- Separate 10-cup drip coffeemaker and espresso maker
- Auto Espresso Flow allows for tall or short espresso
- Removable 2-1/2-liter water tank with easy-to-read water-level indicator
- Accommodates fresh-ground coffee or ESE coffee pods
- Measures 17-3/4 by 10-1/4 by 13-1/4 inches
Product Features |
Product Details
Would you like to give feedback on images?
|
Product Description
Amazon.com Review
This professional coffee and espresso machine is the workhorse type found in small cafés throughout the United States and Europe. Briel is Europe's largest manufacturer of pump-driven espresso machines. This Multi-Pro Series model delivers both thick espresso and American-style java from fresh-ground coffee or ESE coffee pods--small portions of ground coffee pressed between two pieces of food-compatible paper. Coffee pods are packed with the right weight, roast, and grind, so even the inexperienced barista can consistently make great coffee.
A self-priming pump, fed by filtered suction and water return tubes, serves both the espresso and the drip-coffeemakers. The removable 2-1/2-liter water tank has a water level indicator viewable from the front of the machine. Other features include a cup warmer, removable drip tray and grid, and coffee tamper. And an adjustable electric timing control lets you select serving size in advance. One of two filter holders brews two cups of espresso at a time. And then there's the Turbo Jet frother, equipped with a steam control knob and removable cappuccino nozzle. The frother works beautifully.
The only downside is that the brew head fits so tightly into the filter holder that it limits the amount of coffee that can be loaded into it, which complicates the brewing process when using fresh-ground coffee. A somewhat confusing instruction manual makes trial and error essential to learning how to operate this machine. --Matthew Evans
Editor's note: This item may arrive with water inside from the manufacturer's pressure test. This is a normal occu rrence and doesn't point to a problem with the machine.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
**Owned For Over 4 Years Now**,
By
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Briel ED271APG Multi-Pro Stainless Pump Espresso With10C Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
I was at first a little weary about spending so much on such a machine but now that I own it, I can assure you it is more than worth the price.This machine is all stainless steel and is built very rugged and well and looks GREAT on your counter top.The espresso produced is rich with perfect crema.The frother is a powerhouse that will froth a mountain of foam in no time at all. The coffee maker makers PERFECT coffee thanx to water being heated to the optimal temperature and because it is a cone filter and not a flat bed one which makes a huge difference.Espresso makers under around 150 dollars cannot make "real" espresso because they cannot generate enough bars of pressure.This one generates 15 bars,well above the 9 bars needed for savory espresso.Anything more expensive than this machine only adds large volume commercial capacity.
For home use there is no better choice than this. You will get espresso and coffee as good as any coffee shop from a machine that looks great and is built to last for years. One more thing, ...this machine is not hard to use.... There are only 4 buttons after all. Very easy to use. If you are picky about your coffee/espresso, then get this machine!! =) Follow up : I have now owned this machine for over 4 years and still use it regularly. Sadly the coffee maker side broke after only a few months, but the espresso side is the main reason I bought this machine. From time to time this machine will leak (drip) water from the steam wand area (only while in use) . This is no big deal as it is only a few drops here and there and doesn't affect the performance of this machine . Even after 4 years this baby still works like a charm, making GREAT latte type drinks and espressos just as well as when I first got it. If you are going to use pods I highly recommend using Illy pods over any other brand (I have tried pretty much all of them). To save money I usually just buy whole bean Illy beans or go to my local supermarket and buy whole bean Starbucks Espresso beans and grind them to a fine grind at home. Sometimes I will roast my own espresso beans which is alot of fun with green coffee beans I buy from sweetmarias.com. Some people have mentioned that the slider bar that controls the ammount of espresso you make is useless and makes a different ammount every time . The trick is you have to use the same grind , same ammount of coffee and same tamp each time, which is not that hard to do. Even more importantantly make sure you primer the machine before making any espresso. This is something that is not unique to this machine as the majority of consumer machines require this. To primer it all you do is make one shot of hot water before making any espresso. Otherwise your first shot of espresso is going to be way short. To those who say this machine doesn't stay at temperature long enough to make more than a couple shots at a time or froth alot of milk at a time you are right. But you must realize I have NEVER used or heard of an espresso machine under a grand that will. This is for the most part a machine intended for consumer use. More professional machines have double boilers that allow for non stop use and usually cost well over a grand (usually much more than that). If you are making several shots of espresso by the time you have the head off and throw away the old grinds and add/tamp the new ones and have it back in the machine it is usually up to temperature again and ready to rock. For consumer machines a small ammount of patience is needed, but not much. Making your espresso drinks at home will save you alot of money and, in my humble opionion, the cappas you make on this machine are of much higher quality than most cafes . This machine is fun to use, and 4 years after buying it I am still happy with my purchase.
39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a Combination This Is!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Briel ED271APG Multi-Pro Stainless Pump Espresso With10C Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
My husband purchased the Briel Multi-Pro ED271APG combination pump espresso machine with built in drip coffeemaker. The espresso machine portion is incredible and produces a rich thick crema each time we brew espresso, whether it be from pods of ground coffee. The auto espresso flow feature makes it easy to start and the machine stops automatically based on the amount of coffee you requested. The machine is a real powerhouse in terms of steam pressure for frothing milk. We use this several times a week. But the best feature of the machine is the drip coffeemaker portion. It brews 10 cups of hot coffee in a short amount of time. The pause and serve feature is great. This combination machine is perfect for our counter as it's a multi-purpose machine that is used everyday. You can even brew drip coffee at the same time as making an espresso. Pretty cool...We've had Briel before and are more than satisfied.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for a combination machine,
By Roger (Snohomish, WA USA) - See all my reviews
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Briel ED271APG Multi-Pro Stainless Pump Espresso With10C Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
This machine works great, however I agree with other reviews stating that the instruction sheet is virtually useless. The regular coffee half of the machine works great and it's quite fast. It also keeps the coffee hotter than other machines I've had. I really only have 2 complaints about the machine. 1.) If you keep the machine on a counter that's under a cabinet, you will have to continually pull it out to fill the coffee side of the machine with grounds and water. The lid swings up and it's quite tall. 2.) The water reservoir for the espresso side of the machine is a bit awkward to remove and fill. Other machines lift out easier and have a carry handle. The instructions are correct in stating that it's easier to fill the reservoir with a pitcher rather than removing it. Other than that, it seems well designed and well made for a home machine. I think I'd like to see the control for the frother more accessible on the front of the machine rather than the side, but that's a minor point. This is the best combination machine and I think you'll like it in a home kitchen. Looks nice too, being all stainless steel.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
