Mecity 20 Bar Espresso Machine with Milk Frother, Brushed Stainless Steel Shell, 37 fl.Oz Water Reservoir, Coffee Maker For Espresso, Latte, Mocha, Americano. 1400W

I have had a lot of espresso machines over the years & I specifically look for a lower price. I don't really need an $800 machine. The price was right on this machine & I decided to try it. It makes great espresso - much better than my very old machine. It is simple to use & even my husband can now make an espresso. The only problem I had was installing the filter the 1st time I used it. I had to have my husband actually turn it in place since I could not move it. There may be an easier way to insert it the first time, but it was easier for me to just have my husband do it. Since that 1st time, it has worked perfectly. Espresso is hot & very few grounds are left in the area where the filter is inserted. The water tank holds quite a bit & it is easy to fill. I would recommend this espresso machine - great price, great espresso.

Quality made. Makes great mocha latte’s. Frother works great and heats the milk quickly. Perfect for a 5 star espresso, latte or hot chocolate. Easy to use and easy to clean. We love it.

As soon as the machine arrived, I noticed that the coffee it made was lukewarm (an issue noticed by other reviewers as well), but I was willing to put up with this as long as the machine continued to provide a reasonable cup of coffee (nothing fancy!) to get me through the day. Less than 1 year after purchase, the machine has water dripping off the steam wand and has stopped working altogether. Beautiful, but flawed design. A waste of money.

Bought this for my teenage daughter for Christmas. She was easily able to get it to make a variety of coffee drinks. (She had run one at work so I don't think she even cracked the manual.) It has functioned reliably for three months now with daily usage. My daughter's only complaint is that after you froth the milk, you have to wait a couple of minutes to make more coffee.

ONE YEAR UPDATE: Today while doing descaling on the machine, I cleaned the flow head (where the portofilter and basket attach). Wiping out the leftover grounds was first, but when I took out the flow head diffuser, it was 50% blocked with stuck coffee (see photo). The coffee wouldn't brush out, so I used a pin to clean each hole. Took a while. Completely cleanand reinstalled, and the machine works like new again. Do your maintenance! EIGHT MONTH UPDATE: Still working well and zero complaints. Loving the simplicity and space-saving format. Used for three months so far. Here is an analytical review so far. Short version: Thumbs up. Photo is pulling a lungo (or long black). GREAT crema, very creamy. - I bought beans I know I like (local roaster, medium roast) - I grind with a hand-cranked REI burr grinder set to a pretty fine grind (a bit finer than table salt). - The single-shot portafilter holds 9 grams of that coffee, packed. - A single shot is pretty much perfect, with lots of crema and not bitter - I made a long black by loading the single shot portafilter with coffee, then choosing a double shot on the machine (runs 2x water). Still decent crema. - I made an "Americano" by loading the single shot portafilter with coffee, then choosing a double shot on the machine (runs 2x water). I then ran the double shot cycle again (4x the water). So all brewed coffee, not just a shot with added hot water. It was still strong enough that I probably could have run the machine *again* on the single shot setting (5x water). Amazingly, still crema on top. A bit bitter. Better to brew only a double shot and add to hot water. - I made a double long black (also called a lungo) with different coffee ground a little coarser. I used the double-shot portafilter and ran the machine twice on the double-shot setting. Good crema, and tasty. - I don't normally froth milk, and I made a mess trying it, but it *did* froth the milk. Allow yourself some practice time, and don't cry over spilt milk, lol! The machine is a mix of plastic and metal. It looks better than expected, but I expect it will show wear fairly quickly. When I purchased the price was $99.98, but there was a $10 coupon, so $90. It works great for the price. Let's hope it lasts a few years. I'll give it another star if it doesn't break after three months. NOTE: Three month mark, and all is well. I just (today) got the first reminder to descale it.

LOVE this espresso machine. Everyone I make coffee for compliments it. It’s a perfect size, so it doesn’t take up too much space. The coffee taste so good, it really brings out the flavors. Super fast and the temperature is perfect. For anyone who is curious, it makes a whole colada. Most of all I love how it didn’t break the Bank. For the look, quality and taste I will recommend to anyone.

Used like new, was really a stretch in this case! Used? definitely! Like new? Not so much. The espresso maker has white paint splattered on it. I cleaned it and it works so I am keeping it.

Living in a rural area with very few places to get coffee in the vicinity, I have been making my own Espresso daily for the last four years. My machine just died on account of our hard water. This is the second espresso maker I have purchased this week. Initially purchased an older style Gevi model. Not only did it feel like a cheap piece of junk when I took it out of the box. It didn’t even work. Back to the drawing board. I have to confess the copper accents on this one is what caught my eye. I did not need a smaller model, but thought for the price why not. I love this thing! Simple, no nonsense style with easy to understand directions and buttons, very stylish looking, made a great cup of coffee, and did it quickly to boot. Steam wand heated up quickly as well. Good pressure. Even fit my favorite Starbucks mug underneath which was something the other model did not. The press is pretty cheaply made, but I’ll just use the one I had. No foaming pitcher either so keep that in mind. I honestly don’t know if this is a good brand or not but it did what I needed to do.