Cheap espresso machine - sounds like it's going to explode!

GDB2222

This was my first venture into buying an espresso machine - this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daewoo-Espresso-Barista-Quality-Measuring/dp/B0D66PDWGZ

I don't think the coffee is too great, and it's a bit of a faff.

It's a bit noisy making coffee, but acceptable. However, when I turn it on to steam, it makes an awful bubbling, noisy racket. Is that normal for this sort of machine, as it sounds pretty scary?

I'm thinking of putting it on Facebook marketplace half-price, to get rid of it, but that's because of the poor espresso. I don't want to sell someone a machine that's going to explode.


 

sausage_time

One of the Amazon reviews (search for noise) has a video.  How does it compare?

I like my coffee black (no froth needed!) and like the simplicity, size, and ease of cleaning and storage of this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bialetti-Venus-Induction-Stovetop-Coffee/dp/B08556XV39/

Newcad

Don't all espresso machines sound like they are going to explode?

born_again

Coffee taste is all down to the beans used.

Given the way the boil the water, they do make a noise. Steam even more so. Pop into your local coffee shop & listen to them..

Cisco001

sausage_time said:

One of the Amazon reviews (search for noise) has a video.  How does it compare?

I like my coffee black (no froth needed!) and like the simplicity, size, and ease of cleaning and storage of this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bialetti-Venus-Induction-Stovetop-Coffee/dp/B08556XV39/

The coffee from traditional aluminium made moka pot is darker.
I have a 3 cup Al and 4 cup stainless steel one. the 3 cup Al one seems to be better...

Cisco001

GDB2222 said:

This was my first venture into buying an espresso machine - this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daewoo-Espresso-Barista-Quality-Measuring/dp/B0D66PDWGZ

I don't think the coffee is too great, and it's a bit of a faff.

It's a bit noisy making coffee, but acceptable. However, when I turn it on to steam, it makes an awful bubbling, noisy racket. Is that normal for this sort of machine, as it sounds pretty scary?

I'm thinking of putting it on Facebook marketplace half-price, to get rid of it, but that's because of the poor espresso. I don't want to sell someone a machine that's going to explode.


 

That one look very similar to the aldi one.
Search review for aldi espresso coffee machine at youtube. There might be youtuber did a demonstration such that you can make a comparison. 

ididgetwhereiamtoday

They are noisy. I prefer a filter machine myself. To get the best taste you need to grind your own beans so they are fresh and keep the beans in an airtight container in the freezer..
I use Costco San Francisco Organic beans, £11.99 for 900g. This is the nicest coffee I have found and good value.