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Hamilton Beach - Slide & Lock Espresso Maker - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(38 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 38 reviews
5 Stars
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96%of customers recommend this product.
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26 out of
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Customer Reviews for Hamilton Beach - Slide & Lock Espresso Maker - Black
Customer Rating
5
Perfect At Home Espresso Maker
on April 21, 2024
Posted by: scott29611
from Greenville, SC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really love this machine. You can brew great espresso at home without paying coffee shop prices. Very simple to use. Includes 2 filters depending on if you are making 1 or 2 cups. Make sure to use the included tamping device before brewing. Unit reaches brewing pressure quickly. Milk frother is easy to use and works well. Coffee comes out with a perfect foam. Recommend using espresso cups. Normal coffee mugs are too tall. I used a stainless steel container to froth the milk. I have used several different brands and grinds of coffee. Regular ground coffee works well. Highly recommend this espresso maker. A great value for the money.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
4
A little bit of luxury at home!!
on April 21, 2024
Posted by: dalene2727
from Katy,Tx
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this mighty little machine. it is perfect for the one or two cups of expresso. I have tried grinding my own beans and using pre-ground pods. Both work great but pods are best for convenience while grinding your own provides the most freshness and you can determine the strongness factor. I read the entire manual before I even tried the machine because it did look a wee bit intimidating…but after reading it, this machine is quite easy to use. I love that I can now make my own espresso drinks and actually feel quite “grown up” and sophisticated…haha.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful product
on April 20, 2024
Posted by: Bauder2009
from Deland Florida
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Hamilton Beach slide & lock expresso maker is truly one of the best expresso machines I've ever used. The instructions was easy to read and understand, and it comes with a drip tray , filters and a scoop with tamper and portafilter. It has a removable water reservior. I love how you can make 2 cups of expresso at once.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
My Favorite Machine
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: Gail213
from Philadelphia pa
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the ease of use. I use either expresso beans or ground coffee. The taste is impeccably delicious it reminds you of being at a coffee cafe or a fine restaurant. I would highly recommend this coffee maker it can be used anytime of day when my guest come over I have gotten so many compliments from my guest.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
An Elevated Coffee Experience
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: NancyL
from Cleveland, Ohio
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first espresso maker machine and it has surpassed my expectations. I have always shied away from espresso machines because I thought they were complicated to use. Boy, was I wrong. This espresso maker is very easy to use! More importantly, it makes a delicious cup of espresso/cappuccino in minutes! The machine brews one cup at a time or two cups simultaneously. You determine how much or how little you want by selecting the BREW button to start and stop the brewing process. The frother is also fantastic and takes my cappuccino to another level. The smallest amount of milk transforms into a pitcher full of the creamiest, velvety textured foam - It’s a gamechanger. Another plus is cleaning is a breeze. I wash the metal portafilter, the frothing nozzle cover, and wipe down the frothing nozzle under the cover. That’s it!
I am very, very happy with this espresso maker. It looks great on my counter and takes up very little space. It has truly elevated my morning coffee experience.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Good, simple, easy to use espresso machine.
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: bdltrek
from Port Richey, Florida
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] From unboxing to your first cup of espresso, Hamilton Beach has made it extremely easy. There's no assembly, really so you just take it out of the box and plug it in. Obviously there are some small pieces of tape to remove and a very easy quick start guide to review, but the process could not be simpler. Once you pull the string and the plugs come off of the inside and water tank, you'll rinse everything out and put in some fresh water, and you're ready to brew. The first cup I brewed was a double espresso and the scoop and tamping tool were very easy to use. Since they are combined into one item, it makes it very easy. A lot of other units make you insert the head and turn tightly whereas with this machine you simply slide it in and pull the lever to lock it in place. Not a lot of force is needed when you do this. Press the button and wait for that aroma to hit you! After brewing, the puck came out very clean and the espresso tasted great. Overall, this machine is extremely easy to use and care for. There are other machines out there with a lot more features, but I feel this one does the job if you're looking for a good espresso maker that's simple to use, you will not be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com