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Saeco Exprelia Evo HD8857/03 review

Saeco Exprelia Evo HD8857/03

CHOICE Expert Rating

58%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • When making two cups at a time or a double shot, it makes two single shots in quick succession which is the correct way.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK taste test score.
  • Borderline milk frothing.
  • Uneven coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • The grinder fineness control is a hard to adjust.

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Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
58%
Taste test score
55%
Ease of use score
79%
Milk frothing score
50%
Coffee temperature consistency score
30%

Sustainability

Warranty
24 months
Country of origin
Italy
Shop Ethical rating

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Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$2,499.00

Specifications

Milk frothing feature
Automatic / Manual
Coffee strength settings
Yes (3)
Measured heat-up time
1 min 20 sec
Frothing ready
20 sec
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.5
Pump pressure – stated (bars)
Not stated
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
37 x 25 x 42
Weight (kg)
13.6
Website
saeco.com.au
Items supplied
Espresso machine, milk frother, water hardness tester, measuring spoon, cleaning brush, decalcifier, silicone lubricant, instructional DVD

Features

Standby mode
Yes (after 15, 30, 60 and 180 minutes)
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Steam wand
Hot water nozzle
Yes (same as steam nozzle)
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Grinder adjustment
Hopper empty warning
Cup counter
Dregs box full indicator
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Yes (low, middle and high)
Adjustable coffee dispensing height/depth
Yes / No
Removable group for cleaning
Wash / cleaning cycle
Decalcifying cycle
Can use pre-ground coffee
Water hardness adjustable
Instructional DVD supplied
Other features
None

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