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Customer Reviews of La Pavoni EPC-8 Europiccola 8-Cup Lever Style Espresso Machine, Chrome
Customer Rating:  Summary: Happy Customer Comment: The basic instructions for use (written and dvd) are a good starting point. You will have to experiment with fineness of grind, tamping pressure, timing of the lever in the up position and speed of lowering the lever but the end result is well worth the effort. It's fun to use and I always look forward to my morning double shot. Customer Rating: Summary: For the passionate Comment: Let me preface this review by saying that this machine can make the WORST cup of coffee you'll ever drink. "Now," you say, "why would I buy a machine that makes terrible coffee?" Because the difference between the terrible cup of coffee and the delicious shot is YOU. It's YOUR skill that gets you the great shot. Nothing wrong with feeling good about yourself to start the day. I've had one of these little things for about five years now. I've got my grind down. Got my tamp down. Got my timing down. When the coffee first appears as I pull, I know how hard or soft to press, how fast or how slow. I know what the "mouse's tail" is, what the shot should sound like as it fills the cup, what the color of the crema should be. If you're a Starbucks fan and you prefer West Coast style espresso with lots of milk, there's no need to go here. Hey, there's nothing wrong with West Coast style, but there are easier ways to get there than through this machine. If you're like me and you savor the smoothness, body, sweetness and bouquet of good northern-Italian style espresso, this is the machine for you. The Europiccola is a machine for people with passion, people whose morning coffee borders on a sacrament. And yes, to receive the sacrament, the machine will extract its penance from you on the way. Expecting a great shot first time out? Don't. Expecting a "very good year"? Your first shot will be closer to Goodyear. So begins your journey. I'll confess to having swum upstream from this seemingly impossible little machine to blending and roasting my own espresso beans. So my morning cup may start its journey a day or two ahead of turning La Pavoni on. Worth every second of it. There's nothing that adds to the pleasure of the shot like knowing you did it yourself. Customer Rating: Summary: An espresso machine for perfectionists! Comment: I have owned this machine for over ten years and everyday when I make my morning cappuccino I love it more. You can spend more for a machine that measures the coffee, tamps it, pulls the water through and steams the milk for you, but you can tip the kids behind the counter at Starbucks and they'll do the same thing. Making espresso should be a little art and a little science and this machine an impeccable balance of the two. If you aren't the kind of person who takes joy in mixing the perfect martini, making a risotto that whispers with flavor, or whipping a meringue to impossibly tall peaks, this probably isn't the machine for you. The La Pavoni is for the person who will find tremendous joy in going to the lengths required to make a perfect cappuccino by hand everyday. (And don't bother using anything less than Illy Cafe coffee in it.) Customer Rating: Summary: Once you learn how to use it, you'll love it Comment: I've had an Europiccola espresso machine for 11 years and wouldn't trade it for anything else. It takes a little time to learn the proper grind using a Capresso 560 burr grinder Capresso 560 Infinity Burr Grinder, Black, but once you get the grind right and puck compression right, your latté or espresso will be unrivaled and very consistent. I have had to replace the thermal switch once and seals once in 11 years, using it several servings a day. I fully expect to get another 20 years out of this product, making it an excellent value. Customer Rating:  Summary: the machine is too difficult to please Comment: i recently bought this beautiful espresso machine in FEB. First i was very excited even though i knew it'd be a big challenge since i had read all negative and positve reviews. At first, the coffee was pretty good and quite strong. After a few months, the machine's acting weird. When i started to lift up the pump handle, there's too much water. It used to come down slowly and made perfect espresso. it's never been the same. i have to call for the warranty soon. I hate this. it's a waste of time. More Reviews This is the la Pavoni Europiccola, a lever-pullespresso machine that's right out of an Italian coffeehouse. It has a 20-oz. boiler capacity, capable ofmaking eight 2-ounce cups of espresso - make one ortwo cups at a time. The steam pressure, pistonoperated unit comes with internal thermostats thatcontinuously monitor the pressure with re-set fuses.Includes two stainless steel filter baskets and dualfrothing cappuccino systems. Long life stainless steelheating elements. Nickel-plated with solid brassboilers. About la Pavoni: Since 1905, craftsman have built each la Pavoni machine by hand using only the finestmaterials. Superbly polished chrome or brass finishesaccent the highly efficient design. la Pavoni has setthe standard for quality and style - stylish espressomachines found only in Old World cafes and now in yourhome or office. Each machine is designed to last foryears. 
Choosing Appliance -> Cutting boards There seems to be little difference between hard wood and plastic cutting boards from a safety standpoint, as long as they are properly washed and sanitized after each use. Personally, I like the feel of solid wood. One piece of advice--buy large cutting boards. Don't bother with these tiny boards that everyone seems to have in his or her kitchen. They are not user friendly. Once you get down to serious cutting or chopping, the small boards are always woefully inadequate and downright maddening! Choosing Appliance -> Spatulas Buy a sturdy stainless spatula for general uses and a Teflon spatula for your non-stick pan. In addition, buy a silicon baking spatula for scraping bowls. Silicon is an amazing substance which is heat resistant up to 550 degrees. La Pavoni EPC-8 Europiccola 8-Cup Lever Style Espresso Machine, Chrome
Tips How to Maintain Appliance -> Maintain Electrical Safely The insulation on electrical cords can become damaged by wear, flexing, or age. Do not use any cord that is stiff or cracked. Some clues that you may have an electrical problem are:
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