see that the power button on the side is pushed in. When it reaches temp, you get a ready light.
3.) You cannot fill the water from the top. You have to remove the entire container to fill it.

IT's easy to use and doesn't seem to be picky about the coffe grind.

pdxer
This machine is not nina but quite large. I was surprised at how big it was. I paid $100 for it and believe it to be relatively mediocre. The espresso is just ok. The steamer is useless. I recommend saving your money to buy a better machine. My brother has the Starbucks Barista Home Espresso Machine which is very much superior. Operationally, it's fine.

Won't be buying from the coffee house anymore
This little guy makes wonderful espresso drinks. you really have to LOVE coffee to get one of these. They are messy and it is much more involved than just making a pot of coffee. As others have said, the back water tank and having to prime it when the tank runs empty is a bit of a chore. After you do it a few times you get completely used to it and it is no bother. I have contacted customer service 2 times. Both times I had to leave a message which I thought was kinda crappy. Although, they always did call me back and were very friendly. All that being said, I love this machine. It is the first thing I think about every morning as soon as I open my eyes. My .75 cent Iced Vanilla Lattes taste JUST as good as any $3.50 coffee house!

Excellent product - for the price
For $100, it's hard to beat the Saeco. The water pressure is considerably more powerful than many machines 5x the price, and the boiler is ready to go within 30 seconds of hitting the power button. The water tank is somewhat awkward to access but this seems to be a common theme in the kitchen counter cappuccino design - on the plus side, its capacity is bigger than the FrancisFrancis which we used to have. The drip tray is easy to clean and remove, as is the steam wand that literally detaches in one movement, a design which I hope becomes the standard for these machines (if you've ever spent hours trying to clean burned milk from a hard-to-remove wand, you'll know what I mean).

The unit feels plasticky, mainly because it is, but this hasn't been a problem for performance. The espresso-based drinks are easy to produce and pretty much indistinguishable from those produced by a gourmet coffee shop. Compared to the FrancisFrancis, aesthetically it's a downgrade but functionally it easily outperforms - the water tank airlock problem was driving me crazy on the FrancisFrancis and I've had no problems here. I've had the Saeco a couple of months now and so far so good - it's an excellent budget cappuccino option.

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