- 15-bar pump pressure; makes 2 cups in about 35 seconds
- Auto Espresso Flow system lets coffee strength be set according to taste
- Grinder with various settings, very fine to coarse; frothing wand with temperature control
- Exterior water-lever indicator; shining stainless steel and sturdy black plastic
- Measures 16-1/4 by 12-1/4 by 10 inches
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Briel's Mutli-Pro EG281 espresso machine is backed by the company's 30-plus years in the coffee business, and it shows--this model's focused on presenting café-quality espresso and cappuccino to the home user. To get this high quality, the EG281 has a number of extraordinary features, starting with the attached grinder. The grinder's many settings, from very fine to coarse, account for the many types of beans available. When using different beans, it should be adjusted to find the ideal grind; the adjustment is also necessary to find the right grind in differing temperatures and humidity levels. After the proper grind is found, it places exactly 7 grams, the required amount for one cup of espresso, into the holder.
This Briel also gives a lot of control over the final product, due in part to its Auto Espresso Flow system. This system lets the coffee strength be set according to taste--from a strong, Italian-style short cup to a larger, less-robust brew. The espresso is brewed at the required 190 degrees F, and the machine has 15 bars of pump pressure. And it's speedy, making two cups in about 35 seconds. It also makes good cappuccino, thanks to its included frothing wand, which has its own temperature control. Some other nice features include a CremaMaster filter, which provides a richer crema on each espresso, and an exterior water lever indicator. In shining stainless steel and sturdy black plastic, this machine won't shame any counter. It has 1,360 watts of power and measures 16-1/4 by 12-1/4 by 10 inches (length by height by depth).--A.J. Rathbun
Editor's note: This item may arrive with water inside from the manufacturer's pressure test. This is a normal occurrence and doesn't point to a problem with the machine.
Product Description
Briel's Mutli-Pro EG281 espresso machine is backed by the company's 30-plus years in the coffee business, and it shows--this model's focused on presenting café-quality espresso and cappuccino to the home user. To get this high quality, the EG281 has a number of extraordinary features, starting with the attached grinder. The grinder's many settings, from very fine to coarse, account for the many types of beans available. Briel EG281A Combination Espresso/ Conical Burr Grinder
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing's perfect...,
By A Customer
This review is from: Briel EG281APG Multi-Pro Stainless Steel Pump Espresso Machine with Built-In Coffee Grinder (Kitchen)
As I had expected from reviews & plenty of research the Briel Multi-Pro series makes great espresso with little fuss. Additionally the frother froths quickly and easily. I am very satisfied with the overall quality of this unit and the quietness of the pump. Here's my take on each of the features included within this unit on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being best).Overall Unit Quality: 4 Ease of Use: 5 Filter Holder: 3 Crema Master Filter: 5 Turbo-Jet Frother Attachment: 5 Grinder: 4 On Quality: Knobs for adjustment of grind & steam could have more of a solidly built feel but are adaquate. On Ease of Use: Quite nice. Grind the beans into the filter holder, tamp, put the filter holder into place, press the start button. A cup of espresso in less than 45 seconds from start of grind to taking the first sip. On Filter Holder: Quality of construction is quite good, however overall depth is somewhat shallow. Although you can put in a double dose of grind, it's rather tight. On Crema Master Filter: It's required and being a seperate unit makes it easy to clean. On Turbo-Jet Frother: Steams quite well and creates a large amount of froth from a small amount of low-fat. On Grinder: Grinds well however the auto-doser is not adjustable. If you don't like the amount of coffee per dose you'll have to adjust by removing or adding a small amount of pre-ground. Overall if the doser was adjustable & the filter holder deaper this unit would rate an easy 5. Those are the only drawbacks I have found yet. But when looking at the cost of a seperate grinder as opposed to this attached unit, the savings over the seperate grinder makes this a worth while investment.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Where to obtain parts!,
By James Platt (Quebec, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Briel EG281APG Multi-Pro Stainless Steel Pump Espresso Machine with Built-In Coffee Grinder (Kitchen)
Hey folks,Same gasket problem as most folks had, but SOLVED! Coffee and coffee grain used to piss all over the place out from on top of the filter holder due to a badly deteriorated gasket. The technical support team for Briel here in Canada are very informative and very comprehensive. The numbers for support are: U.S.A. = 1-800-763-6699 You can obtain parts ordering information for the nearest distributor near you. The gasket is easily user-serviced and no take-apart is necessary. Simply flip the machine over, grab the smallest flat-head screwdriver you can buy, get a flashlight, locate the silicone gasket and gently pry it out with the screwdriver. Order a replacement gasket from one of the distributors, pop it back in place and start enjoying amazing espresso pulls again! The distributor they recommended to me was: Café Express Distributon They have replacement parts for all Briel models available. Enjoy folks! James
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fresh Espresso Lover,
By A Customer
This review is from: Briel EG281APG Multi-Pro Stainless Steel Pump Espresso Machine with Built-In Coffee Grinder (Kitchen)
A friend of mine had the BRIEL EG281 multi-pro with built in coffee grinder. They absolutely love having fresh coffee beans ground on the spot, then placed in a filter holder for an "instant" espresso. I was surprised at the rich crema and texture that the espresso coffee was extracted from the machine, which proves to me this machine is a winner. It takes a strong pump to give a proper espresso.Then it blew my mind when I learned you can also use the coffee pod or serving. I've had illycaffe in the past and actually like the pods my friend had better. The extraction was even richer with the pod and there was absolutely no messy cleanup. I've had an entry level pump espresso machine from Krups and found it to be marginal at best. I'm sold on BRIEL and this MULTI-PRO machine is great. I'm not sure if I'm going to buy the one with the built in grinder or the one with the built in 10-cup drip coffeemaker. Maybe I'll have to get both!
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