Coffee Machines

Delonghi EC152 Pump Espresso Coffee Machine

4.5(15)

£119.97In stock

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51856 in Kitchen & Housewares
  
• Brand: De'Longhi
• Model: EC152
• Released on: 2010-06-27
• Dimensions: 11.22" h x
  9.45" w x
  7.68" l,
  6.61 pounds
  

Product Description

The high performance 15 bar pump pressure coffee maker makes perfect espressos, cappuccinos and caffe lattes or can be used to create any favourite coffee or milk drinks. It is both stylish and easy to use with a simple dial operating system. The professional filter holder and built-in tamper creates the perfect crema on your espressos and the traditional manual milk frothing arm mixes steam, air and milk to produce a rich, creamy froth for a great cappuccino or latte so you can have barista-style coffee in your own home.

The pump espresso/cappucino maker is built to accommodate two full-sized cappuccino cups or one or two espresso cups. It features a water boiler that can be switched between espresso and adjustable steam emission function to ensure faster use and optimum temperature control. Other features include a removable one Litre water tank and removeable drip tray.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

734 of 738 people found the following review helpful.
Worth the wait
By Mr. Daniel B. Shaw
I make coffees at work in a restaurant, and if i do say so myself - i'm very good. I love it, have been accused of being obsessed, and contracted to create a training manual for it.So you understand, to own a coffee machine at home has been something i have wanted very much for a few years now. I researched it, used other people's and came to the conclusion that i would realistically have to spend at least £200-300 for a decently built machine that produced good coffee and steamed milk well. I haven't been able to justify the cost, and would be incredibly disappointed to not re-create that which i take for granted at work.Thank you, thank you DeLonghi for making this budget coffee machine that works like a dream.And thank you to "Which?" for reviewing them, and my dad for pointing it out to me.THE GOOD1. It is easy to use - general operation is very simple.2. It is quick - heats up quickly and has a high pressure (15 bar) for quick coffee and quick milk steaming.3. It produces very good coffee with loads of crema on top.4. It steams milk like a dream! I'm good, but this thing is better, you barely need to do anything.5. It has a rigid biuld, and doesn't feel flimsy even though it's made out of plastic.6. It doesn't look tacky.7. It doesn't take up much space.THE BAD1. It is a bit noisy and rattles, but not excessively and only when begining to make coffee.2. It doesn't have the most quality looking style, but the ends justify the means.Overall this is amazingly one of the cheapest coffee makers out there, and it works beautifully. I have had it 3.5 months and hope it lasts forever.Tips:DO pre-heat a cup with some hot water first if making a latte/cappuccino.DO keep a cloth nearby to wipe after use (coffee grounds left inside will burn and make the coffee bitter, milk contains everything bacteria need to grow).

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
Coffee heaven on a budget, but read the manual.
By J. Hayes
The big question for any espresso machine is will it let you recreate that coffee shop experience and let you enjoy a beautiful cup of coffee in your own home?The answer to this question with the Delonghi EC152 is yes, but it takes a little work and there are some things to be aware of.First impressions:The machine is small, and primarily plastic. The lid over the water tank does not fit snugly and I have seen this comment made before. However, for all that it looks nice on my counter.I was disappointed to only get one basket. Variants of this machine have shipped with both a single and double shot basket, but this has been rationalized down to just one. The basket also takes ESE pods.Coffee:Makes a wonderful cappuccino that in my book is better than you will get in Starbucks or Costa half the time. However achieving this on a machine at this price point takes some work.It is vital that you follow the manual for both pre heating and maintenance. Failure to pre heat the head and basket will lead to poor results.You will also need to learn how to "temperature surf". A summary of this technique is as follows:First pre heat as per the manual.Steam your milk (yes before pulling your shot).Use the feature where hot water is supplied through the steam wand to lower the temperature, as steam temperature water will scald the coffee (wait until the light goes out).Wait for the temperature light to come back on and quickly pour your shot.This allows the coffee to be as fresh as possible and allows better water temperature control.Preheat your cups. I use hot water from the kettle to pre heat both my shot cup and my cappuccino cup - worth the effort.Steaming:Can achieve some good results with the steam wand. Okay, lets be serious this is a basic machine but it does well for the price.Steam tips:Buy a small stainless steel jug and a little jug thermometer. When I first tried out my machine, I steamed my milk in a pyrex measuring jug! Results were not good... Once I had the right tools for the job, fine dense foam was within my grasp.Always use fresh ice cold milk.Use the steam wand just under the surface of the milk to start with (but sink it low enough to avoid big bubbles). Once you have the volume you need, sink the wand low until you hit the correct temperature.For a foamy cappuccino, spoon your froth in to the cup, then pour the steamed milk through. It will punch through the foam to mix with the shot. A machine of this class will lack the pressure to foam the whole jug consistently. There is nothing wrong with spooning, if it allows you to get the best from an entry level machine. It is about making the most of what you have.Maintenance:If you live in a hard water area you will need to descale regularly. I actually only use Volvic in my machine - on the advice of a coffee machine repairman. This is probably overkill...Take apart the filter basket and remove and clean the boiler head in line with the schedule in the manual. If your machine gives you burnt coffee and flows unevenly and you have never opened your manual then you only have yourself to blame.Finally, remember that awful "chocolate" they sprinkle on your coffee in Starbucks - a sort of mix between cocoa powder and sugar? Well try grating Cadburys dairy milk on the top (keeping it in the fridge will help it grate better). For even more luxury, make a foamy cappuccino with whole milk instead of semi skimmed.Any negatives?The steam arm is short. I have a little one person jug that fits perfectly but it is difficult (impossible?) to steam a jug big enough for two large cappuccino and achieve the same high quality foam. When I made two large coffees I had to make them separately which was a pain. Form me this is a machine that works best making a single coffee.I had a problem with some coffee that had been ground for me by a friend. It was very fine indeed, and where it pulled through his more expensive Francis Francis, the Delonghi seemed to struggle. On the other hand I experimented with some ESE pods and it worked with these well.I love my little Delonghi. In terms of build quality you get what you pay for - but for those of us on a budget it allows a little bit of coffee heaven in your own home.

115 of 120 people found the following review helpful.
Delonghi EC152 Pump Espresso Coffee Machine
By Lizzie
Brilliant little machine which makes excellent caapuccino and espresso! A great buy at just over £50. Once you get the hang of it it's really easy to use.A couple of useful tips I discovered 1) if you want to make a big cup of cappuccino, take out the drip tray so there's room for the cup! 2) rather than unscrewing the plastic bit off the milk steamer to wash it every time (which is a bit laborious) you just rinse out your milk jug with water after use and fill with clean water, then froth the water in the same way you would milk - which cleans the end nozzle!*UPDATE 30/1/13 Machine still going strong! I never use the milk frother these days; I just put the right amount of milk in the cup first, put that in the microwave for 30 seconds, then make the coffee in the usual way. That way your milk is already heated and the cup is too. The coffee froths up by itself, so no need for the frother.. and you get perfect coffee every time!