Morphy Richards 172005 240V 100W Accents Coffee Maker with Button Human Interface Input, 28.8 x 22 x 31.5cm, 1.2L, 3.58kg

My first proper espresso foray and it's been reasonably successful. The machine comes with a single double spout arm which takes a single, double or pod holder. The tank is a decent size ~ 1L and more than enough to do a few coffees (usually just one or two though myself). I've generally found it quite consistent for espresso's - once you've got your technique consistent. I weigh the coffee then grind using a zassenhaus santiago weighing the holder also, would recommend a weighing scale in 0.1 increments, then time the shot 30-40 seconds depending on the coffee i've used. Plus take care to not over tamp the coffee (the supplied tamp is useless by the way, you definitely need a better one)I find the machine heats up pretty quick and i do a rinse of the head and the basket before use, then prewarm the glass. I think after that the "budget" aspect of the machine begins to show through as the longer the machine runs the hotter the water gets and if you do multiple runs without time to cool of it is mostly steam being pushed through the head, which will impact on the shot - not for the better. This is also a problem if you want to steam milk so i would always recommend doing the milk after you've done the shot. Overall i don't find it a huge issue as i always run some water through the head before i pull a shot and its then that you can see the temps not right, just have to leave for a little bit or turn off for a minute or two etc.The milk frother seems to work okay and you can get nice hot milk with a not too bad foam on it - certainly not a super smooth microfoam, but fine for my needs. Then once i'm done a wipe all and a final purge of the head, clean the baskets and the frother if used, then you can finally enjoy the coffee.I've been impressed with the machine and had no real problems (bar the poor tamp) and the temperature issues, but i think those are more inherent limitations with a basic machine. I honestly believe that i've had some nicer coffees out of this than in shops using machines in the 1000's of pounds - possibly the baristas are a major limiting factor?! Definitely been a good introduction and i fear a slippery slope in the quest for coffee perfection will ensue.

Its taken me a little while to get used to it but we like it

Milk frother stopped working after using it twice

Nice expresso and easy to clean!

Excellent.