December 2, 2007

Holiday Buying Guide Highlight: DeLonghi EC155

A lot of people have been emailing about my Holiday Gift Guide, and what espresso maker is right or them. Lots of people want to keep that price under $100, and while there are a lot of options, there are only a few pump-driven espresso machine choices under $100, and one of them is the DeLonghi EC155.

I reviewed the DeLonghi EC155 and thought the unit did a pretty good job. This isn't some professional machine, but it's a heck of a value at today's price.

Pump-driven machines are superior to those steam driven ones at extracting fuller flavor and creating that crema layer on top of your espresso. I was impressed with the quality and amount of the crema coming from the DeLonghi EC155 when I used it.

The unit is plenty strong to steam the milk and then flip the switch and crank out a few shots of espresso for your lattes.

Read More at my Review of the DeLonghi EC 155

At Amazon - The DeLonghi EC155 Pump Driven Espresso Machine

Don't forget to check out the Bodum Pavina espresso glasses. The laboratory glass in a double wall cup keeps your fingers cool while your espresso stays hot. They are fantastic gifts for others, or yourself.

See my Holiday Espresso Gift Guide for more information on gifts.