5.0 out of 5 stars Goldilocks and ese pod compatible

P. · 26 May 2025

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I've been a bit like Goldilocks and her porridge trying to find a reasonably priced machine that takes ese pods.This one is a keeper because:ESE pods fit nicely in the single filter - I use Borbone Gold as they are strong, rich and a good price - no messy grounds to deal with so Happy Days.The frother arm is adjustable/maneuverable so I can use a reasonably sized metal jug. The inner "wand" is rubber and because of the larger than average, metal outer tube it produces a decent head of froth.The coffee (cappuchino in my case) is always piping hot because of the steamed milk.The knack to release the filter from the basket is to firstly insert the filter lining up the 2 dimples on the filter with the rebates on the basket. To remove it slip the lip of the 2nd basket (same way up) under the filter by the rebate that has the little "spring" in it. A quick twist and out it will pop.Reasonably priced, easy to clean, doesn't take up too much counter space and it even has storage space for the 2nd filter that isn't in use.One satisfied customer : )

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Entry-Level Espresso Machine

Y. · 9 July 2024

I recently bought the De’Longhi Manual Coffee Machine Stilosa EC260.CR, and it has quickly become a staple in my morning routine. This 15 bar pressure espresso machine is perfect for those who love making coffee at home but don’t want to spend a fortune on a high-end machine.The Stilosa EC260.CR has a sleek cream design that fits nicely in my kitchen. It’s compact yet feels solid and well-made. Setting it up was straightforward, and I was brewing my first cup within minutes.The coffee quality is impressive for a machine in this price range. The 15 bar pressure ensures a good extraction, resulting in rich and flavourful espresso with a nice crema. The cappuccino system works well too, producing perfectly frothed milk for lattes and cappuccinos. I’ve also used ESE pods with this machine, and they work seamlessly, adding convenience when I’m in a rush.One feature I particularly appreciate is the two-level tray. It allows me to use different cup sizes without any hassle. The 1-litre water tank is ample for a few cups of coffee, and it’s easy to refill and clean. The automatic switch-off function is a nice safety feature, giving me peace of mind if I forget to turn the machine off.The only minor downside is that the machine can be a bit noisy when brewing, but this is a small trade-off considering the quality of coffee it produces.Overall, the De’Longhi Stilosa EC260.CR is an excellent manual coffee machine for anyone looking to make barista-quality coffee at home. It’s user-friendly, versatile, and delivers great coffee consistently. Highly recommended for both beginners and coffee enthusiasts who want a reliable and stylish machine.

4.0 out of 5 stars Dreamy green upgrade

C. · 30 December 2024

We’ve had a delonghi espresso machine for years now and it’s been a very reliable part of our morning routine/hosting friends and family. Was finally able to upgrade and this is what we chose; a BEAUTIFUL sage green newer version of our old machine. It’s SO lovely, I love the fact you have space to hide the spare filters in the machine itself. The water tank is smaller than previous but again much neater and hidden so looks super smart.It makes a really lovely cappuccino, I ran it through with just water twice before making a coffee. Definitely worth taking the time to do this so one doesn’t taste any unpleasant new plasticky/metallic flavours. It’s easy to use and very intuitive, has cleaning instructions on stickers inside which is helpful. Froths milk well and both coffee and milk come out nice and hot. Material feels easy to clean too which is great. Nice weight to it and all feels very secure. Filters have a screw system to be able to remove themselves filter from the coffee arm thing which is super handy!The colour is just stunning!! Our old one was a dark grey, totally fine but nothing remarkable and could make the kitchen feel a bit dark. I’ve become slightly obsessed with the warm and light that sage gives as a colour so when I saw this machine now came in that it was a no brainer! We are currently doing up our kitchen so this will match the new colour scheme perfectly.The only thing that was not great was the delivery driver left it on the doorstep without even bothering to ring the door bell or knock. Luckily we could see him coming so was able to quickly bring it in but imagine if we had been out! It was just in its box with see through plastic covering so very obvious with what it was: the machines aren’t cheap and very light so would be very easy to steal if an opportunist spotted it. One star removed as a result. Delivery was however super fast as I ordered it yesterday and it was here this morning.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Espresso Machine

M.N.P. · 24 May 2025

I’ve had this a while now & have played around with it & am now getting coffee I really, really like. There are several variables that you have to consider to make coffee the way you personally like it.I get a strong ground coffee & I do a shorter espresso (ristretto) and then steam some FF milk to go in: ratio1 coffee to 2milk. Delicious - a nice strong flat white.It took me a while to work out how long to do each bit for but have arrived at approximately 6 seconds for the coffee & the same for the milk.Brilliant machine, easy to use & very flexible. I much prefer the coffee to pod coffee & think £100 is a really good deal. Recommended.

Buena compra !!!!

S.H. · 26 May 2025

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Pretty good

A. · 28 November 2023

The first shipment I received was opened, so I asked for a replacement. I like the machine. My parents 20 year old machine broke and they wanted a replacement, and this one is very similar to their old one. I really like the removable tank. I also like how small it is. For whatever reason, the dimensions aren't written here, but my father was able to find them on the company website.

Compact little espresso maker

A.C. · 20 August 2024

I just tried to make coffee for the first time and it tasted quite good even if I’m not an espresso connoisseur, it was a bit of trouble going through the initial cleaning process as the water took a while to pour out but after all it seemed to go fine, definitely has a learning curve to try to get the best coffee out of it but I was happy enough with it and the taste even without knowing what I’m doing! Now I hope it will last us a long time, it does feel a bit flimsy, like the material and froth wand.

Machine a café de grande qualité

V. · 12 June 2025

The media could not be loaded. Livraison du colis parfaite, très bien protégé. Facile à utilisé.Bien penser à purger la machine avant la première utilisation. Très bon produit à plutôt l'air fiable sur la durabilité. Café de très bonne qualité de type bar-restaurant. Fonction vapeur efficace. L' avantage de l'arrêt manuel et que l'on peux gérer sa quantité ( ristretto, moyen, long ) mais pas de fonction automatique sur ce modèle mais reste une machine à café de grande qualité si on ne souhaite pas de fonction capsule aluminium.

Great machine for the price

M. · 14 May 2025

Good machine for espresso.Good quality material let's see how long it keep doing good coffee.1 literally tank.2 basket one for single shot one for double shot.1 tamper/ dosing coffee, made of plastic pretty bad quality for tampering your coffee.Good air dispenser for making cappuccino.