I am very impressed with this machine. Considering I previously had an espresso machine worth £200, the extra £’s has brought me so much more. The Barista Express heats up within seconds, meaning if you have a few friends to make coffee, it’s always ready for the next cup. A quality bean grinder gives you the option for a finer grind and adjust the amount you need, allowing you to get that perfect 18g for your double shot. The extraction is always perfect, 25/26 seconds for double shot. The steamer takes a few seconds to get going, so follow the instructions to allow it to warm up before you plunge into milk jug. (That’s what she said). Milk jug has a temperature gauge to get perfect temperature. Otherwise the quality of the build is great, no flimsy parts you would worry about breaking. A robust machine. All that’s left is for you to buy some great quality beans to really receive the top quality coffee the Barista Express will give you.

Amazing product but I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone to wants to make quick coffee In the morning. This machine is certainly for coffee lovers who like to celebrate the process of making it.

I have had several basic espresso machines over the years, None of them has given the feeling of being a barista like this one..I just need the tee shirt to really feel the part. The machine takes a little dialing in to customise it to your beans but that's part of the fun, So delivery and price was spot on.

It's a Christmas present so not used yet but came quickly, great service from ao. Can't wait to try it.

Fantastic machine that makes great coffee, once you get used to it. Takes a few coffees to get the settings right but once you have it's very rewarding. The drip tray need emptying regularly. Overall very happy.

Well, I'm not going out for coffee any time soon. The Express is all you need to get proper barista coffee without leaving the house. Once you've dialled the grind and pour settings in, it's just press and go. It's the first home machine I've used where the steam wand actually does what it's supposed to. Just spend the money, you won't regret it.

Coffee maker was exactly as advertised, easy to set up and fitted in to the space we allocated. The instructions on how to make the coffee were easy to follow even down to the fine adjustments to get it to our particular taste. The only thing left to do is get the milk right just needs a little more practice to get it right first time.

Spent ages reading reviews for the barista express, so when my mum asked us what we’d like as a moving in present we knew what we wanted! We’ve always had a nespresso - and they’re good machines, but this thing is a different gravy, we picked up some beans from the local coffee roasters, after a few attempts learning how coarse to grind the bean, finding the right pressure, learning to froth and steam the milk for the correct texture etc etc. We were producing shop quality coffees at home! If you’re into coffee, and have a decent bean source, don’t hesitate to get this machine!