ECP35.31Traditional Barista Pump Espresso Machine, Coffee and Cappuccino Maker, Black

This review is for model ECP 35.31 only. For 10 years, a cheap but reliable Cookworks brand filter machine served me coffee each morning, till it broke this month. So I was looking around, and was initially hesitant at buying an Espresso maker due to the device cost and never having owned one previously. After researching online, speaking with friends who own similar machines, I decided to try one. All I will say is that this is the best thing I have bought myself and majority of my housemates love it too. You get shop coffee at home, saving £3 a pop. It makes cappuchino and other variants, is easy to clean, has a removable tray that I have put away as I don't need. Mine has a 2 year warranty, so if it breaks, the manufacturer can fix it. We make 6 cups of coffee a day with this and it will take about 2 to 3 days before you get your technique right for the flavour you like and this depends on the coffee grind too. For myself, I find the black Lavazza Espresso packet (strength 5) is now my coffee of choice, I pull a shot or two for 30 seconds, then top it up with kettle boiled water, a splash of milk. For others in my house, instead of adding the water, they use the machine to froth milk to make cappuchinos. The coffee tastes delicious with the crema it creates and the machine is compact, sturdy, not loud and very easy to clean. Definitely impressed and would recommend this model for ease of use and build quality. Just read the instructions fully and don't pull the shot for longer than 30 seconds otherwise I am advised that the less desirable flavours of the grind will pour through and may taste bitter. But it's all personal preference, so experiment to your hearts content. One thing I will say is that if you are in a rush, and have no time, then Espresso makers are not for you as you need to spend a few minutes to make a lovely coffee.

Brilliant, simple to use coffee machine. Easy to clean the bits that need it and reassemble them. Takes a few goes to master it especially if you don’t read the instructions, doh! One tip, always push the internal water holder fully down.

Bought this machine the sale to replace the dolce gusto. The machine itself is easy to use,looks great and make a nice coffee. However I don't seem to be getting a hot coffee ( maybe a proper coffee isn't supposed to be) it's Luke warm at best. Also the compact version is £25 less in most places,the difference is you dont get a cup warmer with it. However the cup warmer described on this product is to just put hot water in cup first. Nothing special not what i expected. If you're after a decent coffee from a machine easy to use at a good price, and the coffee temperature issue is just a personal issue for me then grab it at this price

I have my espresso machine for a year now and I love it. I use it every day, makes a very tasty espresso, I can do decaff or different brews, lovely hot chocolate for kids. I need to practise to do a nice barista cappucino. Nothing to fault really, exactly what I wanted

This was a great coffee machine while it worked Woke up this morning and all of the water had run out into the tray we sit it on.

Best cup of coffee made with this coffee pump espresso machine

Great little machine, not overly large so fits counter nice and neat. Coffee was delicious 😋 milk frother worked a treat …yummy 😁

It arrived not working properly. It wouldn't produce enough hot water to make one coffee without needing to pause and letting the machine heat up again. The same problem with frothing the milk, not enough steam to work. I was first advised to descale a brand new machine 🧐 I said no, and I'm sending it back for a refund.

Barista başlangıç aşaması

Después de mirar y comparar muchas cafeteras nos decidimos por está por la potencia, el espumador para capuchino y la posibilidad de usar las monodosis ESE. Y la verdad estamos encantados. Hace un café muy rico y cremoso, tiene los diferentes cacitos por si lo quieres normal, doble o monodosis. En mi casa somos de café fuerte así que usamos el doble y salen perfectos. El otro detalle que destaca es el espumador. Con la leche (normal, de soja...) muy fría, lo ponéis rozando la superficie y vais moviendo en círculo y hacia abajo despacio, en unos 20 segundos listo. Os recomiendo comprar una jarrita de metal para ello pues las tazas pueden agrietarse por el cambio brusco de temperatura. Lo único que echo de menos es que sea automática, pues hay que pararla cuando ves que clarea ya demasiado el café y el capuchino tienes que hacerlo en 2 pasos. Cada vez que se usa es recomendable dejar que se limpie para garantizar que nos dure más. Os pongo fotos para que veáis los resultados, en este caso con leche de soja. Espero haberos ayudado

ليس جيد

Destinée au café moulu, cette petite machine à expresso De Longhi est facile à utiliser et pratique au quotidien. Elle est vendue avec deux coupelles pour un ou deux cafés. Le préchauffage est un peu long mais la machine n’est pas trop bruyante le matin au réveil dans la cuisine.

Very simple and good machine, amazing value for the price!