Saeco HD8325/47 Poemia Class Manual Espresso Machine, Black

Product Description

Color: Black The Philips Saeco Poemia Manual Espresso Machine features a stainless steel boiler, a powerful 15-bar pump, and a pressurized crema portafilter for perfect espresso. A Pannarello steam wand lets you froth milk perfectly, while a warming surface on top of the machine preheats your cups. The Poemia accepts ground coffee or prepackaged, single-serve shots for convenience.Offers enthusiasts of traditional preparationeverything for a perfect daily espresso. View larger.Pressurized Crema filterCup warmerConvenient design for everyday lifeProduces Rich Crema and AromaWhether for a ristretto, an espresso, or a café crème, the Poemia's Top 15-bar pump pressure and patented portafilter makes optimal use of the brewing pressure to produce a true Italian espresso. With every use, the Poemia creates hazel-brown crema and extracts the ideal flavor from the coffee. The portafilter also has an Easy Serving Espresso (ESE) pod adapter with filter basket, which enables you to use prepackaged, single-serve shots.Pannarello Steam Wand for Frothing Milk and Hot WaterIt's simple to prepare traditional frothed milk with the Poemia's steam nozzle--just insert the Pannarello steam wand into the milk and froth until it reaches the consistency you prefer. Control lights show when your Poemia is ready to brew or steam, so you can prepare a cappuccino or latte macchiato with the press of a button.The nozzle is also a convenient source of hot water for tea, hot chocolate, and other beverages. The frothing tip can easily be removed for cleaning.Ergonomic Design for Daily UseThis compact espresso machine features high-quality stainless steel front and black ABS housing for an ergonomic design you can enjoy every day. Whether you're refilling the instant coffee and water or emptying the filter and drip tray, you'll have convenient, direct access to all containers.Cup-Warming Surface Helps Develop FlavorConveniently store cups and glasses right on the machine and warm them up before use. Warming the cup helps develop the flavor of your coffee and keeps crema firm. The machine uses heat from the boiler to warm cups, adding to the machine's efficient operation.Tested and GuaranteedAll Philips Saeco machines are tested with coffee. Although they have been carefully cleaned, there might be some coffee residue in the machine. However, the machine is absolutely new, and it is recommended that you read the instructions before use.The Philips Saeco Poemia Top is backed by a limited one-year warranty.What's in the BoxPhilips Saeco Poemia Top Manual Espresso Machine, ground coffee measuring scoop, pod portafilter and adapter, removable water tank, and instructions.Poemia TopManual Espresso MachineAt a Glance:Pressurized filter and 15-bar pump for high-quality extractionPannarello steam wand for milk frothingCompatible with ground coffee or single-serve ESE shotsRemovable drip tray and water tank for easy cleaningCup-warming surface

Product Detail

• Patented pressurized port filter guarantees a long lasting delicious crème


• Uses ground coffee and easy serving espresso (e.s.e.) pods


• Pannarello froths milk as you like


• 15 Bar pump


• Stainless steel cup warmer

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I am a steam espresso machine user who was forced to shop around when the quality of the product diminished in recent years. Our biggest reason for replacing a machine is it quits frothing milk, despite vinegar or cleaning or steaming through the wand after finishing with the milk frothing. I learned since starting the latte/cappacino process that I perhaps didn't run enough steam through it when finished, but the steam machines have limited capacity before water and steam run out unless you refill. I rarely had time for that.



I tried a pump espresso machine a couple years ago and didn't care for the taste--the coffee was too weak and I didn't like how it steamed milk. So recently I tried a Saeco Via Venezia which was okay--the coffee tasted bitter, though I tried a different grind and it was some better. But for the money I felt it wasn't worth it, so returned it after a week of trying.



Having second thoughts about going back to the steam machine, I noticed this machine is cheaper and read that the internal components are the same as some of the Saeco models. So I tried this and it's working for us. The housing is cheaper but I don't care. It's smaller than some which works for my space. And one can tell by how it pumps espresso it is as good as the more expensive ones (including the Via Venezia I tried).



A con for me is the steaming wand. I don't like it as well as the Via Venezia black plastic one because we like more foam and air in our milk. The factory wand is good enough, but I decided to buy a black plastic turbo frother (same as comes on Via Venezia) to see if it would fit the tube. It does and gets the milk exactly like we want it (more foam). Disadvantage is it hangs even lower so you can't fit a pitcher under it. I am elevating my machine (or you could rotate it and have the pitcher come up at the edge of the counter). For me it's worth it and I had to elevate my steam machine for the same reason. This steam tube doesn't articulate up and down, just side to side, but for me it's not an issue.



So, I tried Ascaso Basic and don't care for it--maybe I didn't use it correctly? I tried Saeco Via Venezia and it's fine--works the same as this but has frothing wand on the left side, water tank isn't too accessible (but is bigger), and has more stainless steel. I think its portafilter is chrome plated brass (heavier, "better"). It's wider and harder to move around/takes up more space.



This Saeco Poemia is narrower, lighter, plastic housing plated with stainless so looks nice but is "cheaper." The internal components are the same but the portafilter is, I guess, stainless (lighter weight). However, I do not see a difference and like what this puts out just fine. It is as good at least as the Via Venezia's output. The top lid that covers the water container easily bounces off if you touch it but goes back on quickly (instead of being hinged). And the front drip tray comes off easily IF you bump it, but again goes back easily. To me, these factors are just things to learn about using it, not disadvantages, because I like the lighter weight and size of it!



IN SUMMARY: We are 4 oz./cup steam espresso users who couldn't get enough punch in our coffees with some pump machines, but don't care to resort to nonpressurized portafilters that require tamping and talent to "dial in a shot." That's over the top for us, so I got a pressurized portafilter and fill it with less than 2 scoops, tamp it lightly (very) with the included scoop/tamp, and brew. We end up with maybe 3 or 3.5 ounces per coffee cup and can steam plenty of milk for each of us. I use a 12 oz. pitcher for my cup but might need the space of the 20 oz. for my husband's larger coffee cup.



The advantage to these pump machines is they have tanks of water, so no more sweating about limited steam production or time. The advantage to this Poemia is the reliable Saeco boiler and components. If you find the frothed milk isn't "frothed" enough (playing with it by raising it closer to the surface of the milk then back lower increases froth quantity), you can nab a turbo frother for Saeco/Gaggia (Saeco/Gaggia Pannarello (1230)Product No.: SA227431350) for about $10 to $20. Even if you buy that, this machine is cheaper than ones that cost a hundred+ more.



NOTE: It is important to release the water from the steam wand first, then froth milk, or you get water in it that dilutes it. Just steam into an empty container for a few seconds to vent the water. Also, if you steam milk first, then brew coffee, be sure to run steam a few seconds until the steam light is out. This is called temperature surfing and lowers the boiler's temperature to brew temp so it's just right. Always run steam through the steam wand after finished steaming milk, until water runs out, to refill the boiler, because steaming empties it. (Read section 4.5 of the owner's manual about refilling the boiler.) These steps just take a few seconds, once you learn them, and keeps the boiler from being drained and damaged.