Best Saeco espresso machines for home and office 2020

According to the latest statistics, each Russian drinks about 400 cups of coffee a year. Moreover, this number is increasing every year. In response to increased demand, many companies are expanding the production of devices that make it easier to prepare this drink. We are no longer talking about simple coffee makers, but about coffee machines. These devices have recently appeared more and more often not only in restaurants or coffee shops. More and more connoisseurs of the aromatic drink buy them at home or install them in offices.

The coffee machines of the Italian brand Saeco have long been recognized as one of the best. The company offers customers a wide range of equipment with high build quality and attractive design. In addition, these devices are easy to operate and maintain. Find the best quality appliance that meets all your requirements with an overview of the best Saeco coffee machines for home and office.

Features of Saeco coffee technology

The Saeco brand was created in the mid 80s of the last century by Arthur Schmed and Sergio Zapella in Italy, in the town of Gaggio Montano. The partners launched the production of coffee machines, which in a short period of time became in great demand.

Today Saeco has become part of the well-known Philips corporation. It has established itself as a manufacturer of reliable home appliances with high quality parts and workmanship. Strict control over the entire production process is carried out at every stage. The assortment of the company includes many models of coffee machines of different price categories from economy class to elite.

Saeco coffee equipment compares favorably with its competitors in the following parameters:

• All devices have a convenient mechanism for brewing a drink. It can be easily removed and washed without detergents with ordinary tap water.
• The control panel on all models is simple and convenient. The devices can be used without difficulty even by people who have not previously encountered coffee machines.
• The design of the appliances is stylish and ergonomic, the appliances fit well into the interior of any kitchen.
• Almost all devices emit the minimum noise level.

Criteria for choosing a coffee machine

Coffee machines greatly simplify the process of preparing a drink and save time, which is especially important for a working person. At the same time, the quality of the drink remains high. This can be achieved in different ways, which are implemented by modern coffee technology:

• Carob machines are commonly used in coffee shops and restaurants, which are famous for the quality of the aromatic drink. These machines prepare coffee automatically, but at the same time give scope to the creativity of the person who controls it.They allow you to customize the grinding of beans, tablet formation and liquid spillage. The result is a unique drink with an original taste and aroma.
• Super-automatic machines do not need the high professional qualities of a barista. The entire coffee preparation process is started here at the touch of a button. Therefore, the drink from such a machine turns out to be of high quality and tasty, but lacks originality. Such devices can be found in restaurants where coffee is not a feature of the establishment, or in large offices with a large number of employees.

• Capsule coffee machines also make brewing a drink extremely easy. For this they use special ready-made capsules - hermetically sealed bags with ground coffee, which retain the aroma and taste. Such devices are also launched by pressing a single button.
• Pod machines work on the same principle as capsule machines. The difference here is that the drink is prepared using a pod. It is ground coffee, compressed into an individually packed tablet. It contains an inert gas, with the help of which the taste and aroma qualities of coffee are preserved for two years.

Significant parameters when choosing a coffee machine

The size

This is an important parameter for most Russian families who are forced to live in small apartments and place a lot of equipment in a limited kitchen space. For such conditions, it is preferable to choose compact models. It should be borne in mind that living space is required not only for the installation of the device, but also for its maintenance. It is necessary to remove the brewing device from time to time to rinse it.

Performance

This parameter is especially important if the equipment is bought for the office. Therefore, you need to decide in advance how many people will use the coffee machine. For a small family, a device that suits the number of cups of the drink produced, but with the lowest cost, is suitable. The best choice is a coffee machine that produces up to 30 cups a day.

Method for flushing the brewing unit

This unit in the coffee machine is considered one of the most important. The taste of the finished drink depends on the quality and reliability of its operation. Therefore, the principles of its flushing must be taken into account.

Brewing mechanisms are removable and fixed. The first ones need to be removed from time to time and washed with hands under running water. At the same time, it is important that the device provides for cleaning the hydraulic system of this unit. It is carried out with special pills. Otherwise, gradual pollution occurs, which inevitably affects the quality of the coffee. The cleaning program for the hydraulic system must be automatic.

If the brewing mechanism is fixed, then the entire cleaning process takes place automatically. After a certain number of cycles, such a device signals the need for cleaning. Then you need to start the cleaning program. At the same time, the entire hydraulic system is also cleaned.

Coffee grinder type

Modern coffee machines use steel or ceramic-coated millstones. The latter are quieter, they do not heat up and do not spoil the coffee beans. The main disadvantage of ceramics is its fragility. Any foreign object of increased hardness will break the millstones.

Steel are able to withstand such an onslaught. They do not break, and the motor also remains intact if a foreign object hits. Their disadvantage is high noise during operation and heating, which harms the taste of the finished drink.

Water heating system

The water in the coffee machine is heated using a boiler or thermoblock. In units with a boiler, the water is in a special tank and is used gradually as needed. If a part is consumed, then the missing volume is immediately replenished and reheated to the required temperature. Constant maintenance of the temperature leads to gradual formation of scale and deteriorates the taste of the drink.

The thermoblock implements instantaneous heating of water.In a few seconds, the required portion of the liquid is brought to the required temperature, and the remainder is drained into a special reservoir. Due to the fact that the water is constantly used fresh, the coffee is of excellent quality.

Variety of coffee recipes

This parameter is one of the most important. Indeed, in most cases, a coffee machine is purchased because of the desire to make different types of coffee. For lovers of the traditional drink - black coffee, models without a cappuccinatore are suitable. If you want to pamper yourself with drinks with milk, then you can't do without a cappuccinator. It is with its help that cappuccino or latte macchiato are made.

The main task of the cappuccino maker is to whip milk or cream into a thick foam. It can be automatic and manual. In the first case, the device does everything on its own, the person just has to monitor the amount of milk. A mechanical cappuccino maker requires some skill, as it is quite difficult to operate it.

Control

Automatic coffee machines are equipped with a display on which all the main processes are programmed. The most complex models are equipped with the function of memorizing recipes for a certain number of people. All that remains to be done is to choose your name from the list and your favorite cup of coffee will be ready in a couple of minutes.

Some models are equipped with a display in Russian and are even equipped with special prompts explaining what and in what sequence must be pressed to get the desired drink.

Additional functions

Each coffee machine has a set of options that are not on the must-have list, but give you the opportunity to enjoy additional amenities. Naturally, you have to pay extra money for them. Therefore, it makes sense to think about whether they are really needed.

These additional amenities include:

• Fast steam, reducing the time to create steam for the cappuccinatore;
• Preparation of a drink from already ground grains;
• Possibility to prepare two cups of coffee;
• Adjusting the coffee dispensing spout for the cup parameters.

According to the majority of buyers, these amenities can be easily abandoned, since they do not affect the quality of the drink, but significantly increase the cost of the device.

The best Saeco coffee machines

Saeco Incanto HD8919 / 59

A neat model with an attractive design, perfect for any kitchen. This device is easy to operate and clean, it brews an excellent aromatic drink.

A coffee machine with clear rectangular surfaces with rounded corners. The control is simple and convenient, all the buttons responsible for defining items and entering the program are pressed smoothly and easily. These conveniences make the use of the coffee machine a pleasure. Lovers of coffee-based milk drinks will appreciate the built-in milk jug, which greatly facilitates the preparation process. The grinding of the grains is carried out with ceramic-coated millstones, which are very quiet and durable.

The coffee machine is compact, but at the same time, the bean, water and waste compartments are quite large. The machine holds 2.5 liters of water, 0.5 liters of milk, 500 g of beans, and the capacity of the waste container is 15 portions. Moreover, they are all in convenient places so that they can be easily removed and washed. The maximum height of the beverage cup is 15 cm.

This coffee machine prepares 6 different drinks, which can be selected by pressing one of the buttons. It is possible to make a double portion if necessary. In addition, other parameters are set independently, or you can write them into the device's memory: fineness of grinding, strength and temperature of the drink.

All information about the operation of the device is shown on the display. The device operates on a regular power supply, so there is no need to lay a separate line. To improve the quality of the water, the device is equipped with a special filter that prevents the accumulation of lime deposits and improves the quality of the drink. If the need for cleaning appears, the coffee machine will give special tips on how to do it.

A special technology is provided for frothing milk, which ensures the creation of a delicate foam. Whipping is done without splashing, twice, the foam is fed directly into the cup. Therefore, there is no need to wipe the table from milk splashes. The boiler is made of aluminum and stainless steel. Heating occurs instantly, and even the first portions of the drink are always hot and aromatic.

• self-cleaning system with steam and hot water guarantees the cleanliness of the device and hygiene for the user;
• the brewing mechanism is completely removable;
• self-cleaning water filter;
• fast heating of water in the boiler and long-term maintenance of the desired temperature;
• the delivery rate of the finished drink is adjustable.

• loud noise during work;
• high price.

The average cost of the model is 62,000 rubles.

Saeco Intelia Deluxe HD8889 / 19

The device has an attractive, modern design, convenient use and advanced capabilities for preparing most drinks. The front panel of the device has a slightly convex outline and is made of stainless steel. In its upper section there is a display and control. Under the panel there are spouts for supplying water and a ready-made drink, a milk jug, a container for collecting drops. A waste container and a water compartment are located nearby.

All parts are made of high quality durable plastic. For grinding grains, durable ceramic-coated millstones are used. The machine will mix up to 300 grams of beans and 1.5 liters of water. The largest mug height that can be used with this coffee machine is 13 cm.

The device can prepare 7 types of drinks, which are pre-stored in memory. In this case, you can adjust the strength, volume and temperature of the drink as you wish. The device is capable of performing 10 different degrees of grinding, the quality and taste of the finished drink largely depends on this. The device allows you to simply get boiling water or a drink from pre-ground grains. To prepare a drink, simply press one button and adjust the dispensing spout so that no liquid spills.

• automatic rinsing and hot steam treatment during the cleaning cycle of the hydraulic system;
• there is a standby mode that turns on when the device is idle;
• you can make boiling water and use the pre-soak function;
• transparent container for grains makes it possible to track the number of grains.

• it is not clear how much water is left in the tank;
• there is no way to resume brewing coffee after adding water;
• high unit price.

The average price of the device is 40,000 rubles.

Saeco Exprelia HD8858 / 01

This model will ideally fit into the interior of the kitchen of a city apartment, and into the office catering unit. The device quickly prepares drinks for a large group of people. The design uses stainless steel, from which the main body parts, boiler and drip container are made. Damage resistant plastic is used for container and reservoir. The set with the device includes devices for cleaning and checking the degree of water hardness, a measuring spoon. On the front there is a display, on both sides of which there are buttons for control.

Visually, it is impossible to assess the degree of filling of containers or tanks, but there is an audible signal indicating their emptying. The milk jug will put in 0.5 liters, the water container will hold 1.5 liters, and the bean container has a capacity of 300 grams. The device works with circles up to 15 cm high.

The functionality of the machine allows you to individually adjust the strength of the drink, the volume of foam and the temperature of the liquid. Common coffees can be prepared at the touch of a button. The device is equipped with a built-in milk jug that beats the foam twice. In this case, all bubbles are removed from it. The drink is prepared from whole grains or from those already ground in advance. It is possible to prepare two cups of the drink at once. The degree of grinding is regulated by 15 options, there are 7 pre-programmed recipes with three modes of temperature and strength.

The coffee machine is equipped with automatic steam cleaning of the hydraulic system.A double boiler is provided for quick preparation of the drink. To protect against limescale, the device is equipped with a modern filter that signals the need for replacement in time. Coffee is ground with ceramic millstones. The possibility of moistening the grains before brewing with a small amount of boiling water is provided. The cappuccino maker can be adjusted according to the degree of foam density and its volume. Removable drip trays and a brew unit are provided for easy cleaning.

• separate tanks for ground coffee and beans;
• there is preliminary wetting and steaming;
• manual and automatic preparation of cappuccino;
• hydraulic system with decalcification and automatic regulation of water hardness to improve the taste of the drink and increase the service life of the device;
• heating cups;
• the ability to track the remainder of water and coffee;
• energy-saving mode is provided.

• overpriced;
• high sensitivity of the coffee grinder to the quality of coffee;
• inconvenient trays are difficult to clean.

The average cost of the device is 108,000 rubles.

Saeco PicoBaristo HD8928 / 09

The device is made in black and steel with rectangular panels. The arrangement of parts and controls is thought out and reasonable. An improved display is provided to show all the necessary information. At the bottom and on the sides of the screen are the main control keys. The front panel is glossy, so fingerprints quickly remain on it. At the top, there is access to the 1.8 L water tanks and the bean container with 250 grams capacity. Next to it is the pre-ground coffee compartment. In addition, the coffee machine has an adjustable spout for dispensing the finished drink into a mug up to 16 cm high. There is also a built-in milk jug with a volume of 0.5 liters.

The device allows you to prepare 11 different coffee drinks, heats up the water and froths the milk. It is possible to cook a double portion. Using additional settings, you can adjust the amount of milk and coffee, adjust the degree of grinding and strength of the drink.

As additional parameters, the speed of heating the boiler is offered, the ability to completely remove the cooking mechanism and easily wash it from contamination. There is an automatic rinsing and tips on how to descale. The grinder with ceramic burrs ensures a high quality grind. It is possible to load your favorite drinks into memory.

• convenient display with adjustment of the main parameters of the drink;
• auto-cleaning of internal systems turns on independently;
• large volume of milk jug;
• 10 degrees of grinding of grains;
• the ability to make a double portion.

• do not pour coffee into tall cups;
• high price.

The average cost of the device is 64,000 rubles.

Saeco GranBaristo HD8975 / 0

This coffee machine has a modern, laconic design. The device is distinguished by its modest dimensions, but significant capabilities. It allows the use of two cups, the height of which does not exceed 16.5 cm. The intuitive operation is additionally detailed in the instructions.

The milk jug has a volume of 500 ml, the container for grains holds 260 grams. The capacity of the waste compartment is 20 portions. The water tank holds 1.7 liters.

The model allows you to prepare the largest number of drinks - 18. It is possible to prepare milk foam with different thicknesses, a drink from pre-ground coffee. There are 6 strength options, 5 grinding modes, 3 temperature options as custom ones. It is possible to memorize 6 user modes and adjust the amount of drink. For the convenience of the user, it is possible to remove the brew group and all trays in order to wash them under running water or in a dishwasher.

• adjustment of the strength, volume and temperature of the drink;
• the ability to determine the volume and amount of foam;
• 6 user modes and 18 drink recipes;
• ceramic long-life coffee grinder;
• high-quality filtration system;
• automatic steaming of milk containers;
• you can cook 2 cups at the same time.

• small drip tray;
• high price.

On average, the cost of the device is 110,000 rubles.

These models are the finest examples of Saeco coffee technology. With their help, a boost of vivacity will help wake up family members or maintain a working atmosphere in the office. Having carefully considered all the characteristics, it is easy to decide which model is most suitable for the price and functional features.