The only way to get a real Italian cappuccino or espresso is to either go to Italy, or get an authentic Italian espresso machine. The DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 3300 Super Automatic Espresso Machine is that machine. DeLonghi is the most well-known Italian maker of espresso machines to be used in the home, and it is a brand that has earned respect and trust all over the world.

A Consistently Perfect Shot of Espresso

These days it's so simple and convenient to brew a perfect shot of espresso at home. The DeLonghi Magnifica >Espresso Machine is more than capable of delivering the perfect amount of pressure to create a delicious espresso. The DeLonghi system will provide a maximum of 15 bars of pressure, more than the 8-9 bars that are adequate to pull a single shot.

Another brilliant design feature that you will probably be pleased with will be the stainless steel double boiler system. The double boiler system means that you can instantly switch from brewing a coffee over to steaming some milk in case you need to make a cappuccino for example. The wait time for re-heating has been eliminated with this system. This fast switch-over means that you can froth your milk while your espresso is still at brew temperature.

The Beans-to-Brew System

The best tasting espresso uses freshly ground coffee beans and the DeLonghi Magnifica grinds the beans fresh for each cup of espresso. It is so easy to brew an espresso using the Magnifica - just turn a couple of adjustment dials and press a button on the front panel. You are able to choose from two buttons, which when pressed will brew either a single cup, or two cups (or a double)! For instance, if you want to create two shots of espresso you would adjust the water volume dial to roughly two ounces, and then push the button for two cups. The machine will make two 1 ounce cups of espresso for you.

Grind the Beans Precisely the way You Like Them

One gripe that you might hear about the DeLonghi Magnifica is that the grinder is just a little noisy. Personally I believe that may be just a little exaggerated. Actually it's not too bad -- I've heard noisier grinders. The DeLonghi Magnifica allows you to select between seven grinder settings between coarse, medium, and fine. Just insert as much as seven ounces of your preferred beans into the integrated coffee bean hopper and choose the fineness or coarseness that you prefer, and you're all set.

You'll Never Need to Brew Into a Cold Cup

If you want a excellent cup of espresso you need to brew into a warm cup. Why you ask? Mainly because brewing right into a cold cup will immediately decrease the temperature of your brew and you will not get the perfect créma. Not great. With the DeLonghi Magnifica you will always brew into warm cups thanks to the built-in cup warming tray.

Frothing Wand

Foaming milk for a cappuccino or perhaps a latte is easy and enjoyable when using the DeLonghi Magnifica's frothing wand. I've seen some better frothing wands on more costly machines, but this one does just fine. It's easy to remove and take apart for easy cleaning. Get Ready! Go ahead and froth till your heart's content!

It is Much better Than Starbucks in your Kitchen

Do you realize how great it is to wake up each morning, head into the kitchen, press a couple of buttons, and in mere minutes be savoring a fresh, steaming hot latte, that cost mere pennies to create? No standing in line, no shoving, no jostling, no hanging around your neighborhood coffee shop on your way to work. And you may never have to drink your espresso out of a paper cup again. Just a fantastic cup of coffee. And if you would like, you can even use Starbucks espresso beans!

A great cup of coffee is intended to be savored and enjoyed

This is an awesome brewing system that you're going to positively love. If you are a nut about a superior cup of espresso then you should splurge on yourself. After all... we're only on this earth once, so we have to get every little thing out of it that we can, which includes fantastic espresso drinks.