- Sales Rank: #132658 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Starbucks
Features
- espresso machine
- espresso machine
STAINLESS STEEL AND GRAY IN COLOR. THIS IS A USED STARBUCKS BARISTA SIN 006 ESPRESSO MACHINE. MAY HAVE SOME SCRATCHES FROM USE. COMES WITH WATER RESERVOIR, ALL 3 TRAYS AND 3 CUPS. NO PORTAFILTER OR DRIP TRAY SCREEN INCLUDED. WILL HAVE TO HAVE OR PURCHASE ON YOUR OWN. BEEN TESTED AND WORKS GREAT!
SERIAL NUMBER: 170837
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful.
By A. Christian
My family loves its espresso and we've tried around 4-5 espresso machines over the last 20 years. So what makes the Starbucks Barista fabulous? It flat-out works!Additionally: * Reasonably priced * There is no auto-anything. (ie, no frills that'll just break later) * It's heavy and solid - a quality piece of workmanship * Actually made by Saeco (and just re-branded by Starbucks)How does it compare to other machines I've used? We've tried the cheap models (~$100) and they broke or wore out after a year or so. We've tried the really expensive models (~$1000) and with a bunch of internal moving parts and auto-grinder, auto-tamper, auto-cleaner, etc. etc. These often gum up, break, or insist some internal plastic piece is out of place (think "PC LOAD LETTER" for an espresso machine).
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By M. E. Bessette
I've owned a Starbucks Barista for about ten years now. In fact, I decided to find a second one in case the 1st one decides to give it up. It's a workhorse of a machine, which I use at least five times a day for Americano-style regular cups on-demand and for espresso on occasion. The white version is probably the most practical since it is easiest to keep looking clean, whereas the graphite or stainless versions are somewhat more "perpetual care." The color finishes are extremely durable and made to last for many years. The stainless version case is about 2mm thick - nice and strong.Since these are no longer being made (at least not under the Starbucks name, and I'm not finding them elsewhere) it seems a good idea to locate a little-used one because a comparable machine would be at least twice the price this model sold for when new, and even then, those higher priced ones are not highly rated unless you get to the commercial end of the market, four or more times the price.It's worth cleaning the upper gasket-seal regularly so it doesn't get worn away by trapped grounds and to check the stainless insert that receives the coffee grounds to ensure that the holes are not being plugged-up with too finely ground coffee. A tiny fishing float added to the tank will aid in monitoring the water level in low-light situations.The Starbucks Barista can't be beat for good, clean design and functionality.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By scifiaddict
I owned one of these units new in 2003 and it functioned very well for over 7 years. Eventually the boiler had to be rebuilt and then it functioned well for another year before giving up the ghost. I researched a lot of different new models but finally bought a used version of the same one on Amazon about a year ago. It's working great. Too bad they're no longer available new. The new ones are a lot more expensive and the reviews are mixed compared to the reviews on this one.
Starbucks Barista Home Espresso Machine - Stainless Steel
In Stock! Go to STORE Now !A reliable little work horseBy A. Christian
My family loves its espresso and we've tried around 4-5 espresso machines over the last 20 years. So what makes the Starbucks Barista fabulous? It flat-out works!Additionally: * Reasonably priced * There is no auto-anything. (ie, no frills that'll just break later) * It's heavy and solid - a quality piece of workmanship * Actually made by Saeco (and just re-branded by Starbucks)How does it compare to other machines I've used? We've tried the cheap models (~$100) and they broke or wore out after a year or so. We've tried the really expensive models (~$1000) and with a bunch of internal moving parts and auto-grinder, auto-tamper, auto-cleaner, etc. etc. These often gum up, break, or insist some internal plastic piece is out of place (think "PC LOAD LETTER" for an espresso machine).
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By M. E. Bessette
I've owned a Starbucks Barista for about ten years now. In fact, I decided to find a second one in case the 1st one decides to give it up. It's a workhorse of a machine, which I use at least five times a day for Americano-style regular cups on-demand and for espresso on occasion. The white version is probably the most practical since it is easiest to keep looking clean, whereas the graphite or stainless versions are somewhat more "perpetual care." The color finishes are extremely durable and made to last for many years. The stainless version case is about 2mm thick - nice and strong.Since these are no longer being made (at least not under the Starbucks name, and I'm not finding them elsewhere) it seems a good idea to locate a little-used one because a comparable machine would be at least twice the price this model sold for when new, and even then, those higher priced ones are not highly rated unless you get to the commercial end of the market, four or more times the price.It's worth cleaning the upper gasket-seal regularly so it doesn't get worn away by trapped grounds and to check the stainless insert that receives the coffee grounds to ensure that the holes are not being plugged-up with too finely ground coffee. A tiny fishing float added to the tank will aid in monitoring the water level in low-light situations.The Starbucks Barista can't be beat for good, clean design and functionality.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By scifiaddict
I owned one of these units new in 2003 and it functioned very well for over 7 years. Eventually the boiler had to be rebuilt and then it functioned well for another year before giving up the ghost. I researched a lot of different new models but finally bought a used version of the same one on Amazon about a year ago. It's working great. Too bad they're no longer available new. The new ones are a lot more expensive and the reviews are mixed compared to the reviews on this one.
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