- Espresso machine with electronically regulated temperatures and 15-bar pump pressure
- 800-watt aluminum boiler; Crema Master filters; AquaStop no-drip system
- Uses fresh ground coffee or E.S.E. pods; 40-ounce, removable water reservoir
- Built-in water filter; warming plate; removable drip tray for easy clean up
- Measures 11 by 12 by 13; 1-year warranty
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Pump espresso machine in rich black finish. New revolutionary modular construction featuring cassette. Metallic faceplate, drip tray & warming plate.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
CremaMaster waives the rules!,
By . "scarlet9" (OH United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Briel ES42F Artemis Pump Espresso Machine, Black (Kitchen)
In the winter of 1991-92, I worked at an Army gym where we had a little combo style coffee machine for the staff -- drip on one side, espresso on the other. I was an instant espresso convert. I have pined for years, but still had never purchased my own machine -- until now.
After comparing dollars to donuts on *many* machines, then surfing the Briel website -- I decided on Artemis. I have drunk quite my share of espresso, and I have only ever seen crema like this twice! Little combo machines just can't build enough pressure like a good pump machine such as the Artemis. Out of the box, I rinsed everything, reassembled and fired it right up for some of the best espresso I've ever had. A new brick of Jacobs Krönung didn't hurt. Feed your machine good coffee. Not even the best machine in the world can make bad coffee grounds produce good coffee. Briel waives the rules and gives you thousand dollar coffee and ease of operation for the tiny little price of Artemis. "Artemis for Dummies": This is a 5-star HOME machine -- as long as you FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. Removal of the water reservoir is indeed a bit stiff at first, but it does break-in soon. You MUST NOT overfill the filter. When you first set the machine up, place a filter in the filter holder and put the holder into the machine. Note how far the handle turns when empty. If you can't turn it that far when the filter is loaded with coffee, it is overfilled and the filter holder WILL leak. Do NOT "pack" the scoop. My first cup was from a freshly opened brick and the coffee was still too compacted -- this led to overfilling, and the filter holder leaked EXACTLY as the manual said it would. Thankfully, the drip tray is very easy to remove, and well grilled to prevent sloshing or spilling. The first few times you load the filter -- tamp it, mount it on the machine, then remove it and look at the grounds. If the grounds have flared high around the sides, the scoop was packed too full and the machine will leak. While the frothing nozzle does seem a little bit low at first, it is really quite adequate, and if need be -- the machine can be easily sidled up to the edge of a sink, or raised atop that never-used breadboard. The last time I was this positively giddy over a fabulous appliance choice was when I got my 5qt Kitchenaid mixer!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Good Little Machine,
By TN Mom "kimberwing" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Briel ES42F Artemis Pump Espresso Machine, Black (Kitchen)
Having been wooed by the price break over the list cost, I was hoping for something better than the old cheapie Krupps I once owned, and the Artemis delivered. It cranks out the espresso in a flash, and the quality was wonderful.
One thing that really bugs me about this machine is the placement of the cappuccino frother. Because of its position, you cannot set a frothing cup comfortably below it without moving the machine to the edge of your counter. That aside, it's really a nice little machine. Pros: Removable water tank which is easy to fill and replace Speedy brewing system Beautiful quality espresso Mega-easy to operate Easily fits two Corelle coffee cups so double shots in each cup is no problem Cons: Plastic construction feels cheap - not like a $200 list-price machine (I know there are $thousand machines out there, but as a cosumer on the hunt for a bargain, I'm not shelling out that kind of moolah) Pump is quite loud Cappuccino frother in an awkard position All in all, I'm quite pleased with this purchase, and look forward to seeing if this machine stands up over time.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed,
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This review is from: Briel ES42F Artemis Pump Espresso Machine, Black (Kitchen)
I bought the Briel Artemis for my husband, for Christmas, but it's now on its way back to Amazon. I don't know whether the one we had was faulty in some way, but the espresso it produced was very weak and tasted more like coffee made in a coffee press (like the Bodum). We have had an old Gaggia for years and the espresso and cappuccino made in the Briel do not compare with that from the Gaggia. Although we got a nice crema on top of the espresso, the flavor just wasn't there. Very disappointing!
I had taken some time to review many kinds of machines in this price range before choosing the Briel but I guess we'll just keep looking for an alternative for our very old Gaggia.
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