Saeco Aroma SS and Rancilio Rocky

Rated 5 out of 5

Posted By:
Pamela Bennett

01/02/2013

Has owned for:
More than 1 year
Ability Level:
Coffee Lover

Perfect pairing.

I own both machines (my Saeco is the black, not the stainless, but there is no mechanical difference between them). Please check my review regarding the Rancilio Rocky for greater detail; but in short, the Rocky is so precise that you get coffee house quality shots (from good beans, of course) with the Aroma. I got the Rocky just recently, but have used the Aroma for almost four years. As very good as preground espresso beans were, the Rocky made the Aroma's output great.

How Long Have I Been Using This Product?

More than 1 year

What's Best About this Product?

Fifty precise grind settings (Rancilio). Ease of use (both machines).

Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:

I removed the metal rack below the shoot on the Rocky, for use with the Saeco portafilter. There is a self-tamping mechanism, but I still tamp a bit.

My Experience With Using This Product:

Coffee Lover

The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:

Local roasted espresso beans (Millcreek Coffee; Salt Lake City). MmmmmMMmm Good! (But for a nice smoky Americano, try pre-ground Cafe Bustello).

Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:

Wider "swing out" of the steam rod on the Saeco.