DeLonghi EC5 Steam-Driven Espresso & Cappuccino Maker is a 4 cup capacity machine. You have a swivel jet frother for producing a thick froth. If you care to make 2 cups at the same time there is a 2 cup adapter you can use. The glass carafe is an 8.5 ounce that is highly durable heat-resistant to provide you with a excellent margin of safety. Unit has a simple indicator light on the on/off switch. There is a steam-pressurized safety cap and a large removable drip tray making it easy to clean. This machine measures 11 1/4 inches x 11 inches x 8 1/4 inches and weighs 6.8 pounds. You get a 1 year limited warranty with the unit. This is a state of the art espresso and cappuccino maker that features steam processing.
PROS:
Very affordable
Very easy to use
Quick
Sturdy
Very attractive
Great quality for the price
Very effective milk steamer
Makes a rich, strong, smooth and not bitter drink
DeLonghi EC5 CONS:
Frother is very short
Not very good for steaming a latte's amount of milk
Plastic steam knob
Summary:
For such an inexpensive machine it works rather well. Couple of drawbacks such as a short frother and not much good for latte's, but other than that does a good job. Keep in mind that this is a very inexpensive model and that it is not intended to have all of the features of more expensive machines. So if you want something easy on the pocket book without all the bells and whistles, this should do it for you.
