DeLonghi EC155m Espresso Machine | Crew Review
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This lady is a national treasure. Protect at all costs.
You are officially my most trusted source for all information coffee related. Thank you.
You should re-think that. They sell these products. They're never truly honest about what they're reviewing.
Hmmm...also check out James Hoffmann's coffee channel ☕
I think she is one of RUclips's best at explaining/educating viewers on the basic functions of espresso machines. She knows her stuff, down to earth and seems to enjoys her job! Keep up the great work!
She must be a doctor, PhD
Excellent in explanation
Just add me to the fan list!
I really like this lady. She’s so matter of fact/ laid back. I love these videos!
Yes exactly. Not in an arrogant way, in a way that shows her knowledge and honesty.
I agree. She was so therapeutic the whole way through, too. I never really have used one but I have this model in the kitchen and I love espresso. Kudos to her for actually making a shot and not just telling us about it.
We just got an EC-140B from a thrift store for $5. Essentially the same as this but instead of a rotary control dial there are 3 toggle switches.
This reviewer (as others have acknowledged) is my favorite. No arrogance, just the facts and easy explanations. I love you - thank you!
Thank you for this! Just got this $150 machine someone left out out by a trash can in Brooklyn! Cleaned it up, works great, and now I know how to use it 😍
Trash can? Damn I got one from my new apartment lease included. Works well
Get a dremel grinder, cut the outside of the steam wand off until you have removed the panarelo hole. You will be left with a skinny plastic nipple that can make some amazing steamed milk.
I got it for $20 at a yard sale :)
i would trust this woman with my life
If Sarah Connor ran a coffee shop instead of saving humanity
Agreed!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH OMGG! Every single person I’ve seen using this machine has a mod on the steamer to make the latte art work. I studied the way you textured your milk and I FINALLY MADE 3 BABY HESRTS so excited
can you link to the mod on the steamer? any diy videos or websites?
@@xoxjelloxox I didn’t end up buying any mods or steamers, I watched her technique and I was able to make latte art without buying anything extra
I rarely have soupy puck on this one. But then proper sequence to employ this machine is to make your shot at lower temperature of the boiler, and only then proceed to the higher steam level of the heat. You don't have to dispose water, fiddling to cool it down. While making a shot and observing what strength of coffee is dripping into my cup, at certain point I substitute it with the second collector cup, that will get the tail of poor liquid cut into, then disposed. More handy than emptying tray. While you steam, water remains drain into second cup, and basket is handy to be emptied - sufficiently dry, usually I return to do this when making next cup. Also, I unscrew steam head to wash under tap water, as milk will mush inner-side, if cleaning externals only, one could also flush it by giving it use in some water.
I like my EC155. My first 2 were used and I just couldn't get good crema no matter what. Ultimately I replaced the pump and now it's awesome. The pump is critical and can easily wear out if abused. Abuse includes running a whole tank of water through the unit at once.
Can you please tell me if I can use a regular cup underneath, in case I want a "longer" coffee? It seams that you can only use a small expresso cup but I am not sure. Thank you :)
@@LS-jb4ll definitely not. I needs to be a small cup on almost every espresso machine. 2 to 6 ounces typically.
I just got a machine from Christmas and I just tried to make my first shot and absolutely messed it up haha. Thank you for explaining more than the instructions did
I just purchased one of these at the local Goodwill store. I'd never made espresso before, but watching this video helped me to pull my first shot!
The taste was pretty good, and whoa boy was it caffeinated.
I recommend checking your local thrift store. I got mine (apparently unused) for $3.
I tried my local good will. They didnt have any on hand.
I bought my new when it was $80 at target for black fri heh
I found this machine at my local thrift store for $10 a few weeks ago!! Such a good find
Got mine for 5$!!
@@ellisroyal783 This exact model whattttt
Just got an EC-140B for $5. Same features as this one just 3 separate switches instead of a rotary control dial.
First time espresso maker here, just made my first shot following along (with this machine)! It went so well thanks to this video. Thank you so much!! I learned a few things none of the other videos I watched on other channels even touched. 😂
We're so glad it was helpful, thanks for sharing!
What an excellent review - thorough, and effectively addressing the questions and concerns a wide range of consumers would have. Excellent!
It is the most complete and helpful video regarding DeLonghi EC155m I could find on RUclips. Thank you very much!
This Delonghi EC155 is the best coffee, espresso and cappuccino maker I ever owned!! I have one at home, one at the office, one in my temporary job locations (Itravel for work regularly to two other cities)! It’s easy to use, it’s easy to do several cappuccinos one right after the other; I actually love the tapper so I don’t have to look for it. The foam for the cappuccinos is perfect and the crema in the coffee (provided the coffee beans are of good quality and the ground size Is for espresso) is lovely! I can’t recommend this machine highly enough!
This guy is actually great for the price AAAND there are a lot of mods out there to make this non pressurized and change out the steam wand to a standard wand! Great for beginners!
Where would these mods be? Is there a place that would do the installation?
yup i had my portafilter and steam wand modded with a baratza vario and it was as good as my roncilico for a quarter of the price.
einstini15 I believe you just need to find a portafilter with the same diameter as this one. I got the La Pavoni millennium and later 2 cup filter (exact name on Amazon) and it fit pretty well. Mine machine was the old version so it was easy to make the handle bottomless but it wasn't necessary with this particular filter. Most guys swap the steam wand for a rancilio Silvia steam wand.
Can someone explain pressurized vs non pressurized?
How did you switch out the wand / what to?
I bought a EC155 and it makes surprisingly great coffee. I'd love to upgrade to a non pressurized machine but for the price... this machine can't be beat. I think the next best thing would be 5x more.
einstini15 ur right. i had a ec155 bought a roncilio silvia and there was not much difference in shot and foam quality. the reason behind that is cuz i modified my portafilter and steam wand you should.look it up its not expensive and that machine will last u a long time
Can you link something? I am not mechanical. I dont care about the wand but a unpressurized portafilter? yes please
Ive only had mine for 5 months, so all the potential bugs are in my future. I do use pressurized basket. I hope I do not have problems but when the price is this low, as long as it lasts 1 year, I got my money's worth.
You could downgrade, but rather when buying - by choosing EC145 model which has normal (non-pressurized, that is) baskets. Probably you can order baskets from Delonghi, or pick up used 145 (or just baskets) for cheap. Next best thing did cost me 6x more, to be exact))
There's tutorials online that show you how to depressurize (reversibly) the filter basket. Alternatively you can buy cheaply a depressurized filter basket for around £10, I highly recommend it (along with 52mm tamper and modding the steam wand), it really gives you a lot more control of the brewing process and make a great coffee.
Pump the brew first, then while you steam the milk those last few precious drops get steamed out of the puck and when you clean up its dry. Also after you're done, use the shot glass full of water to immerse the steam nozzle, open the valve and clean the milk out from the inside.
Just bought this machine last week. I use a medium roast bean and grind very fine. I've noticed if you use half milk and half heavy cream you get better microfoam, and can do some decent latte art. It also helps make your drinks creamy. Also buy a frothing pitcher and a tamper. I bought a 12oz pitcher. The tamp that it comes with is absolutely garbage. They could've charged 10 more dollars and included a pitcher and tamp. Otherwise if used properly and kept clean. It pours a wonderful shot for a non commercial machine.
I ended up returning this one and getting the breville Barista Express. Perfect, just dont use the trim tool. You won't have enough grind to create the pressure you need for a good shot
This was the best review so far for this model!
Great review. I own the unit and this demo produced nice results using whole milk and Trinidad and Tobago grown beans.
Thank you for this video. I just ordered this machine for my son for his birthday. He is new to espresso making, as am I.
Oh i didnt know that about the soupy puck. I always thought I was doing something wrong
The first time I open the filter-porter, I thought "Oh no, what did I make wrong ?"
After re-reading the instructions I concluded "Nothing wrong"
I decided to watch the EC155 review on RUclips and bingo.... a CON
Better than the owner's manual! Congrats!
This (sans 'm') was my first espresso machine! It served me well for a couple of years before I upgraded to a Delonghi ESAM3300 super-auto (purchased from SCG.) The EC155 was an inexpensive and non-intimidating introduction to espresso at home. Nice if you don't have a whole lot of money to spend on a hobby you aren't too sure about. Only thing standing in the way of your brew quality at that point is your grinder; results with a non-burr type weren't impressive. I used ground Lavazza, and occasionally splurged on Illy.
I use illy, that's all I drink. I get it on Auto delivery through amazon. How does Lavazza taste? Is it bitter? I really love Illy.
You just helped me to realize the steam wand in my DeLongi EX155 is defective. At 5:55 the volume of water coming out of the steam wand is something mine could never do! It spits and sputters, but very little steam/water actually comes out, regardless of how wide I open the valve.
Have you tried descaling the machine and running water through the steam wand?
It does clog occasionally, so descaling is good advise. The means can be vinegar and soda.
@@seksualusis I have this unit and would like to descale it. Do I mix vinegar and baking soda and just run it through the machine instead of water? Or just steam a cup of it? Sorry if it’s a dumb question… also, what how much of each would you recommend I use?
I Can't imagine buying another machine without seeing what she has to say about it. My 7 yr old breville is on its last leg.
I have 2 questions - sorry in advance if they have already been answered here!
1. How many grams of coffee should I grind for the double basket? I have seen 18 grams elsewhere.
2. How long should I wait (or how much volume of coffee should I measure) before shutting this off? I do not have an eye for when it is complete. I have read 25 seconds once liquid starts pouring out. Alternatively, should I wait for volume? 2-2.5 oz = 60-75 mL
I have a burr grinder, a scale, and a timer. I have previously always done either french press or drip coffee and just got this machine. I want to be able to set a timer, let it run, and get something that works - a baseline of sorts. What I have done does not give me a good shot, and I do not know where I need to make adjustments.
Hi Evan, couldn't help but notice your unanswered question. I will tell you what I know, no affiliation with SCG though.
Yes in between 18 and 20 grams for a double. More important however, is the grind size. You will need to experiment with your grind size to get a double shot out in 25 seconds. First drip should come out at around 5 seconds. I have a short video on dialing in my DeLonghi with my Graef grinder, check it out, hope it helps.
Don't you just love youtube videos that aren't riddled with self-promotion
This really seems like the perfect machine for me. I honestly just need something practical to make shots for desserts every now and then and DIY drinks. A caramel macchiato or latte every now and then. And she seemed pleased by the results of the drink she made. I’m intrigued and may buy this!
I just bought this expresso machine yesterday. Tried to make 3 to 4 expresso.
Oh my God, I hate how much time and how much steps it take to have one !
First, you shoud heat the filter-porter twice by "making" 2 expressos without ground coffee.
Then you have to preheat the cup (it is made by the time you let hot water goes through the filter-porter, but anyway, you should already put this cup under the machine and can't put milk or sugar before.
Then yes, tamper the ground coffee with the integrated tamper is not that easy.
After that, you should know that the size of the cup must be very limited, because of the size of the machine, very compact. So as mentionned, you will have to use one more cup (a bigger one, and of course pre-heated also) to pour your expresso inside (as illustrated in this video).
The quality of extraction seems to be ok.
But as mentionned after that : What a souppy puck you get ! If you don't clean it right away, it wil continue to drop (8:01). And the steam/hot water will continue to leak also, you can see this problem (8:10 and more)
So be prepare to have so much handwork to make a little expresso.
And as you can see, the space for the milk pot is really not large. It's not quiet easy to put the pot under the steam, but after you get the foam, good luck for not spill some !
I bought it 115 $ instead of 180$ (that's why I decided to buy it), but I will return it today, because I know I will get angry every morning.
Coming back at my filter coffee.
I already get a Saeco full automatic machine. It was quiet a pain to clean it every week or so, but at least, you had just to push a button to get your coffee :-)
Thank you so much for this informative video!! My friend gave me this exact espresso machine because they didn't want it, and I am so excited to use it!
1:38 that comment casually slipped in there had me laughing so hard
I just bought this machine, I'm still learning to pull a good shot. But it really does a good job for the price point.
I find single shot basked to be of better control. Double for lattes. A lot comes from proper grinding, filling and tampering.
After having my Breville Barista Express I don't think I could live without a 3 way solenoid valve anymore, it just makes things easy and cleaner. Not having to waste time to purge the water after steaming milk nor having to worry about having coffee drip everywhere when you are binning the puck.
Some times it really is worth adding a few extra dollars to a machine to make ones life easier in the long run. Personal thought anyway.
mdem
u should always purge after steaming milk
I mean't purging the extra over heated water/steam that is built up in the boiler.
I am considering purhcasing a machine such as this to make myself some Cappuccinos. But watching a couple of these videos did make me think twice... Seems like a lot of hassle and cleaning... I was wondering if there aren't machines out there that make it a bit easier so I get your comment. The problem is that the Breville Barista Express is not just a few buck more expemsive... It's A LOT more expensive....
Anthony (Andy) Devid
What is your budget?
What is your espresso experience?
Are you willing to put in the effort to get a good cup of espresso?
All machines will need cleaning and routine maintenance, there is no way around it.
Super Automatics make it a lot easier if you want to be lazy and let the machine do all the work, however Super Autos need extra care in cleaning and upkeep.
They do make great espressos, at least the expensive ones.
I would go with a high end grinder of say $350+ and go with a regular machine in the $400 range.
This way you have total control
Seeing as the machine i mentioned seemed to throw him off, price wise I'm going to assume $800 range is a little high.
I really liked this video. I bought the machine and it helped in areas the instructions did not. Thank you!
Super thorough and informative. I’m a newbie and this and this has sold me on this machine. Thank you.
I agree, I have the same Breville Barista machine for the last year and a half. I just added a Breville Grinder Pro BCG 800 XL that has the upgraded coffee wheel underneath, not plastic dispencing wheel, 2 weeks ago, talk about an even better tasting expresso, than the Barista grinder can put out.Gail is right when she says, to put your money into a GRINDER!!!
Your videos are always my go-to and you provide the information I need. Thank you.
I bought a Similar machine! I love it so much and decided to start a RUclips channel making very nice drinks with it! You did a great review! My videos are coming soon!
Thank you for the video. I just bought the machine and didn't know it wasn't automatic. I thought it stopped pouring by itself
I enjoyed this review, clean and professional. Thank you!
Miss you, Gail. Hope you're doing great 😊
Thank you! Great review! Just got one and you answered all my questions :)
Just got the non-m version as a gift and made my first cup tonight. It will take some practice, as it has several functions (which is a good thing), but I did pretty well. I also didn't like the placement of the tamper, and I found the height of the steam wand to be be low. I really had to tilt the metal milk pitcher just to get under it. Not going to whine too much, because I have an espresso machine, and I'm super stoked! That could just be the caffeine, though. :)
Sold! Thank you.
Thank you for explaining!!!
Nice review! I got the machine and love it :)
It really sad now the porta is fully metal.. we can't just saw it to make it naked porta. Love the old model.. are there any different internally from the old model Gail?
Yes. The puck is indeed soupy. I was warned, but I don't think I was prepared.
I took your advice and got the ec155 to get into espresso. After tasting espresso from coffee shops, I now know that the espresso I make at home isn't as intense even with fresh beans. Would the next step up from this be the Breville Duo Temp Pro? Oh and it could also be my grinder that may be the cause of weaker espresso. I have the Baratza Encore set to the finest setting. As mentioned in previous videos, it's not for espresso. I was also looking at the Barista Express 870XL so that I wouldn't have to fuss over the grinder (it does cost a lot more though). Thanks as always and keep up the great work!
In our experience, the Encore doesn't go quite fine enough for Espresso even out of a pressurized basket. Maybe look into upgrading the grinder to a more Espresso specific grinder before you take the dive on a new machine.
Also, the basket only holds 13-14 grams of coffee. Many machines hold 18-19 grams, nearly 50% more coffee per shot! I have the 3420 model (next step up from the 155), and always keep my double shots to no more than 2-2-1/2 oz.
These have been recalled due to leaking / loosing pressure
I was hesitant about buying it, but now while it's discounted, I think I'm gonna get it
Did you get it?
@@ilhamtaloaie8437 Yes, a couple of days after my comment really, it's nice, and totally helps me getting my morning coffee ready unlike my moka pot, that required a lot of time and attention. (you know 15 mins is quite significant when you want to get to work) but I couldn't find the the m model so I got the regular one.
espresso crema is a bit more bubbly than what i used to with commercial machines, also the space between the base and the handle is really small so I can only put my one shot cup there, to put the 2 shots cup I have to remove the drain tray.
@@zero0101one that's really amazing, I was considering getting it and i think i am going to. I struggle every morning to get my ideal shot.
@@zero0101one I don't think i'll be able to find model M in my country.
I love your energy !
I have had one for a couple of months and my shot keep coming out dark thanks for explaining it more
I tried using the pressurized basket on my ec Pro with pre ground coffee and it just turns out yucky. It’s so easy to dial in a grinder. I think it’s actually harder to use the pressurized baskets because it never turns out great.
Awesome 👏🏻 thank you 😊
This was an excellent tutorial
Hi. Rewarding tutorial. I would like to know something about how long to wait AFTER the green light comes on to start espresso water going. So far it turns off too soon after I start the espresso. Should I keep gong? wait and start again? Any ideas? thanks again for this vid.
Allright, you get very short push if device was not allowed to warm/rewarm couple of times before you use it. Accumulated heat prolongs the shot. You can speed warming cycle by doing couple of shots without coffee. Then, on single shot, for real espresso you do not even need more of the hot water, than sensor would allow. It is quite usual for italian style to have strong coffee on the bottom of the cup only, that's espresso. On double shot I stop pumping water when sensor triggers, and allow to reheat for the rest of the shot. You can keep in mind, that only water incoming into the boiler is colder and triggers sensor, while that in the exit/basket still carries higher heat, which may suffice.
Bravo, enjoy your reviews!
Excellent Demo. Thanks
I always wanted to see what the inside of this machine looked like.
Thanks
Actually, it is simple, yet impressively professional. True Italian.
Thank you for this! Great explanation!
I was gifted the EC-155, not the EC-155m. Should I be concerned with Cancer/Reproductive Harm as there was a warning included when originally unboxing it…
I have no idea if the plastic parts they are referring to come in contact with the beverage or if it’s just the external housing of the unit. The baskets are the same, but is it safe to use a portafilter made from plastic?
Nice information. How many grams of coffee did you put into the porta-filter and how many ounces was your finished shot. Thanks!
I'm thinking of buying a delonghi coffee maker, but I'm baffled to know what the difference is between the ec155 /ec156.b/ec145 they all look the same
Great videos Gaëlle, I've been watching them for years now!
When will Gail ever admit she has a rocket at home?? Been watching for years and I'm sure she does !! Just tell us already!
I bought this machine a few days ago but the water runs almost clear after just a few seconds of dark coffee coming out. I don't know what I am doing wrong.
Grind size probably
Hello, thank you for such a nice and complex explanation. Can you please tell me if I can use a regular cup underneath, in case I want a "longer" coffee? It seams that you can only use a small expresso cup but I am not sure. Thank you :)
I just took mine out of storage. Was working fine when I put it away but now leaks from the internal filter. Requires special tool to take apart. Not recommended for service so this turned out to be a temporary appliance and is now worthless. It did save me from buying lattes at the local shop so it long ago paid for itself but very disappointing that it died solely from being put in storage for a few months.
So helpful, thank you!
Please
Review about best espresso machines under 100$
good vid, thanks. does taking the pressure valve out of the filter help? does this improve the result in a any way?
Awesome review, I personally have this make and model, what would you consider is the next step up in terms of features, quality, consistency etc...
Get a gaggia classic or classic pro... you can get one used but be careful with that
Hows it Gail Love your informative way...I use cream so can I use that steamer for my heavy cream ?
Gail, why do you froth the Milk first?
You already said that the boiler is way too hot.
Dune87 it takes longer to froth the milk and if you let the espresso sit to long it will taste bad when you go to drink it. Some people choose to use a separate frother so the can do the espresso shots at the same time.
Joseph Bennett it will also taste bad when it's burned.
Dune87 Nothing was burnt.
After frothing the milk, Gail discharged the steam and simultaneously cleaned the steam wand by dispensing hot water.
This lowered the boiler temperature from the steaming temperature(too hot to pull shots) to slightly less than the shot temperature.
She then changed the machine to the lower brewing temp and while the boiler recovered (because it got even colder than the necessary temp for shots) she ground her espresso and tamped. By the time she had tamped the water was ready for pulling a shot.
She did the milk first because of what Joseph Bennett said. If you pulled the shot first, it would lose much more flavor and aroma than the milk would. Ideally you want shot and milk ready at the same time, but that isn’t achievable with this machine. On the other hand it is quite inexpensive.
Thank you!
Question for you, should you do some pre-infusion prior to pulling your full shot? If so, what might that look like in terms of pre-infusion time? Thanks so much for the detailed review!
I also hate the inverted tamper, do you have any that fit this pressurized basket well?
Any 51mm tamp will fit. Total game changer!
Can you use half and half? Is there a reason you usually use regular milk?
I like your reviews ma'am, they are good, thank u for the info
Are you supposed to remove the water to use the foamer? Silly question but I seem to get a lot of water in my milk 😢
Which coffee beans can I use to get that good golden crema
Go to a local coffee shop and get some good freshly roasted beans.
You should try and depressurize this by taking the basket apart and put it back together without the plastic disk
A viewer said not to do that. Its a bad idea.
hello I am some who is now starting a breakfast store and I was thinking if this would be good for coffee and Espresso.. what do you think ?
Mine is now turning in a watered down cup. Any ideas? Am I not letting it heat up enough? Pressing it as hard as I can.
How consistent is this machine from shot to shot?
I wounder if this machine can froth milk that is good for latte art ?
Why not brew the coffee first THEN the milk?
Hey Gail, I recently bought a rancilio silvia, but wanted to know what grinder would you recommend to go along with it?
Thank you
I wonder why she does not brew first and THEN heat the milk.
Because the single boiler needs to heat up more for steam than for coffee. By foaming first, all you need to do is flip the switch back to coffee, purge overheated water for 2 seconds, then make coffee immediately. The other way around the boiler will have to heat up after having made coffee, costing more time, all the while your espresso loses heat. I will post some videos soon on tweaking the original foam wand, and more...
Where can I get the little shot glass/pitcher you used to catch your espresso?
See "espresso shot glass" on Amazon.
Ok guys i have a question about this machine, because i have the same machine. I can see here that the milk frothing it looks good and with lots of foam and i get that sometimes, but sometimes the frothing is different, sometimes my milk is peaceful and its foam is getting like here, but sometimes my milk is circling inside, just like some professional wands and idk why is that, because that really confusing me? Is it because that the milk is whole or are there some other circumstances?
While I do think the steam wand is pretty dreadful on this machine, I'm not yet prepared to open my machine and mount e.g. a Rancilio wand. Do you think an actaul Saeco Panarello (or I guess Gaggia is the same) would fit on this machine instead of this plastic tip? I'm thinking of buying a Saeco Panarello tip and putting it on my machine
Hope it's not too late to reply. But yes there is! buy a m6 thread mig welding tip (binzel style 0.9mm), also get a m6 thread stud connector (I got 40mm). us PTFE tape to seal the connection of mig welding tip to stud connector and connecting the end of the original wand (remove the plastic attachment) to the stud connector. This will basically make a steaming wand attachment for the machine capable of microfoam and latter art (with the right skill ofc).
Hi! Can you steam lactose free milk? Not non dairy milk but the lactose free kind. Does it react the same or similar or differently?
Lactose-free milk reacts very well. As for regular milk, skim milk reacts better.
I want to buy de longhi ec 155 but doesn't have stock in my country have model same ec151 or its same machine is there any differences before i buy it?
I have this machine and I wish the shot was more creamy, more crema. Is ok.
Why would you ever steam the milk before making the shot?
Aaah, a classic