I love this machine! I was a barista for 7 years and finally got my own machine.. I was going back and forth between this one and the Breville and decided to give this one a try… amazing purchase! It took some tweaking to get the best shot but with some background knowledge and TikTok video help I’m obsessed. Saves so much money :)
I've been using the ULTRA for a few weeks now and overall I'm pretty happy with it. The coffee tastes great and it heats up quickly, which is a big plus for my busy mornings. The build feels solid too. That said, I wish the instructions were a little clearer. But once I got the hang of it, it's been working well. Definitely worth it if you're looking for a reliable espresso maker without spending a fortune.
Honestly, I don’t write reviews often, but this machine deserves it. I was tired of wasting money at coffee shops, got the ULTRA, plugged it in, and boom, good espresso. No crazy setup, no fuss. I’m not a barista and don’t want to be one. Just want decent coffee fast, and this does the job.
Bought this as an entry level machine as a beginner. It is such an amazing budget friendly machine. I actually use it for my mobile coffee cart business until I can upgrade to professional grade so this has been so good to me! I once pulled 60 double shots in an hour for an event. I clean and descale when it tells me and have had no issues. I even bought a second one i love it that much. I’ve used some brevilles from friends and honestly for a quarter of the price, this in my option is so much better. Wish they made one in black!
I love it. One of my favorite features is that I can adjust the brewing temperature it really makes a difference in how the espresso tastes. Super happy with this purchase!