Hands-on reviews of espresso machines from DeLonghi, Philips, Breville, Gaggia, and Jura. Written by Claire — former barista, ten years of home espresso. Honest assessments based on what I’ve tested, owned, and researched, with the flaws each machine actually has.
Last updated: May 2026 | Machine owned: DeLonghi Magnifica Start ECAM22022SB | Time owned: ~2 years | Descaler used: DeLonghi EcoDecalk TL;DR: To descale a DeLonghi Magnifica: empty the tank …
