Beko CaffeExpertoTM CEP5304X Semi Automatic Espresso machine | Colour Touch Display | Integrated Milk Jug | Dual Nozzle | 15 Bar pressure | Silver | Easy cleaning

Bought this to replace a de Longhi machine which had failed after about 8 years. This Beko model outperforms the de Longhi machine by being faster, less expensive and adjustable in terms of the amount of water passed through the filter basket. The delivered coffee is as good as any I have tasted from other machines (or cafes). I like the way in which it primes the coffee in the basket with a small amount of hot water before moving on to the full flow. However, it has a couple of design flaws:1) the machine is light in weight and you need to hold it steady while inserting and fixing the filter basket holder. I find that it is too easy to accidentally touch one of the start buttons (for single or double dose) while doing this and thus have to rush to get my (pre-heated) cup under the outlet.2) the basket holder has a hinged flap of plastic the purpose of which I have not identified. It can get in the way of the basket holder when inserting it in the machine.Despite these two reservations I have no hesitation in giving it 5 stars on the basis of quality of coffee and value for money.

Excellent little product absolutely does its job and more we bought it for a ambulance crew room and well all I can say is it is being used well and for the price and the size it is amazing how it holds its own and keeps on going overall very impressed did not think it would make it past the first few weeks might as well almost 6 months now and still going strong would highly recommend.

A great middle ground between a full coffee machine that grinds the beans and froths the milk and a machine that has a steam wand.This coffee machine will enable those who are slightly lazy and avoid making coffee because they have to steam the milk. This froths the milk for you and to a good standard too.Honestly, for the price and ease of use. Very lovely to use.I still do the rinse of hot water before attaching the coffee and I put filtered water in the back and in the milk frother after use to rinse the system through after - very important.

I love this coffee maker!For our regular coffee I put milk & sugar in the cups, warm in the microwave, then put cup under machine and select Double Espresso.For Cappuccino I fill the cups with hot water and leave to stand while I get the machine ready. Next I empty the cup, add sugar and place under the machine and select Cappuccino. It fills my cup with delicious Cappuccino and I sprinkle a little drinking chocolate power on top.If you warm the cups up with hot water first then Cappuccino and Latte are perfectly hot enough.When removing the milk container for cleaning I recommend holding a dish cloth under the spout to catch the drips.Rinse milk container, fill with water and refit to machine, put a mug under the machine, and press the milk jug button to flush out any milk residue. I flush it twice to make sure.I would recommend this coffee maker.

Had a terrible time with this machine. It looks really nice and it's easy enough to use, but both the coffee and water from the steamer had a horrible plastic taste. The issue didn't go away after running lots of water through it. Ended up returning it.

For the budget price this is the best grind your own coffee machine I have used. Unlike DeLonghi models (I have had a few) which drip like crazy and blow their seals regularly after about a year, this is no trouble at all. It has a limited range of functions, but when you get to know them, you still have flexibility. The pressure is good enough. The milk frother works well. And it is all very quick - ready to go in less than 10 seconds after turning on. As I say, no dripping, and primary espresso function does not seize up. Also, much easier than some to descale. It tells you when to do this. And it's smaller than most - fits into limited kitchen space. Not much bigger than a Nespresso.

Easy to use and looks good however there is one big problem, it just doesn't heat the milk up enough and every coffee is luke warm. You need to microwave the milk first which then makes the rest of the machine pretty pointless. A shame as otherwise this would be really good

Bought this to upgrade on a Dulche Gusta pod machine and glad i did.It is not quite as easy and low maintenance as the pod machine but boy oh boy the coffee is a different level.Fill you fav ground coffee into the handle thingy, press it down with the supplied tool, connect it into the machine, fill the milk tank and select your fav cup of coffee.Superb.Some have said the machine does not fill the cup enough but have obviously mot read the instructions.If you leave the machine to it it will gibe you a small coffee but if you want a larger coffee just hold the touch screen flashing logo and the machine will carry on filling your cup up to the desired level.Some have said it could be a tad hotter and that is maybe true but some saying the coffee is cold must be slightly doolally!Cleaning is quick n easy, around 2 mins.Overall for £149 this machine is excellent and i am very please with it's performance, probably not as good as a more expensive machine but then it's not £400!