User Review
Review Submitted by
Mack Hicks on 07/05/2010
| User Ratings Out of 5 |
| Overall Rating: |
4 |
| Ease of Use: |
3 |
| Espresso Quality: |
5 |
| Steaming Ability: |
5 |
| Construction: |
5 |
| Price Value: |
5 |
| Instructions: |
1 |
| Average |
4 |
Review
Bought my predecessor to the EPC8 in 1976 for $75. Started to throw it out about 15 years ago but saw that what a new one cost. Changed the gaskets and it worked like new. Has a steep learning curve, tempermental about grind and tamp, but when you get it right, it is wonderful.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
More than 1 year
What's Best About this Product?
The coffee
Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:
strong tamp and fine grind work best. Best crema is when you have to put a little pressure on the lever.
My Experience With Using This Product:
Coffee Lover
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Italian roast, Anderson's in Austin, TX
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
The new machine looks more elegant with the chrome base. Needs a larger resevoir, and you have to be careful because it gets hot.
The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:
burr
The Make and Model of My Grinder:
Capresso
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