Factory-Reconditioned Breville XXESP8XL Café Roma Espresso Maker
by Breville
(Click here)
Product Summary
Manufacturer: BrevilleBrand: Breville
Model: XXESP8XL
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Advanced crema system
- Cup warming plate
- Removable 1.3 quart (44 fluid ounce) water tank
- Patented assist cord
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Factory-Reconditioned Breville XXESP8XL Café Roma Espresso Maker
Customer Review: Can't go wrong
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this machine in July of 2008. The reason I decided to write a review at this time is because I am considering purchasing another one for my parent's 60th Anniversary and noticed all of the negative reviews.
I lived in Spain for three years in the late 70s and learned to enjoy espresso drinks while I was there. When I returned to the USA I purchased a very inexpensive machine which I used off and on over the years. I say off and on because it did not produce very good espresso and I would exile to the basement. Every few years however I would haul it back up expecting, I guess, that it had learned it's lesson while it was in 'time out'! I eventually decided to spend a little more money and try a better machine. I found the refurbished Breville Cafe Roma at Amazon for $95 with free shipping (even at $149 it is a steal.) I had a little trouble at first because it operated differently than my old one, but all I had to do was send an email with my question to Breville customer service and they would call me back and walk me though any difficulty I was having. In the intervening months I have become quite expert in the nuances of this machine. During the winter I make a latte with mounds of foam so tight you'd think it was whipped cream. In the hot summer months I make two-oz. of espresso and put it in the freezer overnight. THe next morning I put it in the blender with 6 oz. of skim milk and 1 tsp of vanilla sugar and hit the 'frozen drink' button. I get a smooth, frothy cold mocha drink that feels and tastes totally decadent - but isn't. I can't start my day without one of these treats and they are both far superior to anything I have bought at several different upscale coffee houses.
As to the cups and frothing pitcher: my sister bought a new Breville Cafe Roma which did come with the additional items and she never uses them. The pitcher is too small (10-oz.) if you like lots of foam. I purchased a very nice Rattleware 20-oz. pitcher from Amazon and it is the perfect size. Neither my sister nor I drink espresso straight, but if I did I would not want stainless steel cups because they put my teeth on edge (no I don't bite them.) I much prefer glass or ceramic which can be purchased in beautiful colors and designs.
Bottom line: if you want good espresso and are either short on funds or filthy rich but don't need a high-end machine sitting on your counter to impress your friends and relatives, get a Breville Cafe Roma and be patient while you are learning how to become an expert barista in your own home - then impress your friends and relatives with the delights you make with this machine.
Description of Factory-Reconditioned Breville XXESP8XL Café Roma Espresso Maker
Cafe Roma is perfect for making all your favorite cafe drinks in your own kitchen. Apparatus contains a 15-bar pump for optimal pressure and perfect cream on every shot of espresso.Espresso Machines
Kitchen and Housewares
Bestsellers in Espresso Machines
DeLonghi EC701 Espresso MakerDeLonghi America, Inc; DeLonghi; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Espressione 1385O Cafe Retro Espresso Machine, OrangeEspressione; Espressione; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Pasquini Livia 90 Semiautomatic Commercial Espresso/ Cappuccino MachinePasquini; Pasquini; Release date: 2004-01-15; Kitchen
Best price: $1,735.00
Gaggia 90001 Syncrony Super-Automatic Espresso Machine, SilverGaggia; Gaggia; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Gaggia 37002 The Coffee Espresso Machine, GreyGaggia; Gaggia; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
FrancisFrancis! X3 Espresso Machine, Light OrangeFrancisFrancis!; Francis!Francis!; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Capresso 302.01 Mini-S 4-Cup Safety Espresso/ Cappuccino MachineCapresso; Capresso; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Briel ES41BPG Apollo Espresso MachineBriel; Briel; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
FrancisFrancis! X1 Espresso Machine, Dark BlueFrancisFrancis!; Francis!Francis!; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Capresso 153.04 C3000 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, with Pump-Auto Cappuccino SystemCapresso; Capresso; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Similar Kitchen and Housewares Products
Breville BCG450XL Conical Burr GrinderBreville; Breville; Kitchen
Best price: $84.00
Price in other shops:
New 20 oz Espresso Coffee Milk Frothing Pitcher, Stainless SteelUpdate International; Update International; Kitchen
Best price: $7.50
Krups XS5020 20-Ounce Milk Frothing Pitcher, Stainless SteelKrups; Krups; Release date: 2007-11-30; Kitchen
Best price: $11.01
Price in other shops:
Rattleware 20-Ounce Latte Art Milk Frothing PitcherRattleware; Rattleware; Kitchen
Best price: $11.00
Price in other shops:
Bodum Pavina 2.5-Ounce Double-Wall Thermo Glasses (Espresso/ Shot), Set of 2Bodum; Bodum; Kitchen
Best price: $11.49
Price in other shops:
Espresso Tamper 50 & 60 Mm Sizes Cast Alloy Hand CoffeeRSVP; RSVP; Kitchen
Best price: $5.00
Price in other shops: