Briel ES41BPG Apollo Espresso Machine

by Briel

Product Features

• 15-bar pump pressure brews 2 cups in about 35 seconds
• Accommodates fresh-ground coffee or ESE coffee pods
• Thermostats for regulating coffee cycle, steaming process, and safe use
• Large removable water reservoir; no-drip system; VHS instructional video included
• Measures 12-3/4 by 10-1/2 by 13-1/4 inches; 10-year pump warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.4 x 12.5 x 10.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000059XO7
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #411,567 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Briel's Apollo espresso machine is backed by the company's 30-plus years in the coffee business and it shows--this model's designed to deliver café-quality espresso and cappuccino to the home user. To get this high quality, the Apollo has a number of extraordinary features. The espresso is brewed at the required 190 degrees F, and the machine has 15 bars of pump pressure. It's speedy, brewing 2 cups in about 35 seconds. It also makes good cappuccino, because of its included frothing wand, and can be used both with ground coffee and with ESE coffee pods. Some other nice features include a patented Cremaker filter, which provides a richer crema on each espresso, a removable water tank, a no-drip system, two thermostats that regulate the coffee cycle and steaming process, and a third safety thermostat located on the pump that notices abnormal use. Made of sturdy black plastic, this machine won't shame any counter. It has 1,260 watts of power and a 10-year pump warranty. --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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ESPRESSO LOVER WITH NEW FIND, June 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Briel ES41BPG Apollo Espresso Machine (Kitchen)

I am in receipt of the new BRIEL APOLLO machine. This item is a home run! We have a BRIEL combination pump espresso machine and built-in coffee machine from their Multi-Pro series and have much success. However, we needed a smaller unit in size, that still made a powerful espresso, for our beach house.

This modular design which combines all the great features that are found on our higher priced machine from Briel (strong pump pressure, Crema Master filter for consistent genuine crema and easy-to-clean water tank and drip tray), with innovative new developments which are guaranteed to make the production of espresso and cappuccino at home easier than ever before. We really like the fact, that even at this lower pricepoint, the machine features the ESE adaptable feature for use with both traditional ground coffee or coffee servings (pods) which produce a rich coffee extraction each and every time. This machine produces a greater amount of powerful dry steam for frothing milk than any other machine we've owned or tried.The machine is incredibly easy to use.

We recommend this machine highly for lover's of espresso coffee that don't have a lot of counter space or who need an additional machine for another home or property. At this price, I'm tempted to buy a couple more for gifts, which would make a couple of people very happy.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible quality at a very low price, August 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Briel ES41BPG Apollo Espresso Machine (Kitchen)

We just received our Briel APOLLO machine. It's nothing short of fantastic!

The extraction of the espresso is rich and at the perfect hot temperature. It's virtually instant that you can froth the milk for creating a rich, thick froth. The machine is very powerful.

It's a great feature that the machine can be used with either traditional ground espresso or the new innovation of the coffee pod serving. We obtained the ESPRESSIONE coffee pods from amazon.com and they are fantastic.

Now we can avoid the expense of having to leave our house in the evening to have a rich, hot cappuccino or latte. The BRIEL APOLLO does the trick and the machine pays for itself quickly if you are a frequent espresso drinker.

We highly recommend the machine and have found BRIEL products very reliable in the past.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My New Best Friend!, June 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Briel ES41BPG Apollo Espresso Machine (Kitchen)

Dear Consumers,

I have to say, this is one of the best espresso machines I have ever owned! The machines two thermostats regulate the coffe cycle and steaming process, with a third thermostat located on the pump so the machine can operate safely under continuous use. The steam supply of the machine is excellent as well, it provides enough steam for 6 cappuccinos. The steam supply is ready in a matter of minutes, after the machine is turned on. This machines produces a perfect espresso every time, getting my day off to a wonderful start. For these reasons I can truely call this machine my new best friend!

Consumer