Espresso Machines – STARBUCKS Coffee Maker – Zia, Athena, Barista
Starbucks Estro Barista Zia model retail price $275 – another good beginner model; a bit overpriced, but works well and makes good solid espresso shots; some issues with structure have been mentioned in other reviews, but none found with this particular one
Starbucks Barista Athena?„? Espresso Machine model retail price $299 – a superb machine; well worth the money spent; overuse will cause the engine to break down, recommended for casual use only; steam wand works well
Starbucks Barista?® Espresso Machine model retail price $350 – another Starbucks winner; consistent performance and solid design
Starbucks Espresso Machine Italia model retail price $895 – the best of home use espresso machines; a little tricky to figure out, but once the timing is mastered, it creates perfect espresso every time
Starbucks Espresso Machine Italia Digital model retail price $995 – what problems were had with its non-digital function are corrected in this model; perfect espresso; the machine seems to make the drinks quickly and effortlessly; would spend the money again
MR COFFEE espresso machines:
All models, retail price varies
For moderately priced espresso machines, these do not report the design flaws that others in its price range have; good for the beginning student of coffee construction; steam wand is not overly powerful, but slow and steady makes the right foam
And just for fun.
November 4th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
This is really a question, not a comment. I purchased the Barista One Cup Coffee Maker and it worked fine for the first month but now it leaks when brewing. A good portion of the coffee is flowing down around the coffee cup instead of into it and it goes all over the counter. What can I do about this, other than returning it for a full refund?
December 23rd, 2007 at 3:48 pm
I am having similar problems with mine after about a year. I’ve cleaned it and inspected it and have not found anything obviously wrong but it keeps leaking on the outside?
August 16th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
I have a Starbucks Barista Zia. A scary thing happened: The steam knob actually blew off and flew across the room like a missle. When I screwed it back in it only steams now and won’t make coffee. Do you suppose a part is missing, a gasket or something? I called Starbucks (which sent me to Saeco, which gave me the phone number of a service guy 40 miles away. He had no ideas over the phone. Does anyone have a manual or info?
Thanks,
Jeann (suffering coffee-deprivation)
October 14th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Iam looking for a parts book on a Barista Athena Type : IIN 017H
I need a switch fot it.
Thank You Bob
November 9th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
I NEED TO FIND A NEW HANDLE FOR THE ATHENA EXPRESSO MECH
November 21st, 2008 at 7:31 pm
I am seeking a parts supplier for an Athena Barrista. Need water pump.
January 27th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
You can resolve the problem of dripping and putting a new rubber gasket in.
February 4th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
We have lost directions for our Starbucks Barjista Athena Machine that was purchased in 2003, could you help us get directions or is there another online source??
Thank you for your time.
February 6th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
This may help all you folks who have Starbucks Machines:
Some were made by SAECO (my Barista Zia for example). This fellow and his daughter repair all sorts of machines and did a great job repairing mine (the steaming knob blew off and lost a part). I live in Portland OR anddropped it off when I was in WA. They mailed it back to me.
For manuals, try the SAECO website and send email to customer support. I was able to download a manual from them. It didn’t show up on the website, but they emailed it to me as an attachment.
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July 6th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I was just Wondering how much does the cheapest but most relieable espresso maker cost. . . . “
August 6th, 2009 at 12:57 am
I am looking for a Barista one cup coffee maker. Can anyone one suggest where to find one?
Thanks you.
Peter
August 20th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
I have a Barista Athena model SIN 017H
and this morning I saw a lot of steam coming out
and big noise with the gasket. Very hot!
What is the problem?
Thank you. Tito
October 25th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
I have a Starbucks Barista?® Espresso Machine and I have lost my manual and was wondering if you could please send me a new one?
Thank-you!
Dorothy
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Need new complete handle for Barista expresso coffe maker. Please direct me how to order part. Thank you.
December 14th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
I am looking for several parts for my Barista Home Espresso Machine. Where can I find: Ground Coffee Backet; Pod Coffee Basket; Pod Coffee Pressure insert; Starbucks Rapporto filter; Brew Head Cleaner and the measuring spoon.
January 19th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I need to get the tool for the machine so that I can clean the part where the pod attaches. It is building up with pressure and dripping very very slowly
March 13th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
We too have a Satrbucks Barist Expresso Maker, yesterday the machine when “poof” & a white cloud came from under the unit & water went everywhere—someone please give me an idea if it “shot” or if it just needs a CLEANING. Then of course, pleae give us an idea how to take it apart to clean the unit.