"Great coffee" star star star star star I love this machine. After taking a bit of time to set it up, the coffee is delicious every time. I love the bean to cup, it ensures that my coffee is at its freshest each time. Lakeland service was excellent, I ended up placing my order by phone because the website was showing it as out of stock but there was one on the system at the warehouse and it had my name on it. Great service, great product, I love it!!
"Too Quality But Required Commitment!" star star star star star Great for the home barista or budding enthusiast. Separate grind size and coffee dose settings mean you can dictate the flavour. This machine is NOT bean to cup; it does not tamp the coffee so you will need to perfect your own technique and ‘feel’ for how much pressure is right. The hot water outlet/milk steamer is top quality too and the thermostatic jug helps you know when your milk is hot enough. After two weeks of tinkering I think I have mastered the machine! You’re heavily involved but it’s fun. Follow the instructions, be patient and buy fresh beans for best results!
"Once dialled in this is an amazing machine." star star star star star This machine will deliver you an amazing espresso but you have to work for it! For me, that's part of the fun and makes the espresso taste better. Embrace your inner barista, it's an investment, but worthwhile! If you just want coffee at the push of a button, with no additional effort - don't bother with this machine! You will get annoyed, waste a lot of coffee, write a rubbish review and drink poor coffee! Just buy a fancy looking Nespresso machine with a steam wand!
"Excellent coffee from an easy to use machine" star star star star star After a months use it has lived up to the excellent reviews. Some basic barista skills are needed to get a good coffee shot. The results are cafe standard with good fresh beans. It’s also a breeze to clean, takes up very little space. It’s good looks complement the kitchen. The components are high quality. Lakeland customer service is excellent, which is why I have bought from them. I have given the machine 5 stars as I can’t fault its performance. Yes, you can’t froth milk at the same time as brewing the coffee, but it is a single boiler machine and other more expensive models are available.
"Fantastic machine" star star star star star Apart from the fact it looks amazing, it makes a gorgeous coffee. It does take a few goes to get the coffee you enjoy but that's half the fun. I watched lots of videos and joined some groups on social media which was a great help. Yes it's not a cheap investment, but I chose to buy from Lakeland as their after sales and customer service is excellent, so it's peace of mind if the machine does go wrong. If you enjoy various coffee origins, grinding beans and experimenting with grinds etc this is for you.