Is the DeLonghi BAR32 Espresso Maker any good?
The Delonghi BAR32 espresso maker is a fantastic looking machine, it is actually called a ‘retro’ model and it does look very cool, but looks are only part of the equation – how does it perform? DeLonghi have a huge selection of espresso machines and price-wise this is about in the middle, it usually retails for around 200 bucks, but at the moment on Amazon.com (at the time I am writing this) then you can get about 46% off so it is coming in just over $110 so it is great value. It is a pump driven machine with two thermostats to control the water and steam separately, which you’d expect on any good quality machine. You can use ground coffee in it or the ESE pods are just 7g of finely ground coffee compressed into a paper filter, these are made by a few different manufacturers like illy and Lavazza, that saves hassle if you use a pod, although you might want to grind your own coffee just before you make a cup so you maximise the flavor. The machine has a built in tamper which is a nice
The delonghi esclusivo dc514t was a gift from my mother in law earlier last year and it’s soon become one of my most favorite possessions. I love that I can wake up every morning to a streaming cup of coffee- it’s just so convenient. I think she bought it from Daily Cuppa Coffee if I’m not mistaken.
