Super-Automatic Espresso Machine Saeco 4038
The Vienna's put Saeco's patented removable brew group technology
into an easy-to-use interface. You can now make espressos, cappuccinos,
lattes, and tea all from one machine that grinds, tamps and brews
gourmet coffee. The pump driven steam and hot water wand has an
exclusive Pannarello to make frothing milk simple. The adjustable
conical burr grinder creates the perfect grind for gourmet coffee. The
OptiDose adjustable doser feature enhances your flexibility to make an
ideal cup of coffee. Not only can you change the fineness of the grinds
and the amount of water used but also the amount of ground coffee used
to make each individual cup from 6 to 9 grams. The easy access front
service door simplifies general maintenance and cleaning. the iconic
design and reliability of the Vienna machine make it a continuous
favorite.
Features
- 1250-watt super-automatic espresso machine with built-in
adjustable conical burr grinder - 15-bar pump; removable brew group for tamping, brewing, and
dispensing all in one cycle - 12-ounce bean container; Opti-Dose adjustable doser;
15-puck-capacity dreg drawer - Removable 57-ounce water tank; stainless-steel boiler;
Pannarello frothing device - Measures 14 by 15 by 15-1/2 inches
Good Superauto for the Money
I recently purchased a Vienna Superautomatica as an inexpensive secondespresso maker. The first thing I noticed is that it is Italian made
like many of the great espresso machines. The body of the Vienna is
"graphite" plastic, and while it does not feel first class, it somehow
has a pretty sturdy feel to it. I also like that the footprint is
pretty small thus taking up little counter space.
I opened the manual, which is not particularly clear, but need not be
on account of very simple operation. The Vienna has three
buttons--on/off, coffee, and steam. It also has a steamer control knob
and a water volume knob.
I turned on the machine after filling the coffee and water tanks. The
buttons feel Italian--you'll know what I mean if you've owned an Alfa
Romeo. They are a bit clunky next to my old Capresso C1000, but they
work well (for now).
The Vienna takes a couple of minutes to warm up--I don't mind this for
reasons I'll reveal in a minute. The coffee spout is adjustable up and
down to accommodate a large variety of cups and mugs. Once it's ready,
the coffee light stops blinking. I push the button and it begins to
grind the coffee. The noise level of the machine is louder than my
Capresso, but not too bad. You might wake up the house with it in the
morning, but my child stayed asleep. Once the coffee finishes the
grind, the Vienna immediately begins making espresso.
My first impression was that I saw a lot more steam coming from the
coffee than my Capresso. I am hopeful. The coffee also looked a bit
thicker than the Capresso. After the Vienna finished I observed the
cup: nice crema, plenty hot, and smells like the genuine article. I
gave it a taste--wow, step aside Capresso, this espresso is richer,
hotter, and a lot closer to coffee bar espresso. Next I took a sip. Ah
yes, the cup holds rich chocolatey espresso. If you are sort of a
coffee snob, you'll like what you taste. The coffee is much richer than
the Capresso, which I attribute to hotter water and fuller extraction.
I'm sure that the Vienna will not make good enough espresso for some
folks, but to me, it still tastes better than Starbucks. It was more
than $100 cheaper than my Capresso and frankly makes better espresso. I
cannot yet speak to the durability of the machine, but the Vienna is
now my favorite inexpensive espresso maker.
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