De'Longhi Pump EC152 Espresso Coffee Machine

beauty007

Does anyone own this machine? Please give me a feedback.

Knasher

I've heard it makes a cup of coffee so good that it prompts one to completely disbelieve the existence of a god, but I unfortunately don't have one myself.

You're in the wrong forum btw.

robindch

beauty007 wrote: »

Does anyone own this machine?

I don't believe so.

sephir0th

I have had the EC152 for 2 months now. I am working my way towards a great espresso coffee experience at home, and the EC152 was my first step. I researched a lot before selecting it, and I must say I have not been disappointed. The instructions are easy to follow, and in fact the filter is quite easy to put in place - with a bit of practice a quick wrist-action tightening motion does the trick just fine.

You can produce one or two espressos within 25-30 seconds with a good thick (5-10mm) crema (guiness head) on the top. You would then have to repeat the process again, but the machine is quick to heat up and be ready to do the busiess once more. The steamer is OK provided you don't try to do too much at once, and you need to clean the steamer head out straight away. The espressos have been, for me, consistently better (an understatement) than any coffee I have had at any of the UK chain coffee places (bitter, sometimes burnt, and with no "head"), but not as good as I have had in a decent coffee place on the Continent.
I must urge you to either buy a decent grinder (but you need to spend over £100 for a decent one, and make sure you review well) or get GOOD ground coffee. I use [...] for mine, and it is excellent quality and good value.

This is an excellent machine for the money, and in my opinion a great start for espressos.

pH

Knasher wrote: »

You're in the wrong forum btw.

sephir0th wrote: »

I have had the EC152 for 2 months now..
<detailed review snipped>

Or not.

amacachi

robindch wrote: »

I don't believe so.

Just because you don't believe so it doesn't mean nobody believes so.

The Quadratic Equation

Atari Jaguar at this stage

antiskeptic

beauty007 wrote: »

Does anyone own this machine? Please give me a feedback.

When we talk of atheists being Materialists we don't mean this kind of materialism. An easy mistake to make I suppose..

Plowman

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strobe

Plowman wrote: »

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You expect us to believe that just because it's written down somewhere by somebody? No chance. Can you even prove this De'Longhi fella exists? Until I see it with my own eyes I'm calling bullshit on your wild unsubstantiated claims!

Sonics2k

All in all, I have to say this thread is turning out quite well. :pac:

Jimoslimos

Cappuchinos

Peregrinus

Knasher wrote: »

You're in the wrong forum btw.

Not at all. The EC152 is God. Or, at least, it's miraculous.

EggsAckley

Russell's De'Longhi pump ec512 espresso machine?

Beruthiel

I've had one of those for about a year now.
It transports me to heaven on a daily basis.
I worship my DeLonghi.
OP there is no other coffee machine. There is only DeLonghi.

btw OP
Is it your opinion that atheists drink the best coffee?
You're not wrong!

Penn

If the De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker evolved from the De'Longhi Pump EC152 Espresso Coffee Machine, how come De'Longhi Pump EC152 Espresso Coffee Machines still exist?!

robindch

I'm a tea-drinker and I feel persecuted.

I only drink from the De'Longhi Pump EC153 Espresso Coffee Machine.
Anyone drinking from the De'Longhi Pump EC152 Espresso Coffee Machine is a heretic and must be burned. They are massively different.

sensibleken

coffee is from south america which isnt in the bible. so it doesnt exist and youre just here to test my faith!

Penn

To answer your question OP, the De'Longhi Pump EC152 Espresso Coffee Machine is great. However, make sure to read all the instructions, especially Section 18:22 - "Do not make with instant coffee as one makes with ground coffee; it is detestable"

Penn

Penn wrote: »

To answer your question OP, the De'Longhi Pump EC152 Espresso Coffee Machine is great. However, make sure to read all the instructions, especially Section 18:22 - "Do not make with instant coffee as one makes with ground coffee; it is detestable"

And 18:23: don't mix the granules from two different coffees in the same serving.

Bannasidhe

bluewolf wrote: »

I only drink from the De'Longhi Pump EC153 Espresso Coffee Machine.
Anyone drinking from the De'Longhi Pump EC152 Espresso Coffee Machine is a heretic and must be burned. They are massively different.

My De'Longhi Pump EC153 Espresso Coffee Machine gave up the (holy ) ghost so I switched to Wicca and now make all my coffee in a hand forged pot over a fire of ash, hazel and willow when the moon is waxing.

cavedave

sensibleken
coffee is from south america which isnt in the bible. so it doesnt exist and youre just here to test my faith!

Coffee is from Ethiopia

The energizing effect of the coffee bean plant is thought to have been discovered in the northeast region of Ethiopia, and the cultivation of coffee first expanded in the Arab world.[3] ... In East Africa and Yemen, it was used in religious ceremonies. As a result, the Ethiopian Church banned its secular consumption, a ban in effect until the reign of Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia.

sensibleken

cavedave wrote: »

Coffee is from Ethiopia

my faith tells me otherwise

EggsAckley

cavedave wrote: »

Coffee is from Ethiopia

I'm pretty sure its from the United States of Americano & Saudi Arabica

pH

Penn wrote: »

To answer your question OP, the De'Longhi Pump EC152 Espresso Coffee Machine is great. However, make sure to read all the instructions, especially Section 18:22 - "Do not make with instant coffee as one makes with ground coffee; it is detestable"

Surely it's OK as long as you don't drink it.

Love the coffee drinker hate the coffee so to speak.

Ickle Magoo

Ah, yes - the Religion of Coffee - but which denomination are you?

The Religion of Coffee – Denominations

Truly, truly I say unto you: there is a vast religion of coffee. While not the only food product that inspires a religious fervor (wine, cheese, organics, locavore, etc.), coffee is probably the most common food product to that has attained god-like status among devoteés.

The Denominations
The religion of coffee has several denominations, which generally do not play with each other or respect each others’ point of view. The largest denomination contains very few true believers: the Starbucks attenders. They do not adhere to the true gospel of pure coffee, but have a watered down (or I should say, milked-down) version. Some true believer converts have come from the ranks of Starbucks attenders, but it is rare. This large group of people, numbering the multi-millions, is quite proud of their religion and enjoy displaying symbols of their devotion: the logo cup held up for the world to see. While this denomination grew rapidly, it has seen some erosion in recent years as the true gospel of pure coffee has become increasingly faint.

There are several smaller denominations characterized by their complete ridicule of Starbucks and in-fighting between one another. Each has a somewhat different view of what constitutes the true gospel of pure coffee. Some of denominations are the church of single origin espresso, the church of blended coffees, the church of the dark roast, the church of latte art, etc. Most of the denominations look down on the others as being quite wrong in their approach to coffee and possibly not a believer at all. Common folk are not warmly greeted at these churches and are met with strange rituals and verbal abuse for asking “dumb questions” or possibly defiling a coffee drink with an adulterating ingredient. Many return to Starbucks, where life is easier. Some tough it out and become members of the denomination and begin to share the good news of their special brand of the gospel of pure coffee.

One does encounter the occasional welcoming denomination where people are honored over coffee, yet coffee is held in high esteem. But, sadly, this is all too rare.

goose2005

bluewolf wrote: »

And 18:23: don't mix the granules from two different coffees in the same serving.

I the De'Longhi Pump EC152 Espresso Coffee Machine am a jealous coffee machine; thou shalt not have other coffee machines on the same counter as me.

beauty007 wrote: »

Does anyone own this machine? Please give me a feedback.

You can't, like, own a machine, man, the machine owns YOU.

Standman

sephir0th wrote: »

I am working my way towards a great espresso coffee experience at home..

Let us know when you reach the climax of that great espresso coffee experience at home. I think I will go and enjoy a delicious cup of espresso right now and start working towards my own coffee experience at home.

beauty007

Gosh, I am so sorry guys n gals for this. I am new to this and when I realised it is in the wrong forum, I actually deleted it. But somehow it is still in this. I have posted the same Q in "Coffee & Tea" Section too. No offense. Sorry again.

And about the coffee machine, they have a good offer in Argos, so wanna decide sooner than later whether I will go for it Your feedbacks most welcome

Mena

beauty007 wrote: »

Gosh, I am so sorry guys n gals for this. I am new to this and when I realised it is in the wrong forum, I actually deleted it. But somehow it is still in this. I have posted the same Q in "Coffee & Tea" Section too. No offense. Sorry again.

And about the coffee machine, they have a good offer in Argos, so wanna decide sooner than later whether I will go for it Your feedbacks most welcome

Don't apologise, your OP made for the most interesting thread I've read in weeks.

Mena

And now I have to get one of these infernal machines :mad:

strobe

beauty007 wrote: »

it is in the wrong forum

Jaysus, don't say that. We'll be here all week.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68490605

Take my mesiah, please.

Kivaro

So I've spent days thinking about this thread; wondering if the 'Espresso Coffee Machine' is a metaphor, or if 'Pump' has some sexual connotation (which would make this a religious thread), or if there was some deep seeded ontological argument in here somewhere.

Anyway I'm off to Starbucks for some more introspection ....

Sarky

More than a cup or two of coffee a day upsets my stomach. Am I evil?

Bannasidhe

Sarky wrote: »

More than a cup or two of coffee a day upsets my stomach. Am I evil?

Yes. The Lord has marked you. When the witchfinders come for you please proceed in an orderly manner to the nearest pyre where you will be incinerated. This is purely for your own good as drastic measures are needed to save your miserable soul and destroy that abomination of a disgustingly weak stomach.

Thank you for your patience...all our witchfinders are currently engaged but one will be with you shortly. Please view the following informational presentation while waiting...:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK-u-ClOTU0

Sarky

But how can I be evil, when I really love coffee? Is it somehow my fault that it doesn't seem to like me?

Bannasidhe

Sarky wrote: »

But how can I be evil, when I really love coffee? Is it somehow my fault that it doesn't seem to like me?

Pre-determination mate. It is beyond your control. Accept your fate.

Dades

beauty007 wrote: »

Gosh, I am so sorry guys n gals for this.

Actually it's my (and Robin's) bad! We should have moved the thread for you but we wanted to keep it all for ourselves.

bnt

sephir0th wrote: »

This is an excellent machine for the money, and in my opinion a great start for espressos.

I dunno ... looks a bit too intelligently designed for my taste. The steamer pipe appears to be running in a straight line, not much natural selection at work here ...

Daftendirekt

I don't know about you guys, but I don't even believe in coffee.

lynski

Everybody else seems to be believing in it and looks like everyone has one too, i feel like a freak for not having an espresso machine. Not even sure i want or need one, but if it means fitting in then maybe i should just bow down and get on with it. It is not too much to ask that we have it in the house, i mean it is the way most people seem to make coffee, so there has to be a point to it, it has to have some use. If there was no use to it sure why would people bother having it and people have been drinking coffee for hundreds of years so it must be useful. And think of the children, they will be such outcasts in school if we are the only people in the village to not have one?