Review on ☕️ Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker: Experience the Perfect Cup of Espresso by Gustavo Mathew

I love this car. Too bad it was discontinued. Not sure how long it will last but I bought it because my DeLonghi died after 5 months of light use. Hoping it lasts longer. Quality materials, everything is steel, not plastic, even the top cover! It makes an excellent crema and is very forgiving of grinding. A milk frother works great if you know what you're doing and get the right milk. It heats up quickly. The portafilter isn't pressurized, instead the pressure comes from the basket, meaning you can switch to a non-pressurized basket for more authentic espresso. Espresso brews quickly, quicker than the default time, even if you adjust the grind and plunger. But it doesn't detract from the taste. Make sure you have freshly ground beans and you're good to go. TO UPDATE! - The car is dead now. No joke. After 4 months of regular daily use, it makes terribly loud noises and doesn't drip. This is not a grind or user error. I have worked with many espresso machines in the past. The car is broken. But since it's been discontinued, no returns, no guarantees, nothing. I don't have $180. Lesson learned.