All of these keep the milk outside of the machine and they have different methods for cleaning. Those that use a carafe have a cleaning cycle and those that use a tube would require you to detach the tube and run water / cleanser through that tube independently. - Kat
Tough call because I'm not a milk drinker, so one-touch doesn't matter to me. I do like that the Xelsis and Exprelia also have a steam wand, though, so I might go with one of those. - Kat
No problem, I just ordered one so we will see how it does... love your videos by the way. I stayed up till midnight last night watching them and doing some research.. who needs coffee to stay up, just watch your videos :)
Hey Kat and Gail. I hope you can help me. So I have over the past 2-3 years getting more and more into making and drinking better/fresher coffee. Right now I use an Aeropress, which is my favorite for Black coffee - also got a Chemix and an Espropress - and now I'm looking for an espresso machine which can produce top quality espresso and other cafe drinks. For 6 months I played around with the Silvia, but I found it hard for me to produce great shots, so there was a lot of Waste in coffee to set the grinder right (. I have a Mahlkönig Pro M grinder which I LOVE) and a lot of cleaning and so on. So now I am looking for a top of the line superautomatic espresso machine that can produce quality espresso shots and other milk drinks, which is also easy to use, adjust and clean. I have looked a bit and want to hear how you Guys would rate the Gaggia Accademia accourding to my preferences? Or maybe you could point me in another direction - which one should I buy if Money is no issue (within reason :))
I am unfamiliar with the Gaggia Accademia because it is something we don't carry, so we are unable to examine the machine in depth. Here's a buying guide for espresso machines: www.seattlecoffeegear.com/assets/files/coffee-gift-guide.pdf On page 9 and 10 there are a few superautomatic machines that you could look at. In the end it really comes down to the options you are seeking. Let me know if you have anymore questions. - Steven
We actually do that carry that machine, so we are unable to do any in depth review of the machine. That said, it would be difficult for us to make a recommendation on that machine. - Steven
Why would you choose the Jura? Let me tell you why I chose Jura and stayed away from Saeco. Saeco was bought by Phillips. Nothing wrong with that I guess. But Saecos are now made in China (not in Italy). Jura is made in Switzerland. The components are more solid and they are very reliable. So the more research you do on those machines, the more things you discover.
Well, I think it's all in what your needs are. If you're on-the-go and want simple and quick, you might consider a superauto. On the other hand, if you like to really perfect something or want to practice latte art, a semi-auto might be better suited for you. -Kaylie
Do any of the fully automatic machines work well with Starbucks espresso beans? I understand there beans are very oily and cause problems with automatic espresso machines.
Starbucks beans are known for being oily. All dark roast beans are oily. That is because the additional roasting brings out the coffee oils to the surface. It is not recommended to use dark roast coffee in superautomatics because they have a tendency to get gummed up in the machine and owners generally are unable to open up the machine to clear out the grinder/machine. Delonghi's tend to work better with oily beans, but we still do not recommend it. - Steven
Hi nice people :-P, I have to admit, that I am always sceptical as soon as I see a device that has milk actually passing through it. May it only be through some rubber tubing or actually through the machine as in the more expensive ones. How do I keep that clean? Is it even possible to keep that clean?
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All of these keep the milk outside of the machine and they have different methods for cleaning. Those that use a carafe have a cleaning cycle and those that use a tube would require you to detach the tube and run water / cleanser through that tube independently. - Kat
Yup! :) - Kat
As far as superautos, we don't have any intel quite yet. They are working on some smaller semi-autos, though - Kat
That's the mother of all one touch machines!! :D - Kat
Tough call because I'm not a milk drinker, so one-touch doesn't matter to me. I do like that the Xelsis and Exprelia also have a steam wand, though, so I might go with one of those. - Kat
No problem, I just ordered one so we will see how it does... love your videos by the way. I stayed up till midnight last night watching them and doing some research.. who needs coffee to stay up, just watch your videos :)
Thanks! - Kat
We don't carry any Miele machines so haven't tested them at all -- sorry I can't provide more insight! :/ - Kat
What do you guys think of the Miele CM-5100?
Let the robot do the work for you (until they take over the world) - Kat
Hi would you recommend the Saeco Exprelia for a small/medium sized cafe?
Nice red dress Kat!
Hahahaha - contact high ;) Well let me know what you think when it arrives! Would love to hear more about them. - Kat
Hey Kat and Gail.
I hope you can help me.
So I have over the past 2-3 years getting more and more into making and drinking better/fresher coffee. Right now I use an Aeropress, which is my favorite for Black coffee - also got a Chemix and an Espropress - and now I'm looking for an espresso machine which can produce top quality espresso and other cafe drinks.
For 6 months I played around with the Silvia, but I found it hard for me to produce great shots, so there was a lot of Waste in coffee to set the grinder right (. I have a Mahlkönig Pro M grinder which I LOVE) and a lot of cleaning and so on.
So now I am looking for a top of the line superautomatic espresso machine that can produce quality espresso shots and other milk drinks, which is also easy to use, adjust and clean. I have looked a bit and want to hear how you Guys would rate the Gaggia Accademia accourding to my preferences? Or maybe you could point me in another direction - which one should I buy if Money is no issue (within reason :))
I am unfamiliar with the Gaggia Accademia because it is something we don't carry, so we are unable to examine the machine in depth. Here's a buying guide for espresso machines: www.seattlecoffeegear.com/assets/files/coffee-gift-guide.pdf
On page 9 and 10 there are a few superautomatic machines that you could look at. In the end it really comes down to the options you are seeking. Let me know if you have anymore questions. - Steven
What's your thoughts on the Bunn Espress Sure Tamp? Would it be ideal for a c-store setup with a coffee operator??
We actually do that carry that machine, so we are unable to do any in depth review of the machine. That said, it would be difficult for us to make a recommendation on that machine. - Steven
Why would you choose the Jura? Let me tell you why I chose Jura and stayed away from Saeco. Saeco was bought by Phillips. Nothing wrong with that I guess. But Saecos are now made in China (not in Italy). Jura is made in Switzerland. The components are more solid and they are very reliable. So the more research you do on those machines, the more things you discover.
Saeco's super automatics are still manufactured at the Saeco factory in Italy; we've been there and seen the production line :) - Kat
For home use do you prefer use semiautomatic or superautomatic espresso machines?
Well, I think it's all in what your needs are. If you're on-the-go and want simple and quick, you might consider a superauto. On the other hand, if you like to really perfect something or want to practice latte art, a semi-auto might be better suited for you. -Kaylie
Do any of the fully automatic machines work well with Starbucks espresso beans? I understand there beans are very oily and cause problems with automatic espresso machines.
Starbucks beans are known for being oily. All dark roast beans are oily. That is because the additional roasting brings out the coffee oils to the surface. It is not recommended to use dark roast coffee in superautomatics because they have a tendency to get gummed up in the machine and owners generally are unable to open up the machine to clear out the grinder/machine. Delonghi's tend to work better with oily beans, but we still do not recommend it. - Steven
Hi nice people :-P,
I have to admit, that I am always sceptical as soon as I see a device that has milk actually passing through it. May it only be through some rubber tubing or actually through the machine as in the more expensive ones. How do I keep that clean? Is it even possible to keep that clean?
oh wow perfect for those days when you don't want to do anything (aka lazybones)
it'd be good if you displayed price under product name x
+FoolDeath All current pricing is available on our website. There is a link in the description :D
This is a LOOOOOOOOONG One :D
Hahaha :) - Kat
Hahah :)
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