Delonghi BAR 14

Advantages: Quick, Pump action, 15 Bar pressure, small
Disadvantages: Can't get a decent size cup under the expresso filter

...mine was actually called a delonghi trevisio, but it is this machine. A small neat expresso coffee machine, with milk steamer/frother, this little box of tricks made a perfect cappuccino straight from the box. I have to admit I was a little sceptical - I had been expecting to only be able to buy a steam action (3 - 4 bar pressure) machine for my budget - which was £75, so was delighted to find this pump action at an affordable price, but did wonder ...
...The difference in the two actions is the quality of the expresso and more particulary the crema on the expresso (the frothy bit!!). I have to say I was not overly impressed with the first couple of expresso's i made. However I invested in a coffee pod adaptor for the BAR14 at the huge cost of £5 (!) and the taste, strength and crema have improved greatly. The coffee pods are already compacted and individually sealed in a little sachet, so I wonder ... Read review

Advantages: Kinda good coffee better than instant
Disadvantages: Bit too bland

I bought this coffee maker via ebay about 2 years ago. I got a great price of around £24.00 it was brand new, just a graded product. Although when it arrived it was perfect only the box was damaged. I must say I have been somewhat dissapointed with the flavour and strength of the coffee (have tried various brands) I find it lacks that kick, and is rather bland. A friend has a slightly more expensive model and it makes much stronger and fuller coffee, ...
...coffee. Don't get me wrong the coffee is good but lacks the wow factor! Think I will take the tip from the previous review and invest in a coffee pod adapter! All in all pretty average. This is fine if your'e looking for a basic coffee maker. For coffee lovers like me, go for a better model. ... Read review

I have had the De'Longhi Bar 14 cafe Treviso coffee & Espresso machine for over 2 years, and I am very satisfied. Previously I have owned 2 other machines which cost over £200, yet the coffee didn't t ...

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