Overall Rating
8.9, Based on 6 Reviews
Avg Price
Varies
Manufacturer
Faema
Machine Type
Pump, Heat Exchanger, Reservoir / Plumbed, Commercial Espresso Machine
Colors
Red, Chrome, Brass, Copper
Class
Semi / Automatic Heat Exchanger Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Faema is most famous for revolutionizing the espresso world in 1961 with the introduction of the first successful heat exchanger, volumetric pump, heat circulated grouphead espresso machine, the E61. They continue to make many products today, but were recently bought by La Cimbali.
Becky Grimsrud (quality: 4.0) 11.15.2004 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Due A (one group)
Bottom Line: Great steam power and well-built but not exactly eye candy.
Chris Cotellini (quality: 5.0) 12.03.2004 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: Express 2-group
Bottom Line: Great machine, maybe to much for home use. Consider the 1-group versions.....you won't regret it.
Jen Savage (quality: 1.0) 06.01.2008 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: X1-Granditalia
Bottom Line: For the price of an economy car, you can own the espresso machine of the gods.
Mark (quality: 3.0) 02.23.2000 Rating: 10.0
Product Reviewed: Faema Family
Bottom Line: Highly recommended. Beautiful, sturdy, reliable machine makes perfect espresso.
Paul Sack (quality: 7.8) 03.22.2006 Rating: 8.2
Product Reviewed: Compact 84/1 Auto
Bottom Line: This is an excellent commercial 1-group HX machine that will last lifetimes in home use.
Tim (quality: 2.2) 11.04.2000 Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: Faema Family
Bottom Line: expensive but definitely worth it as a long-term investment
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