La Pavoni PAB-16 Espresso Si Black Automatic Espresso Machine
October 12, 2010 by
Filed under Espresso Machines
- “Super Froth” Attachment
- “Cappuccino Automatic” attachment
- Body is made of shock resistant ABS plastic
- 951 watts and ETL listed
- Quick 2 minute warm-up time.
Product Description
The model “Si” is designed and manufactured by la Pavoni in Milan, Italy. Incorporated are some of the latest technology used in the home espresso machine industry. A state of the art pressurized coffee handle allows you to use any type of coffee or gri… More >>
La Pavoni PAB-16 Espresso Si Black Automatic Espresso Machine
Have had this espresso machine for several months now. Researched a lot before buying and believe this is a great machine for the money. Performs well. Makes a great shot of coffee, assuming you are using great espresso beans. Looks good on the counter, altho not a sexy as the more expensive machines. Not too noisy. Only major negative: Not a lot of clearance between the machine and the drip tray – can’t use anything taller than a cappuccino cup. Also, machine does drip a bit after you stop brewing.
Consider getting a good burr grinder to go with it. I highly recommend the Capresso Infinity.
Takes a 53mm tamper size.
Rating: 5 / 5
Love this expresso machine! Water heats up quick, operation is quiet, and it makes a perfect cup of of espresso with creama every time. Like the small size, fits the counter perfectly and looks good too. About the only comment is the cup height is a little low. Have to use espresso cups instead of mugs.
Rating: 5 / 5
I just got this machine from amazon. The pump works well and fairly quiet. It produced perfect crema and the lavazza espresso tasted better. I had the
Gaggia 35008 Carezza Espresso Machine, it is noisy, no crema, except you have to insert a special device. Even so, no acceptable crema and the espresso tasted not as good as this machine.
Rating: 4 / 5
We had finally had it with our Gaggia – bad foam, bad crema and a steam wand that hangs lower than the machine so you either have to lean it over the counter or put it up on something. Researched a lot of machines and even bought the Saeco that Starbucks sells (took it back immediately – bad machine)This La Pavoni makes excellent crema with no extra gadgets or work. Foam is silky smooth and easy to make. In this price range this is a great machine. We highly recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I currently own four La Pavoni’s and I really like the fact that this machine uses pods, makes great espresso, and has a small foot print. Remember if you like espresso like you get in Italy shut the water off early. In the addition, the espresso you use is really important and I use LavAzza from Espresso Zone ($0.40 per pod).
Rating: 5 / 5