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La Pavoni EPC-8 Europiccola 8-Cup Lever Style Espresso Machine, Chrome
La Pavoni EPC-8 Europiccola 8-Cup Lever Style Espresso Machine, Chrome
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #62133 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 8 cups / 20 oz
- Color: Red
- Brand: La Pavoni
- Model: EPC-8
- Dimensions: 12.00" h x 7.00" w x 11.00" l, 14.00 pounds
Features
- Ideal for making coffee specialty drinks at home
- Sturdy all-steel construction under heavy chrome plating
- Comes with tamper, screen, screen holder, measuring ladle, and cappuccino attachment
- Also includes instructional video for getting started
- Measures 11 by 7 by 12 inches; 1-year warranty
- Ideal for making coffee specialty drinks at home
- Sturdy all-steel construction under heavy chrome plating
- Comes with tamper, screen, screen holder, measuring ladle, and cappuccino attachment
- Also includes instructional video for getting started
- Measures 11 by 7 by 12 inches; 1-year warranty
Product Description
The La Pavoni's internal thermostat will continuously monitor the pressure to ensure proper extraction.Nickel plated non-corrosive brass boiler for longer life and rust free.There is eparate cappuccino spout and controls makes on ore two cups at a time.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
78 of 82 people found the following review helpful.
Brilliant
By Dave Poole
I bought one of these a couple of months ago and although it is a bit expensive it is one of the best purchases I've made in a long time. It looks great. It is so well made, it feels like it will last forever as it is so simple, no electronics to break down no plastic bits to break off. You get a huge amount of control over the way the coffee tastes, it's all in the speed of lowering the handle and the tightness of grinds. It takes a few attempts to get it right but once you've worked it out you'll never look back.
60 of 63 people found the following review helpful.For the person who cares
By John Lafferty
My parents bought this about five years ago and I followed suit about a year ago. When she first bought it I thought they were crazy, but when it got there I understood why.
This machine is superb for almost any kind of coffee. Sometimes I like a strong espresso and sometimes I like a cold cafe sheccerato which is a cold coffee and is great. (To make it you simply get a shaker (like a martini shaker) and fill it with ice and a few teaspoons of sugar. Brew the coffee and while it is still very hot throw it in the shaker and shake it strongly for about a minute. The result is an ice cold frothy espresso, great for warm days - forget Starbucks imitation stuff, this is much better).
As other people have said, it takes a little bit of time to get it right. Typically I've found that very thin grains are not the best to work with, something between your typical Illy coffee grain and the larger cheap grains usually works well. It take a bit to get used to, but once you start to get a hold of the whole concept it works superbly well. Frankly, even when you do a poor job the coffee is still good.
In addition, my parents have had this item for about five years and have not had a single problem. It's extremely easy to clean and if you are in a rush it's also a great machine since it loads so quickly and easily.
Also, if you are running out the door you need not wait for the water to completely heat up. You can run it after just a few minutes (of course your coffee won't be as warm, but it doesn't have to heat up completely in order to use it). For those quick out-the-door mornings, this is great. You won't have the best espresso in the world, but you'll still have one that beats just about anything.
I've been through about three [price range] machines in the last few years and they all broke or just didn't taste right. ... You have to be able to taste the difference between good and bad coffee to enjoy this machine. If you don't you probably won't enjoy this machine as much. In other words, if Folgers Instant coffee tastes good to you, move along.
It's also worth getting good coffee for this. ...
In the end, if you are looking for a high-quality product that makes high quality coffee, this is a great choice.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Great manual espresso maker - but NOT for the impatient.
By Jake McDermott
You'd better know your coffee before you even start looking at this espresso maker. It is a manual pull espresso maker, meaning there is some art and a lot of trial/error incurred when making your coffee. That said, this has produced some of the best espresso I've ever had. It's a smaller maker, and is great for someone who just wants about 4-6 espresso shots before needing to refill. (I work out of home office, so this is perfect...)PROS:* Small, means it doesn't take up much counter space.* Manual Lever - If you want fill control over your coffee, this is the way to go.* More than enough steam pressure/volume to steam 12oz+ of milk.* Solid construction. It is mostly all metal.* Comes up to heat FAST. (About 5min with a full tank.) The head also comes up to temp quickly.* Visible water level* Easy clean drip tray* Easy screw-off levers, knobs, etc - easily replaceable/customizable.CONS:* The base is lightweight, and could be more solid. It feels cheap compared to the solid construction of the boiler/head.* The steam nozzle does not swivel out, causing you to have to steam your milk VERY close to the boiler. (Ouch!)* Must wait for it to cool before refilling due to steam pressure.* The default tamp that comes with this unit SUCKS. Too small for the basket..leads to bad coffee...why, Pavoni, why?CAVEATS:* Not a "push button, receive coffee" type of maker. This is a pro for me, but you should be well aware that this requires finesse and patience.* Ensure you are comfortable with servicing it yourself or OK with mailing it to a service center. This is not a throwaway item after a few years, and can be a lifetime purchase.MUST ALSO BUY:* 51mm Tamp. Seriously. Don't even use the one that comes with the unit. It will ruin your pulls. 51mm is the correct size.* DEEP milk frothing container. Because of the angle and stiffness of the steam arm, you WILL spray yourself in the face if you don't have a good angle on it, and something to catch the overspray. (I use my mug, and have given up on having fancy foam.)* Nylon brush - Coffee regularly gets stuck in the area between the head and steam curtain on this unit. Clean after every use.* Insulated espresso mugs/shotglases - On bigger units, you can sit what you use to catch the coffee in on the unit to warm it up. Not so here. I use glass shotglasses that I heat up with hot water prior. (I'm cheap, ok?)* Conical burr grinder - A consistent grind is very important for this maker, as it is the difference between great coffee and awful coffee. This unit is sensitive to the grind, so once you have the right grind, it is very helpful to have that dialed-in on your grinder for every grind thereafter.Why I rated 4/5 instead of 5/5??? Because of the craptacular plastic tamp, the inflexible steam nozzle, and the flimsy - seeming base. Don't get me wrong, I would have zero issues recommending this unit highly, I think they just could have gone that extra little bit.
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