Saeco 00385 Nina Bar Traditional Espresso Machine
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| Saeco 00385 Nina Bar Traditional Espresso Machine |
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| Manufacturer: Saeco |
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| List Price: $350.00 |
| Sale Price: $149.95 |
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Product Description |
| Saeco takes a fresh twist on a traditional espresso machine. With its new shape and sophisticated yet easy to use controls the Nina Bar let’s anyone open an espresso bar in their home. The Nina Bar includes a removable 50 oz water tank as well as a removable drip tray for easy cleaning. The pressurized portafilter along with the Pannarello and bonus Cappuccinatore allowing for perfect espresso shots and great froth every time. The pre-programmed buttons for a single or a double shot take the guess work out of getting the right extraction and the easy-to-use control panel shows you when the machine is “ready to brew” and “ready to steam”. Weighing just 9 pounds and using 120V/1050 Watts for power. The Nina Bar is 11 inches wide, 12 inches deep and 15.25 inches tall. |
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Product Details |
- Traditional espresso machine with simple-to-use control panel
- Pressurized portafilter; pre-programmed buttons for single and double shots
- Removable 50-ounce water tank; cup-warming surface; removable drip tray
- Pannarello frothing device, Cappuccinatore, and ESE pod adaptor included
- Measures 12 by 11 by 15-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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 Very Happy With It |
| Review Date: August 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. Jacobs, |
| I almost always look at Amazon reviews before I buy anything these days. Shopping for an espresso maker with this method was extremely frustrating because the reviews for most machines are all over the map. The same machine will be loved by some, hated by others. This seems to be because people are looking for different things. The would-be barristas (why would anyone dream of working at Starbucks?) want all the bells and whistle and others just want the basics. For me, this machine does a pretty good job of covering both worlds. I have had it about a month and use it many times each day and have had no problems. I mostly use it for espresso using freshly ground beans and it works well for that. I have also used it with pods a couple of times and that seems to work well also. I think the Cappucinator attachment is pretty cool. Basically, you pour some cold milk in a cup, stick a little plastic hose from the Nina's Cappucinator attachment in to the cup, place another cup under the Cappucinator and turn it on and out comes steamed milk with froth. I get a nice froth with 2%, not so much with skim. One other reviewer notes that you need to prime the pump for making espresso after each of the steam wand and/or cappucinator. This is true but it is a simple and quick process and doesn't bother me. Overall, I'm very happy with this machine. |
Gave this to my sister for Christmas
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| Review Date: April 8, 2010 |
| Reviewer: K. Hadley, USA |
I have a Saeco Aroma that I just love so when I saw this one on Amazon I gave this Saeco to my sister for Christmas. She told me today that it was the best present she has ever received!!! She loves this little machine!!!! It has changed her life. She never thinks about going out for coffee now.
P.S. She couldn't stop talking about the crema on top either!!!! |
GREAT MACHINE
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| Review Date: July 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: DUKE, FLORIDA |
Saeco 00385 Nina Bar Traditional Espresso Machine
I just received this little machine today and tested it completely. It is everything they say it is. It is a great machine and I will be putting it thru it's paces every day. |
Nice little machine
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| Review Date: September 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Marina L. Roesler, New York, NY |
| I like the taste of the coffee brewed by my new Nina Bar but I am puzzled how difficult it is to insert the portafilter (so tight I need help from a second person to hold the machine while i try to lock it in place). It is this tight even when there is no coffee in the portafilter. This cant be right. Does anyone else experience the same? |
works well
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| Review Date: May 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Bartsie, Boston Area, USA |
I've had this machine for 5 months using it about 5 times a week. Hasn't broken yet. The crema is nice! It doesn't take long for it to warm up; I turn it on and start filling the basket and it's always ready before I am. The tamper size is 58mm; Terry's is too small. Espresso cups must be warmed up elsewhere, this machine doesn't do that. After (hand)washing the basket, snap it into the holder using the fingertips - I used my palm initially and managed to hurt it a couple of times.
Tried cappuccino once - it tasted good but seemed too much trouble, what with cleaning, priming etc. A small whisk from Ikea + microwave work for me. When not using the steam features, I hardly ever need to prime the circuit.
One niggle - the machine doesn't actually look as nice as the pictures suggest. If you count on the espresso machine to add sophistication to your kitchen you may be disappointed - it's somewhat squat and quite plasticky. |
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