DeLonghi EAM3400 Espresso Machine

This is the same machine that is sold at your local Starbucks. As a partner I have demonstrated this machine to many customers. I can not overemphasize this machines ease of use. It really is as simple as adding whole beans and pressing a button. This machine also offers a lot of customizability. Starting with the beans themselves, there is knob that allows you to set the grind. There are three types of shots you can pull. The difference being the amount of water forced through the grinds. Another added convince is a secondary hole to add coffee directly to the filter. The reason for this is that you can not easily empty the beans out of the hopper. Though what you add to the second hopper does need to be preground, it adds the ability to pull decaf shots while leaving the primary hopper full of caffinated beans. Clean up is made easy by a catch basket. Minor disassembly is needed to get to it but because of its size, could pull twenty plus shots before filling up. The steam wand is on par with most other machines. The biggest advantage is that it is designed to automatically froth the milk. If you have attempted this with other machines you'll understand the convenience. The one and only real drawback I have add with it is the size of the water tank. It is small and has to be completely removed to be filled up. Overall I would rate this machine as Excellent. Just remember to clean the machine, even the most expensive machine will make terrible espresso drinks if it is not properly cleaned.