Saeco Gran Crema Espresso Machine

50% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This machine worked fine for about a year, then the steam valve failed. I'll try a different brand next time.

The espresso is delicious. For some reason, starbucks espresso roast beans taste better to me when I make it at home with this machine than when I have it at Startbucks. That's got to be just personal preference since it's the same beans and Starbucks'...

I bought this espresso maker for my girlfriend for Christmas. Anticipation was the only good part. For the money the overall quality was below average but most of all, it didn't work. The pump would not prime. I couldn't get a return authorization...

I bought this machine as a step up from a little single steam espresso machine that made one cup at a time. Since getting the machine up and running, I have used it every day making my latte. Although it took a few hours to read the directions and...

Easy to use and compact. Makes great hot chocolate

A bit noisy and the tamper/measuring cup isn't the greatest

I have had my Gran Crema since May 2005. I loved it until suddenly the flow reduced dramatically and the pump got loud. The instruction booklet said if this happened, the machine might need to be descaled. I bought some descaler and it helped for...

I have had my Gran Crema since May 2005. I loved it until suddenly the flow reduced dramatically and the pump got loud. The instruction booklet said if this happened, the machine might need to be descaled. I bought some descaler and it helped for...

First, let me say - I am NOT a coffee snob. I just like what tastes good to ME, and this Saeco makes it! OK, that out of the way - my first foray into espresso makes was the inexpensive Mr. Coffee pressure-driven espresso maker for about $60. It worked...

First, let me say - I am NOT a coffee snob. I just like what tastes good to ME, and this Saeco makes it! OK, that out of the way - my first foray into espresso makes was the inexpensive Mr. Coffee pressure-driven espresso maker for about $60. It worked...