Espressione Luna Wall-Mount Pump Espresso Machine

After speaking to the folks from ESPRESSIONE here in the USA, I shopped to see who had this item and was glad to see it stocked by AMAZON.

I purchased the unit and received the ground coffee adaptor kit. It's designed first for use with pods and it produces a sensational, hot, delicious espresso from the pods. Now after making small change to the brewhead screen, you can use your favorite powder (ground) coffee with the machine and get a super result.

The item has a thermoblock for producing instant steam. I find that it produces immediate, strong, hot, dry steam which creates beautiful frothed or steamed milk.

The design of the machine is killer and it does not take up valuable counter space.

I highly recommend this machine for home or office use.


Fairfax has discontinued this product   April 13, 2003
 0 out of 4 found this review helpful

Thanks for your suggestion. I buy my coffee pods from Fairfax. I asked them and they said this machine was discontinued and that they did not stock spares :(

If you know of anyone who has parts please let me know.

Graham


LUNA IS A SENSATIONAL MACHINE   April 5, 2003
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I've owned a ESPRESSIONE LUNA for two years. It's absolutely sensational and I highly recommend it to others. Makes a killer espresso and with thermoblock for steam, froths milk quickly with powerful dry steam. Use it with pods and extract a beautiful espresso.

Someone from the UK commented that he bought the machine and could not get service. He should contact Fairfax Kitchenware in London for repair suggestions (It's where I shop).

LUNA is a beautiful work of art that creates an excellent espresso product.


Lovely machine but not built to last.   March 31, 2003
 1 out of 3 found this review helpful

I got this machine a little over a year ago but have had to stop using the steam function because it has developed a crack in the steam block which makes it quite dangerous to use.

What's worse is that I can't find anyone in the UK willing to service it. Think twice before you buy it - it did work perfectly for a year but now it looks like I'll have to buy a new machine and I won't be buying another one of these.


My newest addition to the household!   February 25, 2003
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Why I like coffee:
I first started working as a barista in a coffee-bar 5-years ago, and at that time coffee wasn't my favourite beverage. I loved the smell, but I had never had a really good cup! In order to make the drinks we served perfectly, I had to taste every blend and recepie on the list, and soon I was the espresso-lover I am today.
Why I like the LUNA:
What I find most important about espresso-machines are that they make a good espresso! This is the base for almost all coffee drinks.
If you get a machine that looks good, but doesn't provide the goods, I promise you that it will lead a lonley life.
Luckily, with the LUNA I can now say that I have both a potent brewer, and something that will put a smile on my face when I pass it. In addition to this it's extremely easy to use, and with the pods there is no mess to clean up!
As an accessorie you can also get an extra filter-cup holder for one or two cups of ground-espresso. This is not a must, but a good idea if you like to experiment with different blends.