SAECO Manual Espresso black (RI8329/09)

The Dutch company Philips acquired the eminent Italian manufacturer of coffee machines Saeco back in 2009. Therefore, some models with Italian ancestry can be presented on the market both under one of these brands and under the dual name of Philips Saeco.

For home

The RI 8329 coffee maker is one of the most attractive options for home use: it does not take up much space, has simple controls, and also prepares delicious and fragrant espresso with delicate foam. In addition, the model is equipped with a steam wand for frothing milk, with which it is possible to prepare cappuccino. It will be possible to make it with a certain skill, since the cappuccinatore is quite short.

The control

The process of preparing coffee must be controlled manually at all stages. First, you will have to monitor the filling level of the 1 liter water tank, then install the horn with ground coffee, after these steps you need to press the water heating button. Warming up takes about a minute, and the readiness of the transition to the next stage will be signaled by a light indicator next to the water supply key. The finished drink is dispensed by means of two streams, which makes it possible to fill two cups at the same time.

Parties

The coffee maker is deprived of an anti-drip system, therefore, after the end of the spill, coffee continues to drip from the filling holes for some time. Another controversial side of the model is noise during operation, especially when using a cappuccinatore. Finally, a small gap between the horn and the platform for placing the cup obliges you to carefully select the height of the mug.

reference amateur

As for a representative of the class of amateur home coffee makers, Philips Saeco RI 8329 has almost the reference parameters for making coffee. And the closest more pumped relative of the model is the Philips Saeco Poemia Focus HD 8323, which you should pay attention to if you want to get a machine with a panarelo nozzle on the steam tap and the ability to load coffee pods in addition to ground coffee.