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Swan Nordic One Touch Espresso

Name: Swan Nordic One Touch Espresso
Brand: Swan

SK22150GRYN

The Swan Nordic One Touch (SK22150GRYN, Slate Grey) is a budget, Scandi-styled espresso machine.

1250 W220-240 V50/60 Hz

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At a glance

The Swan Nordic One Touch (SK22150GRYN, Slate Grey) is a budget, Scandi-styled espresso machine. It takes ground coffee or ESE pods and makes espresso, cappuccino or latte at the touch of a button, using a detachable 500 ml milk tank and a 1.7 litre water tank. Owners like the coffee's taste, the quick heat-up, the ease of use and the looks. The automatic froth divides opinion, preset cup sizes need trial and error, and the build is mostly plastic. Some owners find the coffee weak, and the 15 vs 20 bar pressure claim is inconsistent. Several report faults from day one or within a year, so long-term durability is uncertain. It suits beginners who want push-button milky drinks, not aspiring home baristas. It appears discontinued in the UK, with new stock unavailable and mainly used units on sale.

Strengths

One-button espresso, cappuccino and latte, each in two cup sizes, with automatic frothing from a detachable milk tank
Large 1.7 litre water tank and 500 ml milk tank
Most owners find the coffee tasty and strong, with a quick 90-second preheat

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Easy to set up and use, and widely praised Scandi design
Came with a 2-year warranty

Things to consider

Milk froth can be coarse and short-lived, with no manual steam wand for finer texture
Preset drink sizes are hard to match to cups, and some units drip
Plastic build and wood-effect trim; some owners noticed a plastic taste at first

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Some owners report weak coffee, and pressure claims conflict (15 vs 20 bar)
Reports of units faulty on arrival or failing within months to a year, with slow repairs
No longer stocked new by UK retailers

Who is it for, and who is it not for?

Good for

Beginners and students who want push-button lattes and cappuccinos
Households making several milky drinks in a row, thanks to the large tanks
Buyers who care about a stylish Scandi look on the counter

May not suit

Home baristas who want to texture milk for latte art
Heavy users making several coffees a day who want a robust, low-maintenance machine
Anyone wanting to use whole beans, as there is no grinder

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What the features mean in everyday use.

Electrical rating

Swan's manual for SK22150 (all colours) lists 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz and a power consumption of 1250 W.

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Swan SK22150GRYN Nordic One Touch Espresso Machine User Manual

Capacity

The machine has a detachable 1.7 litre water tank and a detachable 500 ml milk tank, so several drinks can be made between refills.

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One-touch operation

Espresso, cappuccino and latte each have their own button. Press once for a small cup and twice for a large one; the milk is frothed automatically from the milk tank.

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Coffee and heat-up

Swan claims a 90-second preheat, steam pressure control and a self-priming system. The machine takes ground coffee and ESE pods, but not beans.

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Spec inconsistencies

Published specifications disagree. Swan's own description on Amazon UK and B&Q says 15 bars, while the Amazon UK title and spec table say 20 bars. Power is 1250 W in the manual and 1100 W on Amazon UK. One UK buyer says the box states 15 bar.

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Coffee taste

Most UK buyers and Real Homes' tester praise the coffee as tasty, hot and strong, comparing it favourably with coffee-shop drinks.

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Milk froth quality

Opinions on the automatic milk system are split. Several owners like the frothy milk and the removable tank. Real Homes and some buyers find the froth coarse, with large bubbles that collapse quickly, and unsuitable for latte art; one household uses a separate frother.

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Mess and portafilter

Real Homes found the process messy with coffee grounds at every use. If the portafilter is not twisted fully into place, pressure can force it out. Some buyers report drips after brewing.

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Drink sizes

The preset drink sizes take adjusting to: the small sizes are very small, and the large ones can overflow mugs.

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Swan Nordic One Touch Espresso Machine review: an easygoing coffee machine (Real Homes)

Finish and materials

The body, tools and wood-effect trim are plastic. Some buyers find it looks or feels cheap, and a few noticed a plastic taste at first; one needed repeated vinegar flushes to clear it. Light finishes such as cream can discolour.

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Design

Many UK buyers like the Scandi look in grey and blue, calling it stunning or gorgeous on the counter.

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UK availability

The Slate Grey and Blue Amazon UK listings are 'Currently unavailable'. B&Q's blue and white pages are sold out, eBay UK's grey and green catalogue pages are sold out, and Kettle and Toaster Man's white model is out of stock. Only used units turn up on eBay UK, so the machine appears to be discontinued in the UK.

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Guarantee

The machine came with a 2-year warranty.

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Who it suits

Real Homes recommends it for students and for people who enjoy a milky coffee without wanting barista skills. A UK buyer calls it good for beginners but too fiddly for 3-4 coffees a day.

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Ease of use

Buyers widely find it easy to set up and use, with one button for each drink. Several say it is easy to clean, though one found the milk tank awkward to clean and another found the filters clogged after a few uses.

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Reliability

Several buyers report faults. One machine's electrics failed after about three months, and the warranty repair agent said it could not be repaired. Another stopped working properly after about a year. Two buyers say their machine did not work from the start, and one says milk stopped coming out of the frothing tube despite regular descaling.

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Milk tank fitting

The latte and cappuccino buttons only work when the milk tank is fully seated. One buyer's tank was stiff, and until it was pushed fully in only the espresso lights came on.

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SWAN Nordic One Touch Espresso Machine, 15 Bars of Pressure, Milk Frothing Steamer, Scandi-style, SK22150BLUN, Blue, 1.7 L Tank : Amazon.co.uk

Coffee strength

A minority of buyers find the espresso weak or the pressure lacking, and one says the machine is noisy. A buyer suggests using finely ground coffee, as supermarket pre-ground can make weak espresso.

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One-touch operation

Espresso, cappuccino and latte each have their own button. Press once for a small cup and twice for a large one; the milk is frothed automatically from the milk tank.

Technical fact · See source

Coffee and heat-up

Swan claims a 90-second preheat, steam pressure control and a self-priming system. The machine takes ground coffee and ESE pods, but not beans.

Manufacturer's claim · See source

Spec inconsistencies

Technical fact · See source

Coffee taste

Most UK buyers and Real Homes' tester praise the coffee as tasty, hot and strong, comparing it favourably with coffee-shop drinks.

User experience · See source

Milk froth quality

User experience · See source

Mess and portafilter

Real Homes found the process messy with coffee grounds at every use. If the portafilter is not twisted fully into place, pressure can force it out. Some buyers report drips after brewing.

User experience · See source

Drink sizes

The preset drink sizes take adjusting to: the small sizes are very small, and the large ones can overflow mugs.

User experience · See source

Swan Nordic One Touch Espresso Machine review: an easygoing coffee machine (Real Homes)

Finish and materials

User experience · See source

Design

Many UK buyers like the Scandi look in grey and blue, calling it stunning or gorgeous on the counter.

User experience · See source

UK availability

Inference from the sources · See source

Guarantee

The machine came with a 2-year warranty.

Manufacturer's claim · See source

Who it suits

Real Homes recommends it for students and for people who enjoy a milky coffee without wanting barista skills. A UK buyer calls it good for beginners but too fiddly for 3-4 coffees a day.

User experience · See source

Ease of use

User experience · See source

Reliability

User experience · See source

Milk tank fitting

The latte and cappuccino buttons only work when the milk tank is fully seated. One buyer's tank was stiff, and until it was pushed fully in only the espresso lights came on.

User experience · See source

SWAN Nordic One Touch Espresso Machine, 15 Bars of Pressure, Milk Frothing Steamer, Scandi-style, SK22150BLUN, Blue, 1.7 L Tank : Amazon.co.uk

Coffee strength

A minority of buyers find the espresso weak or the pressure lacking, and one says the machine is noisy. A buyer suggests using finely ground coffee, as supermarket pre-ground can make weak espresso.

User experience · See source

User experience

What do reviews say?

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Summarised from the 28 reviews we read. A review can mention several points, so the theme counts can add up to more than 28.

Store ratings

Amazon

118 ratings

27 reviews read

4.1 / 5

ebay.co.uk

1 rating

1 review read

5 / 5

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UK owners mostly like the coffee: espresso, cappuccino and latte at a button press, with tasty, hot results and a short heat-up. Many find it easy to set up and use, praise the Scandi look, and like the large water and removable milk tanks. Complaints focus on build and consistency. The body and 'wood' trim are plastic, some noticed a plastic taste at first, and a minority find the coffee weak or doubt the advertised pressure. The automatic froth divides opinion, with some finding it coarse, and some units drip or clog. Several owners report faults: units that failed out of the box or within months, milk that stopped flowing, and slow warranty repairs. Overall it is seen as a stylish, beginner-friendly machine rather than one for coffee enthusiasts.

What buyers like

Coffee tastes good, hot and close to coffee-shop quality15 reviews
Easy to set up, use and clean10 reviews
Attractive Scandi/retro design8 reviews
Milk system and frothy milk work well5 reviews
Large water and milk tanks are convenient3 reviews
Good value for money2 reviews

Common complaints

Coffee weak or pressure lower than advertised5 reviews
Plastic build, cheap look or plastic taste5 reviews
Faulty on arrival, broke down or milk stopped flowing5 reviews
Milk froth disappointing3 reviews
Drips after brewing2 reviews
Cleaning hassle: clogged filters or awkward milk tank2 reviews
Noisy in use1 review

How was this summary made?

Summarised from 28 reviews. The summary is drawn from opinions that recur in the reviews read; each theme shows how many reviews mention it. These counts are not a rate and do not apply to every unit.

28 unique review texts. Full reviews: 8 UK top reviews on Amazon UK grey (s20), 8 on blue (s21) and 1 on eBay UK (s2). Plus 11 distinct excerpts quoted on the s20 (7) and s21 (4) pages, without author or date; some may be from non-UK buyers. Five South African reviews were excluded. The AI summaries were used only as input.

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J*** 5/5 12 April 2021 Amazon Reviewer describes the blue model

I was hesitant to get this machine based on some of the reviews commenting on the difficulty in cleaning this machine. Don't let them fool you, I've been using it twice a day for a month now and it's pristine! It's VERY easy to clean. The espresso is perfect every time, the milk wand takes a little getting used to though - but once you get the hang of it you get great results. Just bear in mind that this is a short machine so you won't get your fancy tall latte glasses under it (I forgot to check the dimensions) but any other cup fits.…
A*** C*** 1/5 28 December 2021 Amazon Slate Grey listing

We purchased this machine in June, and by September the electrics had packed up. The response to our claim on the warranty was extremely slow, but the machine was eventually returned to the official repair agent. After 10 weeks when it was almost impossible to obtain any response from the repair agent, let alone any information about the progress of any work, the machine was returned in appalling broken packaging with no information. Swan eventually said the agent claimed that the machine could not be repaired.…
P*** L*** 3/5 9 October 2022 Amazon Slate Grey listing

As far as good quality, tasty coffee is concerned it's hard to beat a coffee shop and a professional Barista, or a 'break the bank' Gagglia! This Swan appliance isn't up to scratch... it doesn't froth well, fresh milk still tastes of plastic after several months of use and no matter what coffee I use, the taste just isn't there... Disappointed.
S*** K*** 2/5 31 January 2021 Amazon Slate Grey listing

What was really a no go for me is that this machine is actually 15 BAR machine only, not 20 BAR. You can see it on the box and you can find it by how coffee tastes.
d*** 5/5 15 July 2021 Amazon Slate Grey listing

This coffee machine is brilliant. I had a breville one cup which was great, but this is far better. There is one thing people need to know. It took 2 bottles of white vinegar to clear the plastic taste from the inside. It took a couple of hours, but after that. Just brilliant.
A*** 5/5 16 July 2021 Amazon Slate Grey listing

I've had it for a month now and there's no sign of any staining or mess so I can only conclude that either I've been lucky like the other Which subscribers or some people just like to moan about stuff on the Internet.
D*** 4/5 7 February 2021 Amazon Slate Grey listing

Easy to use once you have got the hang of using it great little machine for a quick coffee at home
B*** K*** 5/5 28 August 2021 Amazon Slate Grey listing

It is the bestcoffe make r what i ever had. 20bars pressure, not too quiet but very eficient to make a home coffe. Plus is: you can put large size of your favourite mug inside the place where coffe going not only small cup like in others coffe makers, you have a 3 kind of coffe-americana, cappucino and late with two sizes (small and large).…
Customer No rating No date Amazon Excerpt quoted on the Slate Grey listing; author and date not shown

...Problem being milk not coming out of the frothing tube despite regular descaling and Swan advising to descale the Milk tank cover and Froth nozzle....
P*** M*** 5/5 9 September 2023 Amazon Blue SK22150BLUN

I was charged a lot more then is being advertised and should be refunded the difference. Had the product since July last year no longer works properly. Personally would advise a manual one over an automatic. It’s fine if you don’t care how your coffee tastes and don’t know how a late should look.
M*** M*** 4/5 2 July 2023 Amazon Blue SK22150BLUN

After setting up the machine only the two top espresso lights were illuminated and I couldn’t initiate the latte or cappuccino function - it turns out the milk tank wasn’t pushed in enough as it was quite stiff and it prevented the machine from using those two functions (even though it allowed me to produce steam through the wand).
S*** 5/5 6 December 2021 Amazon Blue SK22150BLUN

Bought this as it was a Which? Best Buy. Wasn’t disappointed. For the money it is a cracking little machine and makes brilliant coffee. Easy to use and clean.… It does, however, drip! We just leave a small bowl underneath to catch the drips so it’s really no big deal.
A*** 1/5 22 June 2021 Amazon Blue SK22150BLUN

Looks cartoonish, the colour in real life looks cheap, everything about this machine feels like you were mugged off your money. The machine produces very average froth and the quality of coffee is poor, I am very disappointed considering the prices, plus it is cumbersome and not easy to clean the milk tank :(
G*** 4/5 2 December 2022 Amazon Blue SK22150BLUN

It’s very pretty, easy to use and makes good coffees. However it’s a lot and I mean a lot of plastic. I thought just maybe for the price it was at the wood would be real but unfortunately that was plastic too.…
R*** 3/5 3 June 2021 Amazon Blue SK22150BLUN

It’s ok but after a few uses the filters get clogged up. You have to unscrew 3 screws on the coffee filter to access and change it.
D*** 5/5 27 September 2021 Amazon Blue SK22150BLUN

Great coffee maker thats easy to use and produces espressos, capuccinos and lattes up to coffee shop standard and maybe better. Easy to choose the type and size of your coffee and produce lovely frothy milk for hot chocolate. Simple initial set up and operation. The water tank has plenty of capacity as has the milk tank. Looks good and slightly retro.…
Customer No rating No date Amazon Excerpt quoted on the Blue listing; author and date not shown

I couldn't even use for first time because was faulted. I didn't like the coffee machine quality I found it very cheap.
Customer No rating No date Amazon Excerpt quoted on the Blue listing; author and date not shown

Love it , easy to use, great latte or cappuccino with 1 button.
c*** 5/5 24 February 2021 ebay.co.uk Slate Grey SK22150GRYN

Good brew two or three times a day ready in 90 seconds

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swan nordic one touch espresso machin UNBOXING

This video shows an unboxing of a pre-owned Swan Nordic espresso coffee maker in spruce blue. The presenter inspects the machine and its included attachments, noting that it arrives in clean condition despite being second-hand. He particularly praises the spruce blue finish and stylish wood-effect details.

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At a glance

Strengths

Things to consider

Good for

May not suit

Good to know

Electrical rating

Capacity

One-touch operation

Coffee and heat-up

Spec inconsistencies

Coffee taste

Milk froth quality

Mess and portafilter

Drink sizes

Finish and materials

Design

UK availability

Guarantee

Who it suits

Ease of use

Reliability

Milk tank fitting

Coffee strength

One-touch operation

Coffee and heat-up

Spec inconsistencies

Coffee taste

Milk froth quality

Mess and portafilter

Drink sizes

Finish and materials

Design

UK availability

Guarantee

Who it suits

Ease of use

Reliability

Milk tank fitting

Coffee strength

What do reviews say?

Store ratings

What buyers like

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