Saeco Starbucks Sirena Espresso Machine

I purchased Starbucks Sirena through a Starbucks employee and got the discount. They were just discontinuing it and I think I brought it home for under $300. I didn't do any research. She told me that for the price, I was getting a deal. I ...

I am pleased with my new Sirena. I didn't expect spectacular results, but after 6 shots of "practice", I got a nice, better-than-average espresso. It was better than the shots I buy at Starbucks, but not as good as the brew from some of the local...