The Saeco AromaSS Espresso Machine

The stainless steel Saeco Aroma is a traditional pump-driven espresso machine built for simplicity and durability. Its pressurized style portafilter makes the Aroma a great starter machine that reduces the amount of control the user needs to have over the grind setting and tamp pressure. In addition, its 5 ounce boiler ensures lasting steam power that is dispensed through Saeco's signature Pannarello wand to take the guesswork out of frothing and steaming. The neatly wrapped Aroma in a classic stainless steel housing is both stylish and resilient, has a one warranty, but will provide café quality espresso for years.
 
There are two types of portafilters; one is the pressurized style and the other is the commercial style. The Aroma uses the pressurized style, which is easier to use than the commercial as it is more forgiving. The portafilter is made up of three parts, the handle, the filter holder, and the filter basket. Under the filter basket is a small spring-loaded valve that will not open until the pressure in the portafilter has built up. A few seconds after the pump is turned on, the 15 Bar pressure in the portafilter is great enough to push open the valve and release the coffee. For an even better shot you can upgrade the portafilter to a non-pressurized version. When you use the commercial style, it requires the correct texture of the coffee grounds and the right pressure used to pack them. That is, the right grind and tampered grounds makes a huge difference in the quality of espresso produced.