Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma – Sexy, Fast, and Really Functional

December 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Let’s call this espresso maker the Breville Cafe Roma. ESP8XL just sounds too much like a racing car. But, then, maybe that’s appropriate. This espresso maker is sexy, fast, and really functional.

Bialetti Moka Express – Not Just a Coffee Pot!

December 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop espresso maker is either a true espresso maker, or not one at all. Resolving that paradox is probably easiest by referring to age. If you remember how espresso was made at home before the modern machines of the past several years, you will see the ultra-convenient Bialetti Moka Express as a gem. The younger crowd may think of it as just a coffee pot.

The Breville 800ESXL – A Joy To Behold

December 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Breville 800ESXL espresso maker is a joy to behold. Fortunately, it is not all looks and no brains. The 800ESXL offers a dozen innovative features to make your espresso-making experience a delight, rather than a chore. And the taste results won’t disappoint, either.