so I could make an even stronger shot, but I just use both baskets, the double and the single sized baskets, in order to make myself a triple shot

It does make a decent shot of espresso

Easy to use and brews fast for a perfect shot every time

If you're a beginner who just wants a good simple shot of espresso, I say skip this machine

And I specifically went with this Delonghi machine, because I wasn't entirely sure if I would be able to figure out how to make a good shot of

But if you're a skilled barista with enough technical know-how to remove the "idiot-proofing" mechanisms, this machine can deliver an amazing double-shot of espresso and small quantities of perfectly frothed milk for a fraction of the price of other machines - and it's built simply enough that this is fairly easy

I'd never made espresso myself before, but the Delonghi EC155 is very simple to use and produces a good shot

:)I love this little machine as it is very easy to clean, easy to use and makes a great shot of espresso

Pros: It makes a nice shot of espresso; maybe the very best tasting shot I’ve experienced from a relatively cheap

it doesn’t make “real” espresso (whatever that is); it makes a strong shot of coffee

I wasted three servings trying to get this machine to make a good shot

It's become too slow to drip taking as long as 10 to 15 mins to get 1 espresso shot worth

If you do these two things you'll realize a good shot.

& you’ll always get a great shot of espresso to enjoy.

If you are buying this machine, don’t forget to buy a carafe or espresso shot glasses, espresso tamper, and a coffee grinder if you are going to grind your own beans

I was trying to get the best crema shot, so I tried different grind levels of coffee to achieve perfect crema shot, unfortunately, after third extraction/brewing, machine short-circuited and after that pump didn't pull any water from the

You'll have to get some practice tamping the grounds because if you tamp them too hard, you get water overflow and a bad shot

and I had to reference YouTube for guidance on pulling a proper shot, but I have thoroughly enjoyed actually making espresso and cappuccino as opposed to just hitting a button (and paying hundreds of dollars more) on a machine

But if you do it right, you can get a beautiful, delicious espresso shot with all the layers

This machine does not provide enough pressure to make a good shot

With the abundance of mediocre and poorly-trained baristas out there, it's VERY rare to get a better shot/latte from a coffee shop than what I can make with this machine at home.

it’s easy to get a good shot

so I know what expresso should look and taste like and this machine delivers a good expresso shot

Now since I've gotten "the hang of it", it makes a damn good shot (s) of espresso!

The vibration is LOUD and moves my espresso cups out from where I place them (so it sometimes misses the cup and I waste a shot), but just keep your eye on

My first shot was terrible but that is because I overbrewed it.

The pictures speak for this machine why spend 3 of 4 times for a machine when yo can get a great shot for $90.Like anything you need the perfect grind, good tamper pressure so make sure you get them

We have struggled with this espresso maker for over a month trying to figure out how to get a good shot of espresso

I purchased a tamper and tiny espresso shot glasses to go with it, which are necessary

Pulls an amazing shot, with a thick crema

This machine is INCREDIBLE, and make’s the most delicious espresso’s; especially if you purchase the right beans.