Product Description

Saeco takes a fresh twist on a traditional espresso machine. With its new shape and sophisticated yet easy to use controls the Nina Bar let’s anyone open an espresso bar in their home. The Nina Bar includes a removable 50 oz water tank as well as a removable drip tray for easy cleaning. The pressurized portafilter along with the Pannarello and bonus Cappuccinatore allowing for perfect espresso shots and great froth every time. The pre-programmed buttons for a single or a double shot take the guess work out of getting the right extraction and the easy-to-use control panel shows you when the machine is “ready to brew” and “ready to steam”. Weighing just 9 pounds and using 120V/1050 Watts for power. The Nina Bar is 11 inches wide, 12 inches deep and 15.25 inches tall.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15846 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Silver/Grey
• Brand: Saeco
• Model: 00385
• Dimensions: 14.00" h x 11.00" w x 15.50" l, 13.40 pounds

Features

• Traditional espresso machine with simple-to-use control panel
• Pressurized portafilter; pre-programmed buttons for single and double shots
• Removable 50-ounce water tank; cup-warming surface; removable drip tray
• Pannarello frothing device, Cappuccinatore, and ESE pod adaptor included
• Measures 12 by 11 by 15-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Make cafe-quality coffee drinks at home with this traditional espresso machine. Its advanced, yet simple-to-use control panel features pre-programmed buttons for foolproof single and double shots. The unit also comes equipped with a pressurized portafilter that ensures perfect extraction, plus a Pannarello automatic frothing device and bonus Cappuccinatore to help whip up frothy lattes and creamy cappuccinos. The machine will accommodate ground coffee or mess-free coffee pods thanks to the included ESE pod adaptor. Other highlights include a removable 50-ounce water tank, "ready to brew" and "ready to steam" indicator lights, a cup-warming surface, and a removable drip tray for easy clean-up. With a sleek, stylish design that will nicely complement any kitchen decor, the 1050-watt espresso machine measures 12 by 11 by 15-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Very Happy With It
I almost always look at Amazon reviews before I buy anything these days. Shopping for an espresso maker with this method was extremely frustrating because the reviews for most machines are all over the map. The same machine will be loved by some, hated by others. This seems to be because people are looking for different things. The would-be barristas (why would anyone dream of working at Starbucks?) want all the bells and whistle and others just want the basics. For me, this machine does a pretty good job of covering both worlds. I have had it about a month and use it many times each day and have had no problems. I mostly use it for espresso using freshly ground beans and it works well for that. I have also used it with pods a couple of times and that seems to work well also. I think the Cappucinator attachment is pretty cool. Basically, you pour some cold milk in a cup, stick a little plastic hose from the Nina's Cappucinator attachment in to the cup, place another cup under the Cappucinator and turn it on and out comes steamed milk with froth. I get a nice froth with 2%, not so much with skim. One other reviewer notes that you need to prime the pump for making espresso after each of the steam wand and/or cappucinator. This is true but it is a simple and quick process and doesn't bother me. Overall, I'm very happy with this machine.

Bad Service
I purchased a new one of these over a month ago. After using it one time, it completely stopped working. I sent it to Saeco to be repaired or replaced. Saeco has not even looked at it yet, so I'm assuming it's still going to be another week or two before it is returned. Ugggg. The machine is very cheap looking. The portafilter and water tank are very awkward to use. I had a Krups before. It was a much more solid machine.

Almost Good!
This machine is well made, simple to use and easy to clean. However, I was very disappointed to discover that the pump must be primed EVERY time you use the steam wand. What a pain!