Reviews (2)

No More Charbucks For Me!
The Grace espresso machine is just great!
It makes great crema for the espresso and froths beautifully.
It also does a great job with espresso pods, which I am addicted too!
I would definitely recommend this machine to anyone.

GRACE PG-GREAT PERFORMING MACHINE
The ESPRESSIONE GRACE machine produced in Italy is awesome beyond words. It produces a rich, hot, espresso coffee with exceptional crema both with the filter basket for ground coffee AND with pods.

There is a powerhouse of plentiful dry steam which is perfect for creating lattes and cappuccinos.

I checking out the machine, I learned that it's produced by Grimac, who enjoys a wealth of knowledge with more than thirty years of experience in the coffee sector. We liked the metallic body machine with it's semi-commercial quality components. Can easily produce many continuous espressos and cappuccinos... ESE adaptable for use with ground coffee or coffee servings (pods) which we purchased the ESPRESSIONE coffee pods from amazon.com.

Go for this machine. If gives the performance of a much more expensive machine at a price below the price it's being sold at! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

With 1050 watts of power and 18 bars of pump pressure, this traditional single-group coffee machine easily produces espressos and cappuccinos. Its 11-ounce, internal, aluminum boiler has a zero recovery time for continuous brewing of hot drinks without waiting. There's a cup warmer on top to keep cups warm and a maximum warm-up time of only two minutes. Allowing for individual preferences, this ESE-adaptable unit works with either ground coffee or individual coffee serving pods. Its semi-commercial-quality components include a solid-steel body and chassis with a rust-inhibitor, powder-coated, baked-on finish. Produced in Italy by Grimac, this coffee machine measures 12 by 12-1/2 by 13-4/5 inches and comes with a chrome-plated brass pod and pod porta filter, porta filter for ground coffee with double exit, and a one- and two-cup filter, as well as a spoon, tamper, and detailed instruction manual. --Catie Unger ... Read more

Features

• Measures 12 by 12-1/2 by 13-4/5 inches
• Traditional single-group coffee machine with 11-ounce internal boiler for continuous brewing
• Solid-steel body and chassis with rust inhibitor powder-coated, baked-on finish
• 1050 watts of power; 18 bars of pump pressure; 2-minute, maximum warm-up time
• Uses ground coffee or coffee pods; filters, spoon, tamper, and instruction manual included

Reviews (9)

Always on the go
This is a machine that will look good wherever you put it. Simple yet classic design and so easy to use. A quick push of a button and that's all there is to it.

No more Charbucks for me!
This is a great espresso machine.No need for my usual trip to Charbucks anymore!I was surprised to learn it has 18 bars of pressure, more than the usual home machine.It makes a great espresso with lots of crema.Steamer is great for frothing milk too.
I love the pod option which I admit, I am addicted to.
No mess with pods and Espressione makes great inexpensive pods also.

Killer Performance and Durability
We are very impressed with this machine. The metallic body machine features semi-commercial quality components and comes with the huge 11 ounce boiler.The maximum 2 minute heat up time is one of the fastest on the market for a machine of this caliber.

The Grace comes equipped with two chrome plated brass portafilters, one for ground coffee and one for E.S.E pods. The portafilters have been specially designed to enhance the flavor of your coffee whether you are using ground coffee or pods.E.S.E pods are a convenient, clean, and simple way to make great espresso especially in an office where a mess can be an issue.

The key features that we love about this machine include:

Powerful Pressure Pump

Simple Controls

Powerful Steaming

Commercial Grouphead

Large Aluminum Boiler

Removable Water Reservoir

Heated Cup Stacking Surface

Removable Drip & Cup Tray

Instant Hot Water

2 Unique Commercial Quality Portafilters

The portafilters are made of commercial quality chrome plated brass with a sturdy plastic handle. One portafilter for ground coffee and one for E.S.E espresso pods are provided with the machine. A single and double shot stainless steel standard filter basket is included.
The special espresso pod portafilter provides superior results with almost any standard pod. The pods are inserted in place of coffee grounds. There is NO coffee grinding and no mess. Just convenient and great tasting espresso! When you are finished brewing the espresso, simply remove and discard the espresso pod.

We highly recommend this ESPRESSIONE Grace PG machine. After speaking with the folks from Espressione in Atlanta, we were very impressed with all of the features of this great machine.

Waiting for the a replacement.
When I recieved the espresso machine, box it arrived in was worn but not noticable damage box.Unfortunately, I was disappointed when I opened the box to this "new" machine and saw water stains and dirt all over the machine (it was in a plastic bag).

Not detered with this, I spent 15 minutes cleaning it up and was ready to make some hot water.With the single serving pod in place, I started the machine.To my surpise an excessive amount of hot water and steam was leaking from the filter holder edges.Upon closer examination the filter holder support seal was not level with the serving pod.It was at incline of 10-15% (in other words it was damaged).

In addition, 10-15 seconds after I turn off the espresso pump and had the serving pod off, it surpised me by spewing out about 1/8 cup hot water.

So far, my experience with this product is greatly less then what I have expected.I have sent it back and am waiting for a replacement.Hopefully, the second time around will be better.

Grace Espresso
I've been watching and waiting for this machine for a couple of months.I also have a Briel, which I love, but I needed a second machine for another location.This heats up very quickly and produces a really great crema and it steams the milk much faster than my old machine.The one thing I do prefer on the Briel is the auto espresso flow.The Grace also feels a bit more plastic-y, but it is less expensive.All in all, I'd say it's a great machine for the money! ... Read more

Features

• Risk of using too much product, leading to finished product spoilage is eliminated
• With E.S.E. the coffee is perfectly proportioned and sealed in food sale filter paper
• It is no longer necessary to guess and try to gauge the exact quantity of ground coffee into the filter holder
• No need to try to guess how best to compact the loose ground coffee portion
• Vital work area mess is avoided

Features

• There is no wait time for the boiler to get upto steaming temperature to froth milk after making first espresso
• E.S.E adapted for use with ground coffee or coffee servings pods
• Traditional single group coffee machine with internal copper boiler
• Solid steel body and chassis with rust inhibitor powder coated baked-on finish
• 1.2 liter boiler has zero recovery time for continuous brewing

Features

• Risk of using too much product, leading to finished product spoilage is eliminated
• With E.S.E. the coffee is perfectly proportioned and sealed in food sale filter paper
• It is no longer necessary to guess and try to gauge the exact quantity of ground coffee into the filter holder
• No need to try to guess how best to compact the loose ground coffee portion
• Vital work area mess is avoided

Features

• Risk of using too much product, leading to finished product spoilage is eliminated
• With E.S.E. the coffee is perfectly proportioned and sealed in food sale filter paper
• It is no longer necessary to guess and try to gauge the exact quantity of ground coffee into the filter holder
• No need to try to guess how best to compact the loose ground coffee portion
• Vital work area mess is avoided

Product Description

You'll have plenty of hot coffee with this 12-cup percolator, a stylish small electric with a polished stainless steel exterior. Keep it in your kitchen or take it right to your breakfast table - it's cordless and sits on a round base that swivels 360 degrees so anyone at the table can grab a cup while sitting. Has a concealed heating element and translucent lid knob. ... Read more

Features

• Model #: 84038
• Capacity: 10-cups
• Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 9-in.
• Volts/Watts: 890 watts
• Origin: United Kingdom

Product Description

Espressione Cafe Retro Cafe Retro is Old world design with New age features. Steel body with thermo painted metal finish, toggle switches with indicator lights, temperature gauge, Sturdy pull down lever for providing commercial quality steaming/frothing, removable reservoir tank with water level visible..7 Liter boiler and features a cup warmer and built in pull out knock box. ESE pod adaptable. Great performing machine which is both easy and fun to use. Espressione Cafe Retro Features & Specifications: For use with ground coffee or adaptable for use with ESE (easy serving espresso) pods. - Precise Fahrenheit and Celsius marked gauge indicating brewing and steaming (frothing) temperature. - Solid steel body and chassis with rust inhibitor powder coated baked on finish. - Heavy-duty aluminum 0.7 Liter (24 ounce) boiler - Zero boiler recovery time for continuous brewing. - Powerful UL rated 1050 watt heating element - Quick warm up time. 2 Minutes Max. - Pull out knock box - Cup Warmer - Metallic and ABS body construction - Steel body with thermo-proof painted metal finish. - ETL Approved - Available in Anthracite Black, Sliver, Red (Rossa) or Orange (Arancio) Accessories: - Chrome Plated brass ESE pod portafilter handle - Chrome plated brass portafilter for ground coffee with single and double shot baskets. - Dosing spoon and tamper Specifications: Dimensions: Width x Height x Depth 12 x 13 x 14 Inches Volt - 110 V Power Watt - 1050 W Boiler - aluminum Weight - 24 lbs ... Read more

Product Description

Espressione Cafe Retro Cafe Retro is Old world design with New age features. Steel body with thermo painted metal finish, toggle switches with indicator lights, temperature gauge, Sturdy pull down lever for providing commercial quality steaming/frothing, removable reservoir tank with water level visible..7 Liter boiler and features a cup warmer and built in pull out knock box. ESE pod adaptable. Great performing machine which is both easy and fun to use. Espressione Cafe Retro Features & Specifications: For use with ground coffee or adaptable for use with ESE (easy serving espresso) pods. - Precise Fahrenheit and Celsius marked gauge indicating brewing and steaming (frothing) temperature. - Solid steel body and chassis with rust inhibitor powder coated baked on finish. - Heavy-duty aluminum 0.7 Liter (24 ounce) boiler - Zero boiler recovery time for continuous brewing. - Powerful UL rated 1050 watt heating element - Quick warm up time. 2 Minutes Max. - Pull out knock box - Cup Warmer - Metallic and ABS body construction - Steel body with thermo-proof painted metal finish. - ETL Approved - Available in Anthracite Black, Sliver, Red (Rossa) or Orange (Arancio) Accessories: - Chrome Plated brass ESE pod portafilter handle - Chrome plated brass portafilter for ground coffee with single and double shot baskets. - Dosing spoon and tamper Specifications: Dimensions: Width x Height x Depth 12 x 13 x 14 Inches Volt - 110 V Power Watt - 1050 W Boiler - aluminum Weight - 24 lbs ... Read more

Product Description

Espressione XMG1 Commercial Adjustable Grinder is an incredibly built machine produced in Italy by Grimac, the people with wealth of knowledge and more than thirty years of experience in the coffee sector. This unit features a Metallic anthracite grey colored body and comes with heavy-duty performance parts for continuous superb quality grinding time after time, equipped with everything to grind your favorite coffee with breathtaking speed and quality, delivering pure performance and pleasure. XMG1 matches the TWENTY ELE commercial 1-group machine. ... Read more

Product Description

Espressione Grace PG produced in Italy by Grimac, who enjoys a wealth of knowledge with more than 30 years of experience in the coffee sector. This metallic body machine features
semi-commercial quality components, is well suited for a business or an upscale consumer. Can easily produce many continuous espressos and cappuccinos. ... Read more

Product Description

Espressione Grace PG produced in Italy by Grimac, who enjoys a wealth of knowledge with more than 30 years of experience in the coffee sector. This metallic body machine features
semi-commercial quality components, is well suited for a business or an upscale consumer. Can easily produce many continuous espressos and cappuccinos. ... Read more

Product Description

Espressione Grace PG produced in Italy by Grimac, who enjoys a wealth of knowledge with more than 30 years of experience in the coffee sector. This metallic body machine features
semi-commercial quality components, is well suited for a business or an upscale consumer. Can easily produce many continuous espressos and cappuccinos. ... Read more

Product Description

Espressione Grace PG produced in Italy by Grimac, who enjoys a wealth of knowledge with more than 30 years of experience in the coffee sector. This metallic body machine features
semi-commercial quality components, is well suited for a business or an upscale consumer. Can easily produce many continuous espressos and cappuccinos. ... Read more

Product Description

Espressione Luna Wall-Mount Pump Espresso machine is a new way of conceiving an espresso coffee machine, no longer a mere appliance for the home, but part of the interior design.  It may be wall mounted or suspended on a metal support. Quality machine produced in Italy. This stainless steel machine features commercial quality components, is well suited for small restaurants, hotels, and cafes, and of course, use by the upscale consumer. Easy to use-simply lift the handle to make coffee, lower the handle and you get steam. ... Read more

Features

• Measures 10 by 8 by 6 inches
• Adaptor; water filter; screw
• Clear, easy-to-understand visual instructions
• Comes with portafilter and portafilter holder
• Lightweight, weighing only 2 pounds

Amazon.com Review

Espressione's Luna espresso machine is as much an elegant element of a room's design as a mere java brewer. It can be wall mounted or suspended on a metal support, saving space in the consumer or restaurant kitchen. Produced in Italy, the machine uses mineral water bottles, or other bottles, as the water reservoir, which eliminates the often-cumbersome water tank.

All this stylish functionality doesn't mean that the Luna skimps on the espresso-making process. On the contrary, it makes excellent espresso and has a number of great features, including 15-bar pump pressure, a brass boiler with a .7-liter water capacity, a solid stainless-steel body, and a strong thermo block for instant and continuous steam, as well as a UL-rated, 1,450-watt heating element. There are two different systems for extracting espresso and for steaming milk, and a no-water supply protection system that shuts off the machine when the water reservoir is empty. One thing to remember when using the Luna: it only works with ESE coffee serving pods, which resemble a round tea bag and contain the proper amount of ground coffee--7 grams to be exact--to make a single serving of espresso. Luckily, Espressione also has coffee pods available in 100 percent Arabica, espresso, and decaffeinated styles. The 110-volt Luna has a cup warmer on top and measures 15-1/4 by 15-1/2 by 6-1/4 inches (length by height by width). --A.J. Rathbun ... Read more

Features

• Measures 15-1/4 by 15-1/2 by 6-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty
• Stainless-steel, 15-bar pressure pump machine with a 1450-watt heating element
• 2 different systems for extracting espresso, steaming milk; cup warmer on top
• Uses ESE coffee serving pods; powerful thermo block prvoides instant and continuous steam
• Can be wall mounted or suspended on a metal support to save space

Reviews (12)

PRODUCES GREAT ESPRESSO AND MORE!!!
I saw the LUNA in Europe and did some investigation. After learning that it's produced by one of the largest makers of commercial machines for restuarants and bars in Italy, I pursued finding out who is selling the product here.

After speaking to the folks from ESPRESSIONE here in the USA, I shopped to see who had this item and was glad to see it stocked by AMAZON.

I purchased the unit and received the ground coffee adaptor kit. It's designed first for use with pods and it produces a sensational, hot, delicious espresso from the pods. Now after making small change to the brewhead screen, you can use your favorite powder (ground) coffee with the machine and get a super result.

The item has a thermoblock for producing instant steam. I find that it produces immediate, strong, hot, dry steam which creates beautiful frothed or steamed milk.

The design of the machine is killer and it does not take up valuable counter space.

I highly recommend this machine for home or office use.

ESPRESSO FANATIC FINDS PERFECT MACHINE
Tried the inexpensive pump espresso machines from Europe. They make a fair espresso, but take up a lot of space.
Then I saw LUNA by Espressione at amazon.com. This machine is powerful, sleek in design, makes a superb espresso, plenty of dry steam for milk based espresso drinks PLUS it doesn't take up a lot of counter space...it takes up NO COUNTER SPACE. I've got in mounted in my breakfast room next to my wetbar. LUNA is beyond words. For the guy or girl who has everything...this is a perfect gift.

Tried pods from Italy...they were ok. Purchased Espressione pods from amazon and they are great. Rich, potent and incredible flavor.

All in all, THRILLED with the LUNA.

Leaky Luna Too
Pros: Love the look, saves space, use of pods is very convenient, makes very good espresso.

Cons: Steamer busted on me after 2 weeks of use. Have to take it in to be serviced now.

As a side note, I would not recommend the espressione pods with this machine. (The "pour" is too quick.) There are better pods out there. I'm still investigating which brands are best or this machine.

LUNA Has Excellent After Sales Service
Please send an e-mail to info@electra-craft.com and they will gladly service your LUNA wall mount machine.

I own this machine and have found it to be awesome. We've had some technical questions and the ESPRESSIONE people are fantastic.

Recommend the GRACE PG with great confidence.

The Leaky Luna
I bought the luna about a year ago and fell instantly in love with it. It is fast, convenient, and makes a killer espresso. Unfortunately it now leaks water when trying to steam. I believe it's coming from the heating block since this problem has been mentioned before. I am currently trying to contact the service center to see about getting it fixed. My last coffee maker/espresso machine cost $300 and still works and is 10 years old. I like quality but to me that also means reliability. When spending this kind of money on a product it better damn well be durable or at least servicable. If the service turns out to be good and I can get my Luna fixed I'll update this review. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

If you're intimidated by regular espresso machines, with all that grinding, measuring, and tamping, Briel has come to the rescue with their Capri pump espresso machine. It uses nifty round coffee pods similar to tea bags that contain a single serving of dark-roasted, finely ground coffee sealed in filter paper (the coffee pods are available at most coffee and specialty shops). Once the pod is positioned on the filter, the machine takes over--within minutes it makes a tiny cup of luscious, smooth espresso topped with caramel-colored foam. Even if you've never made espresso before, you'll be a veritable barista in minutes with the Capri. The easy-to-fill water container features a water level indicator visible from the front, and the switch buttons on the top of the machine have clear graphics, so you won't hit the wrong button. When you're ready to try your hand at cappuccino, the steam tube is adjustable and easy to use, and an instructional video comes with the machine. This machine also cleans easily and looks swell sitting on the counter. --C. Whitney-Ward ... Read more

Features

• 10-year pump warrant
• Use exclusively with preproportioned, single-serving coffee pods
• Turbo-Jet frother creates froth without boiling milk
• Patented Crema Mater filter produces a generous head of foam each time
• Instructional video included; toll-free customer help line

Reviews (1)

Simple and Fantastic
I have tried well over a dozen machines and was so happy with the performance of this machine. It made a fantastic espresso with no effort at all. So So simple to use and the coffee is always fresh. The price on this machine is one of the biggest surprises. Go get one now. ... Read more

Product Description

Espressione Nuvola MGT-05 Professional Espresso machine produced in Italy by Grimac, who enjoys a wealth of nowledge
with more than thirty years of experience in the coffee sector. Easy to use mechanism for quickly brewing espresso coffee and even breakfast tea. This incredible machine features commercial quality components, is well suited for small restaurants, hotels, cafes, and of course, use by the upscale consumer. ESE for use coffee servings (pods). ... Read more