- Brews espresso, froths milk for cappuccino and café latte
- 2 filters, for 1 or 2 cups espresso
- Removable 32-ounce water tank; removable drip tray
- Indicator light goes out when proper brewing, frothing temperatures reached
- Measures just 6 inches wide, 10-1/2 inches high, 9 inches deep
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Amazon.com Review
This compact, moderately priced machine makes it possible to brew espresso and froth milk for cappuccino and café latté at home or in the office without taking up a lot of space. It measures just 6 inches wide, 10-1/2 inches high, and 9 inches deep. On top of the machine is a button for choosing brewing or shutting the pump off so that a steaming/frothing dial on the side can be engaged. There's a steam nozzle for heating milk, hot chocolate, tea, and soup. A frothing attachment fits onto the nozzle for making cappuccinos or topping off café lattés. An indicator light goes out when proper water temperatures have been reached for brewing or frothing/steaming.
The machine brews either 1 or 2 cups of espresso at once, depending on which of 2 filters (included) is placed into the filter holder and how much coffee is tamped into a filter with a coffee scoop/tamping tool (also included). The 32-ounce water tank can be lifted out for convenient filling. The machine is clad in matte-black plastic for easy cleanup and carries a 1-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
Editor’s note: This is a reconditioned appliance. Reconditioned generally means that the appliance has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings it back to like-new condition. Some appliances may contain cosmetic blemishes.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent budget espresso machine,
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Krups R880-42 Gusto Pump System Espresso/Cappuccino/Latte Maker, Black (Kitchen)
The Krups Gusto is a true pump powered machine with the capability to make very good espresso. The Gusto basically has two switches that control the brewing and steaming (for frothing of milk) process. One of the switches turns the machine on and off, the other turns the pump on and off. Two lights, one red and one orange, are indicators that the machine is on and that water in the boiler tank has reached the proper temperature. Once the water has reached the proper temperature (orange light goes out) you can start the espresso brewing process by turning the pump on, or you can froth milk by opening the valve to the steam wand. Of course you must have coffee in the portafilter to brew espresso. Milk is very easy to froth with the Gusto. I had no problems the very first time. The Gusto has a 30 oz removable water tank. If you are making espresso and/or frothing milk for several people, you can easily refill the tank. If I had to say something negative about the Gusto, I would say the only problem is the vibration from the pump while it is running. The vibration can cause small shot cups to move while the espresso is brewing. This is not a big deal in my opinion, I like to be close to the brewing process anyway. I highly recommend the Gusto over ANY boiler system. Spend a little extra money and you will be rewarded with espresso that tastes closer to what you get from a coffee house. The boiler systems just cannot generate the needed pressure for true espresso brewing. What crema you get from a boiler system will rapidly disappear. The Gusto produces sufficient crema without any extra attachments.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't miss this deal!,
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Krups R880-42 Gusto Pump System Espresso/Cappuccino/Latte Maker, Black (Kitchen)
This espresso machine is fantastic! I bought one a year ago at Tully's and have enjoyed wonderful espresso since then without paying for each indulgence. When I saw them here I ordered another one for myself (in case mine ever breaks) and one for a gift. I've used the machine at least twice a day for nearly a year and it's still going strong. Remember, the grind of your beans is the key... too course and water just zips through and you get colored water, too fine and it takes forever to draw a shot. This is an amazing deal for a pump system, you won't regret it.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent espresso machine value,
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Krups R880-42 Gusto Pump System Espresso/Cappuccino/Latte Maker, Black (Kitchen)
Krups Gusto espresso maker has many features found in more expensive machines. Makes great espresso and frother does a great job of frothing milk for a real cafe experience. The price of the unit coupled with its great quality make it a deal that shouldn't be passed up.
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