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Barista
 
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Based on 40 user reviews
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Starbucks Barista

byvaluehound Feb 25, 2004
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Looks good, very heavy machine won't move around
Cons They should sell a tamper with it because you'll need it
Recommended it? Yes

The Barista looks great, I have the gray one, and it's heavy, nothing cheap looking about it. It's very easy to use. I use the pods when I'm in a hurry and when I have more time I grind my beans. The coffee may be a little better when I use beans but Starbucks pods are great when you want it quick... Read full review »

4

This machine failed after three years of use.

bysamno Jan 10, 2004
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Pretty reasonable price. Rather nice looking (mine was green color).
Cons Often it had slow coffee dripping problem.
Recommended it? No

I have used this machine for three years 2-3 times daily and it has performed pretty well overall. However, after about a month of acting funky (coffee coming out very slowly), yesterday it finally blew. It suddenly "popped" and started leaking water. I tried to disassemble as much much as possible... Read full review »

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Newbie to Espresso making

byk8evans Jan 3, 2004
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Solid construction, SS body, excellent steam production, water tank easy to fill and...
Cons Hard to pull a shot with non-pressurized filter,more technique than fault of machine.
Recommended it? Yes

The Starbucks Barista Espresso Machine works very well for the beginner and for experimenting with technique etc.
I enjoy trying new drinks and trying out the non-pressurized version of the portafilter available direct from Saeco. The espresso is consistent, and tasty when using the... Read full review »

2

You know you want an espresso machine

bythoeting Oct 23, 2003
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Excellent espresso, easy to use video, it takes as good as in a store
Cons Don't start pulling these at a party, you will playing barista all night!
Recommended it? Yes

This is just a great machine. I have had mine for about a year now and I am more happy with it every day. It pulls an absolute beautiful shot with a gorgeous heart, body and crema. I find the steaming wand very easy to use and clean up and maintaince are minimal. The milk fat solids WILL build up... Read full review »

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Four years and getting better....

byjskeels Sep 21, 2003
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros Flawless operation, great drinks, great customer support, and simple to use.
Cons Irregular pump sound (made learning a bit hard), and no auto-off (no apparent damage).
Recommended it? Yes

First machine for me -- didn't know what to expect and thought my payback would have to be 1-2 years...which is not a problem at Starbuck's pricing. I moved to the mountains in LA four years ago, where the local coffee shop reuses its grounds (I know no other explanation for their flavor -- my... Read full review »

4

The money I will save...

byrawooten Jan 8, 2003
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 4 Comments
Pros This machine can pull the sweetest shot of espresso.
Cons You MUST follow the priming directions for your machine to have a long life.
Recommended it? Yes

I cannot tell anyone that spending $249.00 on an espresso maker is a practical purchase. Of course, if you are spending four dollars a day at Starbucks...this could be a practical purchase. I never dreamed that the best espresso machine would be from Starbucks. Why would they sell a machine that... Read full review »

3

The best machine under $400

byspaced Dec 19, 2002
24 Helpfuls 25 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 6 Comments
Pros easy to use, consistently great espresso, plenty of steam
Cons expensive when not on sale, but worth full price anyway
Recommended it? Yes

Before You Begin

There's no reason to spring for the stainless steel or copper Barista espresso machines unless you are very concerned about your kitchen's aesthetics. Mine is black and looks great. All of the Barista machines are well made, with completely metal bodies. The only plastic... Read full review »

2

If you're hooked, you need this!

bybplatt Dec 2, 2002
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros GREAT espresso, and the best milk steamer I've ever used.
Cons LOTS of cleanup and it's expensive.
Recommended it? Yes

As I write this my wife and I have just bought our second Starbucks Barista. Our first gave us 5 years of impeccable service, right up until my lack of cleaning and priming caused the filter to clog and kill the pump through over-pressure. Obviously, you don't go spend 300 bucks again unless you... Read full review »

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Replacment for a Retired Machine

byh2c911sc Nov 5, 2002
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Great Espresso and Extremely Hot and Frothy Steamed Milk
Cons Requires manual filling of the reservior Filter will get blocked up with coffee resin.
Recommended it? Yes

Well, after 6 years of almost daily use with my Proteo Espresso machine, it was time to replace it with the same Starbucks Barista machine. These robust espresso machines are made in the same Italian factory only 6 years apart. Back then there were only two finishes available, white or black. Now... Read full review »

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After 2 Years of Use...

byallan.drummond Oct 20, 2002
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Saves money. Looks cool. Tastes lovely.
Cons Plenty of cleanup. Friends will ask for complicated drinks.
Recommended it? Yes

...the Barista is still going strong. Nary a problem. And the espresso seems to get more and more tasty. A friend tells me the Italians have a "10,000 cup rule" which says that an espresso machine doesn't make its best-tasting coffee until the 10,001st cup. I've been using my machine at a rate of... Read full review »

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