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Aldi Stirling Premium Espresso Machine With Grinder (STR-E15BGD) review

Aldi Stirling Premium Espresso Machine With Grinder (STR-E15BGD)

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good milk frothing score.
  • Drip tray full indicator.
  • In-built grinder.
  • Has a 58mm commercial size filter basket.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline coffee temperature consistency score.
  • Stainless steel exterior requires extra effort when cleaning, shows fingerprint marks.
  • Controls are not obvious or very intuitive due to multiple settings and numbers on the same screen without much text or details.

Type

Machine type
Semi-automatic

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Taste test score
70%
Ease of use score
72%
Milk frothing score
80%
Coffee temperature consistency score
50%
Measured heat-up time
38 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
55 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
92%
Brand satisfaction score
82%
Warranty (years)
3
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
D

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$399.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Thermoblock
Water reservoir capacity (L)
2.3
Stated pump pressure (bar)
15
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
41 x 32 x 32
Weight (kg)
7.78
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, literature, double portafilter, large filter dual wall (2 cups), small filter dual wall (1 cup), metal tamper, cleaning brush, milk jug, metal tamper, steam wand cleaner, and portafilter dosing ring
Website
aldi.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Yes (after 30 minutes)
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
N/A
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Steam wand

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