Krups XP 4000 Espresso Machine, Black

by Krups

Product Features

• 1200-watt espresso machine with Thermobloc 15-bar pump system
• Filter holder with 3 interchangeable inserts hold single, double, or E.S.E. pods
• Easily transition from brewing espresso to frothing milk with large, metal, selector dial
• Steam nozzle; 32-ounce removable water tank; stainless-steel drip tray; cup-warming tray
• Measures 9-1/2 by 9-2/3 by 12-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 16 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: B0009YDHOS
• Item model number: XP4000
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137,273 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With a sleek look and simple-to-use controls, this 1200-watt machine makes cafe-quality espresso, cappuccino, and latte at the touch of a button. The machine comes equipped with a Thermobloc 15-bar pump system, which provides optimal temperature and pressure for extracting great-tasting espresso. And with its patented Perfect Froth system, the unit's steam nozzle precisely mixes steam and air to quickly froth milk for cappuccinos or lattes. Its large, metal, selector dial makes it easy to transition from brewing espresso to frothing milk. For added convenience, the espresso machine has a filter holder with three, interchangeable, pre-measured inserts that accept ground coffee for one or two servings of espresso as well as E.S.E. pods. Other useful features include a 32-ounce removable water tank, a removable stainless-steel drip tray, and a stainless-steel warming tray that allows for preheating espresso cups. The espresso machine measures 9-1/2 by 9-2/3 by 12-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

Passion. Precision. Perfection. The Krups heritage of German engineered coffee machines and food preparation appliances provides clear functional, rigorous design at the highest level of technical perfection, performance and quality. Working with leading European designers, the product series also represents the newest European designs yet maintains the rigorous and clearly functional characteristics synonymous with Krups products. Designed and built for those who continuously seek out new gourmet experiences and take pleasure in discovering and understanding how things are done well, the Krups range provides the tools that deliver genuine results, performance and taste. Inspired by experts and demanding consumers with uncompromising standards of performance, the new Krups series has been built with three key attributes in mind: Passion, Precision and Perfection. Specifically designed for easy operation, the Krups XP4000 is a 15 bar pump espresso machine. It is virtually "fool proof" and is equipped with a patented "Perfect Froth System" which makes the process of steaming and frothing milk for cappuccino or latte simple. It has a high convenience filter holder that accepts ground coffee for 1 or 2 servings of espresso as well as ESE Pods. The auto cappuccino system precisely combines the right amount of steam and air to easily froth milk.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It seems fine to me., October 2, 2005

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W. S. Smith (OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Krups XP 4000 Espresso Machine, Black (Kitchen)

Well, I don't usually review products...cause some people who do are either way too passionate about their foam, or their kitchen or their whatever....and I don't care to be lumped into the whole lot.

Anyway, I just got the machine. I'm a darn tough person to please, and I'm fairly pleased. No hassles really. Made good n' hot lattes etc. no problem frothing milk etc. My only hangup is that there is no little lever or something to hold down the filter when cleaning the coffee out of it. I used to hold my old one down with my thumb and hit it against something to jar out the used coffee grounds.

The unit is really heavy, which tells me there is something inside...not just a $100 piece of plastic. Compared to my old Krups pump model, it is much more solid, heats everything more quickly and is easier to use than expected.

Let's face it. Anyone taking time to go through the hassle to actually make cappucinos at home is too spoiled for their own good anyway. I'm just thankful to be able to whip up a fantastic espresso or latte or whatever with this machine.

Now someone who really, really knows everything there is to know about crema and the oxygen content of "perfect" foam and whatnot...can write a review more helpful than mine. Enjoy.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased so far, December 21, 2005

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F. Danna (Somerville, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Krups XP 4000 Espresso Machine, Black (Kitchen)

I picked up the machine this weekend after thumbing my nose at espresso machines for years. What I never realized is that I had been trying steam machines and the coffee the came out of them was HORRENDOUS.

I've been using a stove top model prior to buying the Krups XP4000. I brought it back with me from Italy but the aluminum quickly broke down and the taste was extremely variable and certainly nothing like what I could in an italian coffee bar.

After doing my reserach I realized that a pump machine was the way to go! Yes, they are noisey, but at this price point, I'm not sure you're going to find whisper quiet anywhere! I've seen home machines that go up to $2,000!

Anyway, I'm using grounds that I brought back from Sicily with me and it's absolutely delicious. Because of the vibration from the pump, though, I would recommend that you brew into a larger cup and then pour into smaller (warmed) cups. Otherwise you have to hold the cups in place to stop them the vibrations from moving them away from the spout.

I do find that following the manufacturer's suggestion of warming the parts first DOES make a difference in the coffee. The coffee I get out of it is better than any espresso I've ever had in the US at chain coffee places.

Always use FRESH coffee and pack the grounds tightly. I would avoid those pods. Enjoy!

As a footnote, I checked out a DeLonghi model that was $50 cheaper and bragged about 18 bars of pressure, but it was very cheaply made and not durable at all. This machine feels solid.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some Design issues, but overall good for the price, February 8, 2006

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JJBoston (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Krups XP 4000 Espresso Machine, Black (Kitchen)

Let's face it, if you want a professional machine, you are going to pay for it. This is a pretty good compromise. Overall this machine works consistantly well with both ground espresso and ESE pods. The coffee that comes out is as good (and some people have even said better) than what you get in most coffee shops. The unit heats quickly.

There are a couple of REALLY annoying design issues though:

1) The filters have a double bottom design (I imagine to induce crema) with one tiny pinhole where the espresso passes through. The problem: These get plugged up after about a month of use, even with regular washing... I am still searching for a good solution.

2) The drip tray is awkward to empty and has to be emptied regularly... don't put this unit somewhere that can't get wet.

3) The milk frother is so/so... takes a long time and WARNING: can detach when you turn on the steam if you have not completely attached it to the tube, or if you touch the tip to the bottom of your milk pitcher.

If you can live with those problems, it is probably still a lot more convenient than going out every time you want a coffee.