Swan Retro Pump Espresso Coffee Machine, Grey, 15 Bars of Pressure, Milk Frother, 1.2L Tank, SK22110GRN
Create coffee perfection in your own home with the Retro Pump Espresso Coffee Machine from home-ware designer Swan. Never queue for a cappuccino again as you can whip up your own frothy beverage with this stylish new kitchen accessory.
Features
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Everything You NeedA professional spoon and coffee presser ensures your caffeinated treat measures up to the highest barista standards | 1 or 2 Cups At OnceNever fear for a thirsty guest as this machine is capable of whipping up not one but two cups at once | Coffee The Way You Like ItWhether it’s a latte, cappuccino or the mysterious flat white you’re after, a traditional milk frother will have that delicious drink ready in no time | High Performance15 Bars of pressure and self-priming system means it’s always ready to use. Keeping it steaming with the steam pressure control feature so the froth is just how you like it. |
| Weight: | 3.58 kg |
| Dimensions: | 28.5 x 20 x 31.5 cm; 3.58 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Swan |
| Model: | SK22110GRN |
| Colour: | Grey |
| Colour: | Grey |
Happy with the purchase.
Fab
Bought as a gift for my partner he uses it most days, loves i
Great if you use artisan coffee
I bought this espresso machine in February 2021. Have to say, I saved a lot of money because of it, as I was buying coffee every morning from my local coffee shop. I still buy coffee from those places but now I pay 10 for a bag of artisan freshly grounded coffee that makes me up to 15-20 flat whites.
The machine is great if you want good coffee and not spend hundreds. In fairness, I only buy artisan high-quality coffee so I am not sure about off the shelf kind of coffee.
After a year I learned how to make latte arts – yes you can definitely do it with this machine.
Again, if you know the market you know that the price is very cheap for this, however, I would rather make my own coffee than drink from Starbucks or Costa. Way smoother and tastier.
Great, attractive, at home coffee machine
After doing a lot of research of different machines I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on my first at home coffee machine. I ordered this one and was a little skeptical based on some other negative reviews.
I’m really please, I’ve had this machine for a few months now. I followed the instructions precisely at first, and it’s simple and second nature to do the various steps/buttons now.
I use the coffee maker every day and I love it. It does everything I need/want it to do and I definitely don’t see the point in spending more for anything other than aesthetics or very large families etc.
I’ve encountered a few ‘problems’ that are also mentioned in other reviews and here is how I resolved them;
Light colour coffee coming out : In the first few seconds the coffee is very dark then goes light quickly as it pours, I believe some of this is due to aeration as in the cup it still looks pretty dark. I also needed to adjust my expectation. This machine produces an espresso – not a full cup of coffee. I usually have a latte/flat white but if I have an americano style coffee I pour the espresso and top up using the kettle.
Milk not hot enough – keep it going for longer 😀 it does take longer than I initially expected to get piping hot
‘Exploding’ – this has happened twice. Not an explosion, the filter porter has come loose and popped off with the pressure. It didn’t break my cup but could easily break a glass cup. The first time I was rushing and didn’t securely lock the portafilter well enough. The second time there must have been some old coffee grids etc where the portafilter locks in because it seemed to glide into place without effort and so when it got going inevitably slid back off. So, I’d say push it into place firmly and remove before switching to the steam function.
Larger 2-cup filter not working. Only a drip came out of the larger 2-cup/extra shot filter at first. After some time I realised it’s because it needs more pressure to push through the extra grounds. The ‘ready’ green light may come on but if it’s not coming out effectively I just wait an extra 30 secs and it’s fine when I try again.
Wand not long enough. I usually make one cup at a time. My standard size jug needs to be 2/3 filled to work with this length of wand so means making too much hot milk and being wasteful. So, using a cup or smaller jug is needed.
Love this retro coffee machine
Very happy with the coffee quality, looks great. Not used the geothermal as coffee comes out with some froth which is sufficie
The coffee machine make beautiful coffee, but it can take a while.
I didn’t like that it could take a while to make a coffee and the instructions were confusing.
easy to use and coffee is amazing
best coffee i have ever made best machine for the price
Great coffee
I was optimistic about buying this product after reading the recent reviews but so pleased I did. Its my first espresso machine as have previously had tassimo machines but I had had enough of the plastic waste.
The machine looks lovely on my kitchen side, it is straight forward to use once you follow the instructions and it makes lovely coffee- my husband said its much better than my old tassimo.
It took me a couple of attempts to find the right strength coffee blend for my tastes and I now only use the large grounds holder and minimum of 5 strength coffee. This works great. I am very impressed for the amount I paid for it!
So happy I bought this machine
I chopped and changed my mind several times before purchase. I have a Tassimo and was worried from the reviews this would be a bit fiddly. Well it isn’t, it’s an absolute joy to use and the coffee is fab! Although it does rely on the coffee you use as other reviews suggest. I have had real fun getting used to it and thoroughly recommend it. I have other swan retro appliances and love the whole look they provide in the kitchen.
It makes coffee, its nice, and its easy to use
The water pressure and temprature is bang on, really easy to use and makes a great coffee what more do you want to know?
Awesome produc
Been using it a while now. Makes fantastic frothy milk and coffee. Only gripe is the distance from tray to bottom of coffee holder could be greater, cannot get standard mug size under it easily
Great coffee machine
Really like this machine, had a few different ones but this one consistently makes a good coffee, take a bit of time to fine tune it to your needs, but worth preserving, so far so good.
Ala
Great for the price
Really good for the money and size. Unfortunately the first was faulty and had to send back as steam kept coming out, regardless of the setting being on/off. Resolved by Amazon really quickly.
Second one is working perfectly, fingers crossed. Not the strongest coffee ever but will try a few different types of coffee to find something that works best and maybe buy a grinder.
Love the steam wand.
Easy, quick option if you’re bored of your current method and want a bit of luxury from home.
Fantastic little machine
Really pleased with it. Heats up very quickly and makes a cracking espresso. Very simple to use and have used it muktplie times per day since owning it.
Only minor complaint is it makes quite a bit of noise if the bottom tray isn’t in properly (and even if it is).
Fantastic little machine
Really pleased with it. Heats up very quickly and makes a cracking espresso. Very simple to use and have used it muktplie times per day since owning it.
Only minor complaint is it makes quite a bit of noise if the bottom tray isn’t in properly (and even if it is).
I’ve owned lots of coffee machines, and this is by far the best. I love its retro appearance, it’s simple to use, easy to clean and it produces fantastic coffee every time. This makes lattes as good as any I’ve bought. Exceptional value for money too – buy this!
The best coffee machine I've had!
I’ve owned lots of coffee machines, and this is by far the best. I love its retro appearance, it’s simple to use, easy to clean and it produces fantastic coffee every time. This makes lattes as good as any I’ve bought. Exceptional value for money too – buy this!
Ok once you get use to i
Some times it doesn’t get up to steam you have to turn off on again the steam arm is too short so had to get a thin tall cup to froth the milk once I got use to the machine it does turn out good cup of coffee I do have a professional CAFE machine you be hard to see the difference in the end result it does get to heat quickly easy to clean room comes with a single cup and a double cup dispenser And has a scoop and a press. You need lower coffee cups to get in under the arm.
What a great item
An excellent cup of coffee every time, also try a hack, chop up a slice of lemon tiny bits of ginger and put this inside where you normally put the coffee, it’s a great change
Great value!
It produces a nice cup of coffee, easy to use and looks great on the worktop. Great value for money. I had a tasimo and felt guilty about using the pods as they are bad for the environment. This is great as I get a better tasting cup of coffee by using my own ground coffee.
Brilliant machine at excellent price
I love this coffee machine! Easy to use, full barista experience if using fresh ground coffee – expressos, cappuccino and americanos all consistently good..always correct temp ..nice to have temp gauge so you know when machine is ready (ie 90 degrees).. milk frothier and steamer also works fab every time. Also very easy to cleancan’t see why anyone would pay more..machine looks great as well!
Amazing
Love this machine! It takes a bit of getting used to. You need to let the machine heat up to do the shot first then heat up again to use the steam wand. But I love it!
Excellent especially for the price
Love my new Swan retro pump espresso coffee machine. It looks stunning but also works really well. Yes, you have to follow the instructions a few times to get the hang of it and a handy online tutorial helps too. But it’s well worth it for quality coffee shop level coffee at home. Highly recommended.
Grea
This product is great just needs the manual to go with it even tho I brought a used one still needs the manual part from that easy to set up . And easy to use once I watched couple of videos
Pleased with i
You have to remember to turn off the coffee button or it floods. Nice frothy coffee, with a steamer for frothing milk. Used for past month. You have to wait a few seconds for it to heat up
For a relatively inexpensive machine its very good.
I like most of the features on this machine. its easy to use and produces a nice easpesso or cappuccino. No its not ‘all singing and dancing’, but then it cost me just under 80 rather than the hundreds that some of the more pretentious home machines cost. I’ve only had it about 3 weeks, and I’m used to a basic machine lasting perhaps 5 years before any serious failure – so we’ll see how it goes. So far so good and recommended.
For a relatively inexpensive machine its very good.
I like most of the features on this machine. its easy to use and produces a nice easpesso or cappuccino. No its not ‘all singing and dancing’, but then it cost me just under 80 rather than the hundreds that some of the more pretentious home machines cost. I’ve only had it about 3 weeks, and I’m used to a basic machine lasting perhaps 5 years before any serious failure – so we’ll see how it goes. So far so good and recommended.
I bought this to see whether I would use a coffee machine daily or even if enough to justify buying a more expensive model. On opening the box though I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, style and size, and how it eventually looked on the countertop.
To be fair, I wasn’t expecting this machine to be as good as it is. Easy to use, good pressure to give you a perfect crema layer on your espresso and the milk steamer is also quite powerful – ideal for latte’s, short continental style and cappuccino’s.
I’ve found the best coffee is a level scoop (scoop provided with machine) of a dark roast but I prefer strong coffee so it’s down to how you personally like yours.
The coffee press is easy to use and clean after use, I do find that sometimes if I use a coarser grind that they form hard cakes which are quite difficult to remove but that’s just a minor issue.
I’m so happy with this machine that I’ve decided that I don’t need to upgrade any time soon.
Looks good, does the job exceptionally well and is great value for money.
I bought this to see whether I would use a coffee machine daily or even if enough to justify buying a more expensive model. On opening the box though I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, style and size, and how it eventually looked on the countertop.
To be fair, I wasn’t expecting this machine to be as good as it is. Easy to use, good pressure to give you a perfect crema layer on your espresso and the milk steamer is also quite powerful – ideal for latte’s, short continental style and cappuccino’s.
I’ve found the best coffee is a level scoop (scoop provided with machine) of a dark roast but I prefer strong coffee so it’s down to how you personally like yours.
The coffee press is easy to use and clean after use, I do find that sometimes if I use a coarser grind that they form hard cakes which are quite difficult to remove but that’s just a minor issue.
I’m so happy with this machine that I’ve decided that I don’t need to upgrade any time soon.
Looks good, does the job exceptionally well and is great value for money.
Affordable coffee machine and good coffee
I liked that you can use ground coffee for this to give it an intense flavour, but the water tank is rather small, it doesn’t seam all that sturdy and it takes quite a bit to get your coffee going
For the price you pay the quality is amazing and it gets you going
Affordable coffee machine and good coffee
I liked that you can use ground coffee for this to give it an intense flavour, but the water tank is rather small, it doesn’t seam all that sturdy and it takes quite a bit to get your coffee going
For the price you pay the quality is amazing and it gets you going
Good machine for price
Likes:
easy to use
Easy to clean
Cheap
Dislikes:
Short steam wand
Water tank leaks if water left in for long periods (more than few hours)
Only very short height mugs will fit under machine
Overall the machine is very good for the price. Takes a while to get use too, the steam arm is not the most powerful so takes a while to steam the milk. Not really suited to make multiple coffees in a short period of time. But for a machine that cost less than 100, it is worth the money.
Good machine for price
Likes:
easy to use
Easy to clean
Cheap
Dislikes:
Short steam wand
Water tank leaks if water left in for long periods (more than few hours)
Only very short height mugs will fit under machine
Overall the machine is very good for the price. Takes a while to get use too, the steam arm is not the most powerful so takes a while to steam the milk. Not really suited to make multiple coffees in a short period of time. But for a machine that cost less than 100, it is worth the money.
Great machine!
Love this machine. Only made espresso so far but its fantastic, and once you’ve got the hang of it it’s so easy to use. Love the retro look. It looks so smart on the worktop. Easy and fast. Lovely sized water tank on the back. Be sure to remove the little red rubber plug before first use!
Grea
Great little coffee machine, very lightweight. After a year of use up to 3 times per day. It stopped working. I contacted amazon at 7pm on a Sunday after a few checks to see where the problem was, they sent me a new one which arrived 11am the next day. Great service.
Grea
Great little coffee machine, very lightweight. After a year of use up to 3 times per day. It stopped working. I contacted amazon at 7pm on a Sunday after a few checks to see where the problem was, they sent me a new one which arrived 11am the next day. Great service.
Good for a beginner machine
I’d had been shopping around for an espresso machine for a few months and finally decided on this one. It was well packaged and easy to set up.
Good points.
It makes a nice strong espresso pretty quickly. Doesn’t take forever to heat up.
The coffee has a nice crema on top every time.
Double and single filters included as well as a scoop and tamp.
It heats the milk nicely and is easy to froth up for a cappuccino or latte.
It’s easy to clean.
The coffee tastes great when made into a latte. Although a couple of practice runs were needed to get it right.
I don’t drink espressos so I don’t know how they taste.
Bad points.
When unlocking the arm where the coffee is added. (no idea what it’s called) I noticed it leaves a bit of water in it. Not really a problem but just be aware of a little pool
The milk frothing arm seems to get a bit too hot and the milk doesn’t wipe off easily as it is cooked on. Comes off with spray though.
The water tank isn’t very easy to fill. The opening is quite narrow.
I’ve had it a few days and so far I am very happy with it. No real issues. I would highly recommend it for a first machine and when I bought it it was about 80 so much cheaper than the other well know branded budget machines
Good for a beginner machine
I’d had been shopping around for an espresso machine for a few months and finally decided on this one. It was well packaged and easy to set up.
Good points.
It makes a nice strong espresso pretty quickly. Doesn’t take forever to heat up.
The coffee has a nice crema on top every time.
Double and single filters included as well as a scoop and tamp.
It heats the milk nicely and is easy to froth up for a cappuccino or latte.
It’s easy to clean.
The coffee tastes great when made into a latte. Although a couple of practice runs were needed to get it right.
I don’t drink espressos so I don’t know how they taste.
Bad points.
When unlocking the arm where the coffee is added. (no idea what it’s called) I noticed it leaves a bit of water in it. Not really a problem but just be aware of a little pool
The milk frothing arm seems to get a bit too hot and the milk doesn’t wipe off easily as it is cooked on. Comes off with spray though.
The water tank isn’t very easy to fill. The opening is quite narrow.
I’ve had it a few days and so far I am very happy with it. No real issues. I would highly recommend it for a first machine and when I bought it it was about 80 so much cheaper than the other well know branded budget machines
Makes a decent cup of coffee
For the price this is a good coffee maker and does the job, although it’s not straightforward. You have to preheat to get a good temperature and you have to then preheat the steam and the steam wand is so short you can only use a tiny jug.
Saying that I am very satisfied with the end result, a lovely espresso with steamed or frothy milk. Once you get used to it it doesn’t take long to get a perfect coffee just how you like it.
Makes a decent cup of coffee
For the price this is a good coffee maker and does the job, although it’s not straightforward. You have to preheat to get a good temperature and you have to then preheat the steam and the steam wand is so short you can only use a tiny jug.
Saying that I am very satisfied with the end result, a lovely espresso with steamed or frothy milk. Once you get used to it it doesn’t take long to get a perfect coffee just how you like it.
I treated myself for my birthday!
I decided that this year I was going to treat myself for my birthday! I have bought this beautiful machine hoping that it will be worth it and seriously it is!!! The machine itself it’s amazing but the coffee is even better! Creamy and delicious! I really love it and recommend it!!! Perfect for real coffee lovers!!
Trained Barista/Coffee Fiend!
10/10.
I was amazed at the excellence of this coffee maker. Yes excellence !
The crema (even whilst using a decaf grind) is immense to say the least. The steamer makes the best foam I have ever made and that is saying a lot. Well worth this bargain price (in my opinion) and the size is perfect for a kitchen counter top.
Neat and tidy, effective and value for money. If you love coffee, don’t hesitate with this maker. You won’t be sorry !
Be careful moving i
When pulling it out to top up the water today I managed to jolt the water container off the connector so ended up with all the water on my work surface. This can be solved by sitting it on a tray to slide in and out easily. I also found the scoop is really annoying. It’s too big for the single espresso serving and too small for the large espresso serving. However, once that and the tendency of milk to cook onto the metal froth tube is overlooked, for a “real” coffee machine this is relatively simple to set up, use and keep clean. Yes, tassimo pods are easier but so bad for plastic consumption, and I like the flexibility of sizes and milk froth. I also used the milk frother to make the most luxurious hot chocolate. The green colour is elegant too.
Be careful moving i
When pulling it out to top up the water today I managed to jolt the water container off the connector so ended up with all the water on my work surface. This can be solved by sitting it on a tray to slide in and out easily. I also found the scoop is really annoying. It’s too big for the single espresso serving and too small for the large espresso serving. However, once that and the tendency of milk to cook onto the metal froth tube is overlooked, for a “real” coffee machine this is relatively simple to set up, use and keep clean. Yes, tassimo pods are easier but so bad for plastic consumption, and I like the flexibility of sizes and milk froth. I also used the milk frother to make the most luxurious hot chocolate. The green colour is elegant too.
Most cost effective way to get coffee shop quality at home
Great coffee machine for the price. I am no coffee expert but dislike coffee pod machines and wanted to start the journey to having coffee shop quality at home and this provides it all.
Very easy to clean and the ease of use of button pressing makes it foolproof!
Looks retro
I f you like to drink a good coffee in a retro machine, then I recommend it
Also if you like to make your coffee , you have to wait a while for it to be warm
For me it’s a great pleasure to prepare it and then enjoy i
The Swan retro pump espresso coffee machine is highly recommended
Great tasting, smooth professional tasting coffee. Easy to use machine. All fixtures appear to be of a sturdy professional standard. Look forward to each coffee, no need to stop at coffee shops anymore when I can have as good as at home!
Nice machine but rattles like crazy
Produces excellent coffee, easy to maintain but water jug lid rattles when in use.
Good for the price
Like:
price,
having a fresh cup of coffee
Being able to use oat milk
One touch cup of coffee
Dislike:
Small cups size
I didn’t realise that there is a version with a milk frother that can be used with a jug rather than an integral milk compartment.
Good for the price
Like:
price,
having a fresh cup of coffee
Being able to use oat milk
One touch cup of coffee
Dislike:
Small cups size
I didn’t realise that there is a version with a milk frother that can be used with a jug rather than an integral milk compartment.
Way better coffee than expected
For several years I have been using a coffee maker from a well known brand of proprietary coffee pods with high prices and pretentious advertising. Their machine broke down and when I discovered it had been designed to stop you from servicing it, I decided I wouldn’t buy from them again and bought this machine instead. The machine is lightweight and the filter arm is stiff. That’s the only criticism I can offer. The absolute jaw dropper was just how vastly better the coffee was from this machine compared to the aforementioned market leading coffee pod monger. My wife remarked immediately “nice to have hot coffee for a change”. I love how it makes a barrista quality cappuccino with no fuss whatsoever. 5 stars. If the filter arm went on and came off a bit easier it would be 6 stars.
Excellent!
My Gaggia Classic has broken it is 10 years old, and will be upwards of 150 to fix. So whilst I decide what to do as my regular repair man hasn’t replied to my emails( may be out of business) I bought this Swan espresso machine at half of that price. Obviously the build quality isn’t as solid as the Gaggia which was originally around 400. But what does one expect for 80? For me it’s about the espresso and my goodness, this Swan delivers! The Design is cool, as it says, retro.
The Photo attached Is my first brewed espresso and the Crema on it is spectacular. I used the same coffee Lavazza. Quite simply it makes excellent espresso coffee. What more do you want?
Excellent!
My Gaggia Classic has broken it is 10 years old, and will be upwards of 150 to fix. So whilst I decide what to do as my regular repair man hasn’t replied to my emails( may be out of business) I bought this Swan espresso machine at half of that price. Obviously the build quality isn’t as solid as the Gaggia which was originally around 400. But what does one expect for 80? For me it’s about the espresso and my goodness, this Swan delivers! The Design is cool, as it says, retro.
The Photo attached Is my first brewed espresso and the Crema on it is spectacular. I used the same coffee Lavazza. Quite simply it makes excellent espresso coffee. What more do you want?
Material not the bes
Please not not every part is stainless some parts of plastic that gives me worry I am not sure how long it will look nice also please don’t Put the part in the dishwashe
Makes excellent coffee!
A great colourful addition to any kitchen. And it makes great coffee. The only criticism is that it feels slightly flimsy and I therefore do not expect it to last as long. Would have preferred it in metal, but this would have increased the cost, but in my opinion it would be a price worth paying.
Makes excellent coffee!
A great colourful addition to any kitchen. And it makes great coffee. The only criticism is that it feels slightly flimsy and I therefore do not expect it to last as long. Would have preferred it in metal, but this would have increased the cost, but in my opinion it would be a price worth paying.
Good machine
I use this everyday and get a great cup of coffee. 2 problems- don’t expect to get a normal size cup underneath without removing the drip tray and quite difficult to clean in certain places. For the first few days tastes of chemical cleaner but this goes and then a good cup of joe every time.
Good machine
I use this everyday and get a great cup of coffee. 2 problems- don’t expect to get a normal size cup underneath without removing the drip tray and quite difficult to clean in certain places. For the first few days tastes of chemical cleaner but this goes and then a good cup of joe every time.
Good coffee machine but struggles to reach it's full pressure powe
Bought a few weeks ago and have been using pretty much every day, few times a day. Good quality and easy to use. overall very happy with the purchase.
Only drawback is that the pressure struggles to stay at a consistent level and has never reached its upper limits for our use. Sometimes that results in us frothing milk in a jug in two parts rather than straight away
Amazing quality for the price
We purchased this coffee machine for our glamping hut, and we are delighted with it. It had to be easy to use for guests, with minimal explanation. We take our coffee seriously, so it had to produce a good cup of espresso too.
Absolutely delighted with it, and genuinely surprised by the quality of coffee it makes for a machine at this price point.
Easy to use and clean. Great looking too.
Amazing quality for the price
We purchased this coffee machine for our glamping hut, and we are delighted with it. It had to be easy to use for guests, with minimal explanation. We take our coffee seriously, so it had to produce a good cup of espresso too.
Absolutely delighted with it, and genuinely surprised by the quality of coffee it makes for a machine at this price point.
Easy to use and clean. Great looking too.
Best purchase of 2021
We bought this, as we were spending too much in the local coffee shop. So far this has been the best purchase of this year. It makes a brilliant Macchiato, and with a little practice the husband is starting the rival the major coffee shops with his Caramel Mac!!! In the month we’ve had this, we have used it more than any other coffee machine we’ve owned and invariably don’t leave the house without a coffee every morning. It is easy to use and cleaning is quick and simple. The fact it takes ground coffee means we can choose the strength and flavour that we want, not ‘whats selected/provided’ in the pods. We really do love it, time will tell if the love affair lasts.
Best purchase of 2021
We bought this, as we were spending too much in the local coffee shop. So far this has been the best purchase of this year. It makes a brilliant Macchiato, and with a little practice the husband is starting the rival the major coffee shops with his Caramel Mac!!! In the month we’ve had this, we have used it more than any other coffee machine we’ve owned and invariably don’t leave the house without a coffee every morning. It is easy to use and cleaning is quick and simple. The fact it takes ground coffee means we can choose the strength and flavour that we want, not ‘whats selected/provided’ in the pods. We really do love it, time will tell if the love affair lasts.
Mini me machine just like cafe or pub one
Easy to use and clean some.say steamer dont work after a while possible because dont clean properly.
Just like a miniature cafe machine
Carnt get mug under with drain in place disappointed with that
Metal taste even after quite a good run throughs ill see if get better witn time
Great cup of coffee
Mini me machine just like cafe or pub one
Easy to use and clean some.say steamer dont work after a while possible because dont clean properly.
Just like a miniature cafe machine
Carnt get mug under with drain in place disappointed with that
Metal taste even after quite a good run throughs ill see if get better witn time
Great cup of coffee
Great beginner coffee machine!
This is a great coffee machine to learn on, especially if you’re just starting up. It steams really well and the blending power is great. It’s very easy to clean (make sure to use filtered water only) and the rest of the equipment can just be washed like any other of your dishes.
The flavour of the coffee is limited to the power of the machine but still tastes great.
Okay for the price
Quite an okay machine if you don’t want to spend hundreds.
I got it as my first espresso machine and even though the coffee doesn’t come out as creamy as I would have hoped, it’s not bad for the price.
Excellent coffee machine
Bought this as a present for my daughter who wanted a barista-style machine. She really loves it and it is exactly what she wanted. It makes good coffee, is very sturdy, is excellent quality and was at a reasonable price. Would recommend.
Excellent coffee machine
Bought this as a present for my daughter who wanted a barista-style machine. She really loves it and it is exactly what she wanted. It makes good coffee, is very sturdy, is excellent quality and was at a reasonable price. Would recommend.
Hot coffee
I am still trying to come to grips with the instructions for this machine. so far I have made 2 cups of luke-warm coffee. There is some time between you making it and being able to drink it with all the different procedures which one has to go through to get a frothy cup of latte. All I can recommend is that you put the coffee (black) in the microwave for a minute or so until the milk is ready. That way you will at least get a hot cup of coffee!!
Hot coffee
I am still trying to come to grips with the instructions for this machine. so far I have made 2 cups of luke-warm coffee. There is some time between you making it and being able to drink it with all the different procedures which one has to go through to get a frothy cup of latte. All I can recommend is that you put the coffee (black) in the microwave for a minute or so until the milk is ready. That way you will at least get a hot cup of coffee!!
Happy for the price
Personally can’t stand coffee, bought as a present for girlfriend. It apparently makes good coffee, huge step up from instant or filter. Works exactly as we’d hope, easy enough to clean, water tank lasts at least a few days, and it’s simple enough to operate.
I’d read that you can’t really get an espresso machine at this price, and I’m sure the really fancy ones do it better, but a couple of months in we’ve no complaints.
A good looking easy to use machine.
This makes a great cup if coffee for the price point. So far ( 6 months in ) no problems has been easy to maintain and a little fiddly to clean but worth it. A word of caution , make sure you remove every single little piece of sticky plastic wrap on the machine. When I first used it I had a problem with it leaking like a beast. Turned out there was a small piece of plastic that was over the top of where the water canister fits in that was just stopping it making a full seal. Once removed problem solved and its been great ever since.
A good looking easy to use machine.
This makes a great cup if coffee for the price point. So far ( 6 months in ) no problems has been easy to maintain and a little fiddly to clean but worth it. A word of caution , make sure you remove every single little piece of sticky plastic wrap on the machine. When I first used it I had a problem with it leaking like a beast. Turned out there was a small piece of plastic that was over the top of where the water canister fits in that was just stopping it making a full seal. Once removed problem solved and its been great ever since.
Really great machine. Edited to add fix that I found.
I had 1 of these and the water stopped going though so I got it replaced by amazon at no cost to myself and it happened again today with the new machine, the water wasn’t going through. This time I found a fix on google to do a steam setting and let the steam nozzle steam a cup of cold water. I did that and then it worked, not only did it work it made the coffee amazing and frothy like it used to be. I’d forgotten how good it used to be. So before asking for a refund or replacement please run a steam cycle. I did it twice though it worked after one steam cycle. My coffee machine before this broke in the same way, that was another brand. I will try this fix in the future from now on.
My other coffee machine broke after just under a year and amazon refunded my money and I bought this the same day. It arrived the next day with prime. It makes really lovely coffee. We use Lavazza expresso and the de caff expresso and it’s delicious. It tastes loads better than our last coffee machine. I have a double shot in each glass and it’s quite a small glass and if you put light evaporated milk in just before you pour the coffee then it’s perfect. I wake up and it’s the first thing I think about. Getting up to make it. In my defense lockdown has just relaxed so there wasn’t much going on in our lives before. 🙂
I also love how it looks, I have the purple one, It looks more expensive than it was and it makes a perfect cup every time. So happy with it.
Easy to use and great value
I read a lot of reviews before I bought this espresso machine in December, some good and some bad. One review was particularly useful and gave some good advice on how to use it properly. 4 months later I can say I’m still really happy with it.
It’s very easy to use and to clean and is still working perfectly, being used daily.
Make sure you use the correct ground of coffee (for espresso not filter machines/cafetire) to get the best results and get a small milk jug for frothing as the steam nozzle is short.
It is quit light and can move when you push the handle round to lock the coffee holder in place which is why I’ve given it a 4 star rating.
It’s a great little machine for a really good price.
Easy to use and great value
I read a lot of reviews before I bought this espresso machine in December, some good and some bad. One review was particularly useful and gave some good advice on how to use it properly. 4 months later I can say I’m still really happy with it.
It’s very easy to use and to clean and is still working perfectly, being used daily.
Make sure you use the correct ground of coffee (for espresso not filter machines/cafetire) to get the best results and get a small milk jug for frothing as the steam nozzle is short.
It is quit light and can move when you push the handle round to lock the coffee holder in place which is why I’ve given it a 4 star rating.
It’s a great little machine for a really good price.
Easy to use, good coffee
Makes a good cup of coffee quickly. Frother works well. Need to compress coffee well for a good cup. Easy to fill and empty water tank. Frother fairly easy to clea
Best In Price Range
Seems good so far. Decent tasting cup of mojo every time, easy enough to clean so long as you invest in a water filter. Don’t buy if you’re planning on using tap water – the thing won’t last 5 mins without needing a descale. Quick to turn on, great with pre ground coffee.
Wonderful little coffee make
I use this expresso coffee maker several times a day and it’s got me to enjoy an expresso, something that I wouldn’t have before as I always drank coffee with milk. But the strong sharp taste really gives me a jolt in the mornings and whenever I need it as I’m working from home. It matches the colour of my kitchen walls is another boost.
The only thing is it’s a bit hard to remove the coffee stains from the tray, but perhaps I need instructions on how best to keep it stainless. It’s overall much better than the Gaggia and the Delonghi coffee machines I had before.
Swan brand has proved to be the best yet.
Stylish and make very good coffee
I love the look and so easy to use
Coffee is very good and you can make lovely cappuccino’s as well remember to use espresso cups and cappuccino cups as normal mug wont fit under. I truly recommend and make sure you use the proper coffe ground
10 /10