G'day!
I just wanted to leave a note of encouragement to folk who are toying with investing in a Europiccola.
We've had our 8 cup machine for around 5 years now and it performs 3 times a day for most of the year. We even take it on holiday with us...
Pulling the perfect shot took a good few weeks of experimentation. Some folk use mineral water, thermometers and insist on grinding their own beans - we don't and I'm sure we're not missing out.
Compared with espresso "brewed" with stove top devices and electric pumped machines, the Europiccola is just plain superior!