Kalorik EXP-20737 Aqua Line 1250-Watt 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Maker

by Kalorik

Product Features

• 1250-watt modern-looking espresso maker with high-quality 15-bar pump
• Mechanical control switch; 2 stainless-steel filters; steam nozzle for frothing milk
• Polished stainless-steel housing with chrome and decorative frosted-glass accents
• Removable water tank; cup warmer; measuring spoon and tamper included
• Measures approximately 10 by 8 by 10-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 12.5 x 10.4 inches ; 8.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B000VGBOWG
• Item model number: EXP-20737
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,012 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With user-friendly controls that even a novice can master, this 1250-watt espresso maker brews cafe-quality espresso from the comfort of home. The unit provides a maximum pump pressure of 15 bars so that each shot comes out with a thick layer of golden crema. It also comes with two stainless-steel filters (1-cup and 2-cup) and a steam nozzle for frothing milk when making cappuccinos. In addition to brewing excellent-tasting espresso drinks, the appliance also makes a sleek-looking addition to an modern kitchen with its polished stainless-steel housing, chrome base, and decorative frosted glass control panel and top cover. It's definitely an appliance to leave out on display. Other highlights include a mechanical control switch with a power-on indicator, a filter-holder handle, a removable water tank, a cup warmer to help ensure an authentic espresso experience, and a removable drip tray. A dual-function measuring spoon and tamper tool comes included. The espresso maker measures approximately 10 by 8 by 10-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

In the art of coffee, this espresso maker is a masterpiece. Beautifully styled in polished stainless steel with chrome and glass accents, this machine features a high-quality, 15-bar pump and powerful steam frother for authentic café flavor on your countertop. One-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value, December 3, 2009

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Joe M. "JM" (NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kalorik EXP-20737 Aqua Line 1250-Watt 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Maker (Kitchen)

For the price, this is a great machine. Aesthetically, the units chrome and stainless looks adds greater appeal than the normal cheaper black plasic items that you find in this price range. I have used this unit numerous times to make both espresso and cappucino, and the coffee comes out great after you get familiar with its operation.
The only negative item that I can mention is regarding its manual. In order to find out how to properly operate this machine, I had to do a bit of research such as reading the manuals from other manufacturers. In addition, I have sent Kalorik some questions regarding the fiters mentioning the fact that the manual was lacking in any detail. Kaloriks response was to send me a PDF of the manual.
For the customer that mentioned that they where unable to get the machine to produce hot coffee, this again is due to the lack of information in the manual as I have had that as an initial experience and was first very disappointed by the machine. The item missing from the manual is the fact that you need to prime the machine prior to making the coffee, especially if this is the first time using it. The manual mentions that this is a cleaning process which is partially true when the machine is new, but you also need to do this to prime the boiler whenever you use the machine. Bascially, this just involved opening the steam valve for a short time to purge the water, and then let the pump put out some water. After this step, you will find that the coffee output is very hot.
Bottom line, a very good machine, but an incomplete manual.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Latte making newbie doesn't burn self....news at 11, January 27, 2010

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T. Green (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kalorik EXP-20737 Aqua Line 1250-Watt 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Maker (Kitchen)

I spent WAY too much time trying to figure out which machine to buy. The only time I ever made my own espresso and foamed milk was with a friend's unit that was of the lever variety (and neither of us actually knew how to work it very well).

After hours of research, I decided to get.....the pretty one :-)
(kind of. It looked nicest to me, was the right price and had the smallest footprint of all the ones that were realistic for me, plus the reviews were pretty good, so I took the chance.)

Its perfect for me. I was really nervous that I would somehow mess it up (things don't often go very well when I'm precaffeinated) and burn myself with a face full of steam my trying to make my first cup of morning latte. So, I practiced the night before, and no burn units were needed.

The pros:

water is ready for use within a minute or so of turning it on.

Counting to 6 while watching the espresso drip out is really easy (even before coffee!)

The steamer works beautifully (even better than my friend's expensive lever unit)

The resulting beverage is super delicious!

Have I mentioned how pretty it is and how well it fits in a small kitchen?

The cons:

The steam attachment is a bit on the short side. I use soymilk (a hefty portion) and the metal container I steam in is just the right size for the finished/steamed/frothy milk...but since I can only fill it halfway at the beginning, its sometimes a bit difficult to get the steam more than a half inch past the initial surface of the milk. Given that I don't know what I'm doing, this may or may not actually be a problem.

I don't like that I have to remove the coffee holder before I can steam. The less I have to do in between steps the better. Especially when my precious, freshly expelled espresso is sitting right there and I invariably forget to remove it before starting to take out the coffee holder.

The water reservoir is a bit small, but that's minor. I used to have to fill my coffee maker each time I made coffee, so my having to fill the reservoir every 4 cups of beverage (which is less than once a day) is really pretty good.

I hate cleaning the steam wand each time, especially since I have ti pull off the rubber attachment (the thick milk gunk that gets under there after every use is gross,....and when it comes to being fussy, I really ain't)

Being a total novice, I was worried that I wasn't going to do it right....and I'm quite sure that I'm not. I use the plastic tamper that came with the unit, and I'm making espresso with the 4.99/lb coffee that I ground at my local grocery store (espresso roast, since that's what I used in my coffee maker anyway). Crappy coffee, not a great grinder, not a fresh grind, and yet I've STILL gotten some crema in every shot of espresso. Not much, but I figure after some more practice and some decent coffee I'll have a lot more crema. As it is, I get just a light skimming of it at the top.

An important piece of advice I read from another reviewer here: You HAVE to "prime" it each time you use it. You just have to run the machine without coffee in the holder one time before you use it, and run the steamer into an empty cup prior to steaming (or the water that condensed or was left in the arm from the last use will pour out and dilute your milk). I thought this would be a much bigger deal than it is, but its really simple and already a part of my morning coffee routine.

All in all: after a week of use, I give it two thumbs up.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All Around Good Espresso Maker, November 5, 2009

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D. Dustan (Desert AZ) - See all my reviews
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The Kalorik Aqua Espresso Maker makes an excellent latte. It requires less steps to make the beverage and is much easier to clean than our last few machines. The Kalorik is well made and looks great on your counter. The only problems... and they are not really problems unless you want them to be are: There is no carafe to brew into... (use a cup or buy one locally) and it takes a while to get the grind right for this pump. Once your preference is found just enjoy a predictable cup every time.

I highly recommend this maker as the best in it's class of under $150 makers.