Delonghi ESAM 3200 Magnifica

The first ever espresso machine was invented back in 1901 and to be fair they have come a long way since then! Espresso is a coffee beverage that is made through forcing pressurised hot water through finely ground coffee. The result is a dark, intense coffee that has become well known throughout the world as a drink in it's own right and also as the base for many other coffee based drinks. Coffee has come a long way since the early 1900's as have the machines that are used to brew this amazing drink. Espresso machines have been through a long journey over the years, starting with steam driven ... more

The Delonghi Magnifica that I purchased has been in daily service now for probably three years. In the past we have bought cheaper coffee makers but never really used them, mainly because of the fuss around filling the coffee in the holder, patting it down, making one cup of coffee then cleaning it. Even after this effort you still have the hassle of heating and frothing the milk. However this is not the case for the Delonghi as it falls into the category of a Super Automatic, more about this in a second, however this grand sounding name also means a grand price tag. Three years ago when we ... more