DeLonghi BAR32 Espresso Machine Arrives for Review

DeLonghi has a nice in-expensive machine out in their BAR32 Espresso maker that has a fresh yet retro design that combines a lot of features in a relatively small footprint. The unit offers 15 bar of pressure in a pump driven machine to create espressos and lattes for you.

The DeLonghi Bar32 espresso puts a simple dial control up front to control the heating, brew and steam functions. It comes with two inserts; 1) a single/ESE pod holder, and 2) a double. The unit has a fairly large 35-ounce reservoir that fits on the back of the machine, and a decent size drip tray. On the right side, the unit also has a small tamp that will help set the coffee grounds in the portafilter. A tight tamp is not needed in the way that an open bottom portafilter needs it, as there is a small outlet in the bottom of the portafilter that serves to create the backpressure and thus the higher extraction of solids and oils that makes it an espresso.