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expired Posted by NervousStranger138 • Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021 12:32 PM
Saeco Xelsis Espresso Machine & Craft Coffee Maker $1279.20
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After looking at all this features and the price after code. This has all that I want in a super automatic.
My only concern is the bad reviews about the machine breaking down/durability issues and the lukewarm milk drinks.
Thoughts from current owners? Any issues at all? I'm ready to pull the trigger but hate to buy the wrong machine.
One month in, the maintenance is simple.
The super milky drinks like macchiato are somewhat lukewarm I suppose but the coffee itself it very hot. Personally, I don't like my coffee scalding hot so it's not an issue for me.
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I think with the barista, it's possible to get a better drink. However, and this is the key for me: you need to grind, tamp, make the drink, clean up. Some people say this is part of the fun and worth it to get a better drink. Other people don't have time for that every morning and just want a 1 button solution.
There are also cheaper super automatics than this one. The magnifica xs was just on sale a few days ago for $450. The major difference between that and this is milk frothing. This machine will automatically froth and add your milk also. Most super autos under $1k require manual frothing with their wand.
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Also how is the cleaning of the unit? Any issues so far?
Anyone know if Philips will keep the Saeco brand or will it be phased out? Hate to get into this machine to find out it no longer exists after a few years.
Phillips, or their parts vendor, also sells a dip tube set with 3 different IDs to get the milk temp you want. Comes with at least one restrictor that seems to have a smaller bore and thus further the slower flow, hotter milk effect.
Great machines.
Phillips, or their parts vendor, also sells a dip tube set with 3 different IDs to get the milk temp you want. Comes with at least one restrictor that seems to have a smaller bore and thus further the slower flow, hotter milk effect.
Great machines.
Now, what do you guys recommend for the first bag of coffee beans to use? I like my drinks with full flavor and dark roast. Suggestions?
Now, what do you guys recommend for the first bag of coffee beans to use? I like my drinks with full flavor and dark roast. Suggestions?
My first bag was Lavazza Super Crema and second bag was Zingerman's Espresso Blend #1. The Super Crema was good, but the Zingerman's gave me sour shots.
https://www.amazon.com/Lavazza-Ri...B0032ZK1LI
My first bag was Lavazza Super Crema and second bag was Zingerman's Espresso Blend #1. The Super Crema was good, but the Zingerman's gave me sour shots.
https://www.amazon.com/Lavazza-Ri...B0032ZK1LI [amazon.com]
We use Espresso 700 from Kaldi's Coffee in St. Louis. Not dark, but their house roast and consistently fantastic. Used to be available on Amazon, but best to order directly from them. Free shipping over $30. The key, no matter what you buy, is to use beans within a month of roasting. Some would say within 2 weeks.
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Honestly, you're probably going to get about the same quality of espresso from both.
With the Saeco, you're paying for the convenience of just pushing a button and getting espresso. With the Breville, you'll have to spend a few more minutes making your espresso. Do you enjoy that process, or think it's annoying?
Also, do you value the quality of your coffee, or convenience more?
Even a very high-end superautomatic (this type of machine where you just press a button) won't make the same quality of espresso as a mid-range (let's say $1,500) semi-automatic machine.
If you're after quality and you're willing to spend in this price range, I'd recommend a good quality single-boiler machine [clivecoffee.com], paired with a good quality grinder. [clivecoffee.com] But if push-button convenience is your goal, this superautomatic Seaco is going to be head and shoulders above any of the capsule machines.
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