I received my la pavoni europiccola coffee machine for christmas 2007 - and so far it has made three (costly) trips to the repair shop. The first time the plastic on the water gauge melted, the water tank moved around on the base, and the security...

This machine is for a hands-on person who wants home espresso as good [or better] than that available anywhere else in the world. In addition to the cost of the Pavoni, the price of this is dedication in the face of a steep learning curve, a good burr...