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DeLonghi BAR 14 Espresso MachineTreat yourself and your guests to a fine espresso or cappuccino with the help of the DeLonghi BAR 14 espresso maker. Showcasing a jet black...
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Treat yourself and your guests to a fine espresso or cappuccino with the help of the DeLonghi BAR 14 espresso maker. Showcasing a jet black and aluminum finish, the BAR 14 boasts traditional style with maximum output. Along with a 1-liter removable reservoir, it features a swivel steam pipe that blends steam, air, and milk to produce a creamy froth to top off your cappuccino.
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9 Reviews from Shopping.com
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Long-term has been fantastic
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Pros: Great espresso, cappucino; 1-shot and 2-shot filter baskets; Removable water reservoir; Extremely long-lived
Cons: For more than two capp's at time, need separate pump and steam chambers
The Bottom Line:
If you can find one buy it.
I bought this machine on sale from a local bagel cafe where it sat for quite a while. They used to call it the Caffe Treviso. I finally got it for about $35. It has a pump which was a step up for me from a pressure driven cheaper model. I also used an expensive Gaggia machine for a while - it was actually starting to rust out, the pump had a tendency to get stopped up with mineral deposits and needed frequent messy cleanouts. The DeLonghi, on the other hand, went about 8 years without ever needing a cleanout, which I find pretty amazing. I use it every day. At this point performance has faltered a bit, I am not sure, maybe it finally has gotten gunked up inside - I have very hard water. It still works though the pump pressure seem low and will not put out a full 'shot' before the ready light goes out. At any rate, I am looking for another and would not hesitate to spend the full $100 or so I see them for now - thank heavens they still make them. I laugh when I see $300 or $1200 espresso machines when this one is so good for a reasonable price. Why pay that much for a machine when it is likely to need replacing after a couple of years. In short - fantastic.
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