Saeco Classico

I don't really remember how much I paid for this "factory refurbished" machine on ebay, it was so long ago. I am guessing about $125 but it may have been less than that. Ours is a plain Jane black, not all stainless steel. It is stainless steel...

I received this machine as a wedding gift. I believe it was a refurbished machine. In the last three years I've has it fixed at least 5 times, thereby investing in the machine what my brother probably paid for it. Now it's broke again...I would say...

We researched a lot of machines and found that, for the money the Saeco, gave really great value. It pulls very nice shots and is forgiving of grind. It must be warmed up properly to work well.

I used to drink Melitta style drip coffee. In 2002 I was visiting my wife's relatives in Europe. They do not make "American" coffee in that country, they make espresso. It was all I had to replace the drip coffee I had always drank. Upon returning to...

Started my espresso days 20 years ago with a Salton steam machine...made good 'strong coffee' and not bad milk based drinks, one at a time. In the early 90's was a go owner of a Cappuccino Cart that we rented for festival events, which had a Rancillio...

After reading for 18 months about espresso, beans, roasting, shots, barristas, I realized I knew nothing about coffee. This is after owning three coffee shops in South America for 10 years, with a commercial Pavoni double head espresso machine, Bunn...

After reading many reviews and making the decision to purchase this particular Saeco machine, tracking one down was a nightmare! Most stores were sold out and on a long backorder wait. Finally found one on 1st Line Equipment website and they were...

I bought my Saeco espresso classico SS on 5/7/04 from Whole Latte Love and used it happily for 7 months. The steam wand leaked but there were no major issues until it started smoking out of the frothing wand. I tried descaling with no luck. I sent it...

As you may know, this machine comes standard with a pressurized portafilter. Even so, and against popular opinion, I've been able to make some very nice espressi, machiatti, and capuccini - better than many that I've got from coffeehouses. I'll be...

There is a learning curve with this machine. I've had this machine since 2004 and am still finding new things out about it to this day. The proper way that I, personally, have found to operate this machine to make a cappucino/latte (so far) goes like...