Espresso Machine Reviews

Very few home espresso makers have a reputation as sparkling as the Expobar Brewtus II espresso machine. This beautifully designed model is actually a redesign of its even more popular predecessor. Often called the single best home unit in the world, this model is known for the best shots, the easiest cleanup and the best design of any popular model. With extra gauge updates and easy to use brewing pressure knobs, you can’t go wrong adding a machine this sophisticated and this elegant to your home. There may be models more expensive than this one, but you won’t find any with a pedigree as polished.

Features

Just like any good machine, you have to start with the portafilter. If you were to run down to your favourite coffee house and nab one of their portafilters and compare it to the one that comes with this model, you likely won’t be able to tell them apart. Solid brass and chrome plated construction make up not only the portafilter but also the brew group. This model also sports a double boiler for a huge supply of steam, pre-infusion for a better extraction as well as digital temperature control.

Convenience

This machine is sold as a semi automatic, which is significantly less convenient than a fully automatic, but if you still desire a degree of control when it comes to making the perfect drink, than this is a great machine for you. Most people would expect a fully automated machine at this price, but it is good to know there are still some semi automatic machines at this price range. The bottom line is that this machine is for the true coffee connoisseur. If you can’t get enough of your local coffee house, than this is the perfect drink for you.

Style

Although the Expobar Brewtus II espresso machine is clearly a unit that is suitable for home use only, no one would really be too surprised to see your local coffee house use one once in a while. The design here is simply beautiful. From the cup warmer located on the top of the machine to the valves, gauges and buttons on the front to the drink tray on the bottom, this model is a sight to behold. It just so happens that this unit also brews perfect shots, so you really have the best of both worlds.

Value

As much as the designers may want you to think that Expobar Brewtus II espresso machines are a good value, unless you imbibe coffee drinks at an alarming rate, it is going to take a while for you to make a machine like this a good value. There are probably a thousand other units out there that cost less than this one and brew shots that are comparable to this model, but if you want or need the best machine in the business, than this unit is worth it. It could also make for a nice low-volume professional machine, too.

What People Are Saying

It is no surprise that the reviews for such a high end machine are so positive. The only people who are seriously going to consider buying Expobar Brewtus II espresso machines are those that are already have mastered the art of brewing their own shots, frothing and steaming their own milk and creating drinks that taste as professional as they come. This is the ultimate home brewing station that, in the right hands, can mimic anyone’s professional machine. Fans of this machine love it more than any other appliance they own.

Conclusion

It is difficult to say a bad word about a machine that is so universally beloved, but if there is one warning, it is to folks who may get in over their head when they purchase such an advanced unit. For those already comfortable with being their own barista, this is the height of coffee brewing. There are plenty of machines you can own that are far more expensive than this and others that offer far more in the way of automation, however, you won’t find another machine that is loved more by its owners or one that offers a more complete coffee making experience.