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De’Longhi ECO310R Espresso Maker: Award-winning Classic Design and State-of-the-art Technology
As one of the earliest coffeemaker manufacturers, De’Longhi has achieved a lot already. Founded in 1902 as a small industrial parts manufacturing workshop by the eponymous Italian family, De’Longhi is now a large, multinational corporation that has won several awards for outstanding product design. By the looks of the De’Longhi ECO310R Espresso Maker, one of De’Longhi’s most recent offerings to true coffee aficionados, it’s obvious that the corporation has no plans of slowing down any time soon.
De’Longhi ECO310R Espresso Maker
The De’Longhi ECO310R Espresso Maker is part of De’Longhi’s Icona Collection, a line of small domestic appliances inspired by the Italian design of the ‘50s, when Italy was starting to influence largely various styles from all over the world; and the latest in technology related to each part of the small domestic appliance line.
To see how De’Longhi has managed such a feat, let’s take a close look at the De’Longhi ECO310R Espresso Maker. To begin with, this espresso machine comes with a metal exterior painted candy-shell red that makes the small domestic appliance itself sturdy and aesthetically pleasing. Coming in at 8 lbs (11 lbs when shipped) and 10.2″ x 11.4″ x 15″ in dimensions, the espresso machine is similar in weight and size to most of the other espresso machines currently available in the market, which assures you that the former will indeed fit wherever you’d decide to place it at home.
Apart from having the capability to be a stunning and functional part of your home, thanks to its wide array of useful features, the De’Longhi ECO310R Espresso Maker is also an effective coffeemaker indeed. These features are: 15-bar pressure pump that creates the foamy crema necessary in preparing rich, flavorful espresso; De’Longhi’s patented milk-frothing wand, which enables you to make quickly and effortlessly rich, thick, and long-lasting foam for lattes or cappuccinos again and again; patented, dual-function filter holder that’s compatible with ground coffee beans as well as easy-serving espresso (ESE) pods, which not only enable you to make espresso even faster and easier by being pre-prepared, but also makes cleaning the filter holder even easier by being easier to clean than ground coffee beans; self-priming operation that makes the espresso machine itself prepare coffee even faster; and intuitive control panel that consists of a knob located on top of the espresso machine that enables you to regulate the volume of the steam released through the milk-frothing wand; as well as three indicator buttons with corresponding lights that show whether the espresso machine is switched on or switched off, the temperature of the coffee or hot water, and the steam pressure generated by the espresso machine during the brewing process; all of which make using the espresso machine itself truly effective as well as easy and enjoyable to use.
The rest of the useful features of the ECO310R Espresso Maker are: stainless-steel boiler, which ensures this espresso machine can last for several years; built-in cup plate with guard rails on top of the espresso machine, where you may leave your cup of coffee without worrying that it might spill and make a mess; removable 1.4 L (48 oz.) water tank, which makes cleaning the espresso machine itself a cinch; and a built-in tamper.
Despite the ECO310R Espresso Maker undeniable usefulness, a small number of consumers have noted a few drawbacks to this espresso machine. They say the espresso machine can’t make espresso as effectively as it should. They also say it leaks and makes a mess, it’s noisy, and it vibrates. The espresso machine, however, received a rating of 3 stars out of 5 on Amazon.
A great place to buy is on Amazon and here is why:
- All the reviews are like having hundreds of really good friends give you their personal experience with the espresso machine, then taking all of that personal experience and giving it a star rating. You’re buying quality when there are hundreds of fans of the machine.
- A friendly UPS driver will deliver it right to your door. No waiting in line, no hauling it in your car. No sore muscles or achy back the next day.
- Amazon has the best price 99% of the time. Amazon constantly watches competitor pricing and makes sure you get the best deal. They do a ton of business and take advantage of economies of scale, which means you get the savings!
- FREE shipping. Enough said.
- Returns are easy. Amazon recently shipped a car, and they ship a ton of large items, all day, every day. If they can ship a car, rest assured, you will get your espresso machine in perfect condition. BUT if for any reason it comes damaged, it is super easy to return. Just print out a UPS label, slap it on the box and a friendly UPS driver will pick it up, free of charge. This is way easier than waiting in a return line at Williams & Sonoma talking with a snoody sales clerk.
Hot features of the espresso machine are:
- Patented dual function filter holder
- Patented cappuccino system frother
- Cup storage tray
- Removable 1.4 liter (48 oz.) water tank
- Self-priming operation
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About the Author Michael York
I am a die-hard espresso fan. I love every form of the drink from straight espresso shots to lattes and cappuccinos. I currently use a Breville BES870XL Barista, it is an awesome machine. BUT, my dream machine is definitely an Italian Quickmill Andreja. Those bad boys make badass espresso. I love answering your questions, leave a comment or question below!
