- Dual-purpose machine brews 8 5-ounce cups of regular coffee, 4 cups of espresso
- Steam nozzle with frothing attachment covers making cappuccino and caffe latte
- Dispenses espresso into carafe or into 1 or 2 espresso cups
- 20-second pause feature for mid-brew pour of regular coffee
- Measures 14 by 12 by 10 inches; 1-year warranty against defects
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Amazon.com Review
By combining a regular coffeemaker and espresso machine, this appliance makes it possible to satisfy every coffee craving with a single, compact unit. The espresso machine includes a steam nozzle with a frothing attachment for making coffee drinks like cappuccino and café latté. Make espresso the traditional way: tamp the proper amount of coffee into a filter basket inside a filter holder, twist the filter holder onto the machine, pour cold water into the machine's boiler, and flick the "espresso" switch. Brew up to 8 ounces of espresso into a glass carafe or directly into one or two espresso cups, (a two-cup adapter is included).
Making regular coffee is just as easy: insert a paper filter into the swing-out filter basket, spoon in the desired amount of coffee, pour cold water into the coffeemaker's water chamber (separate from the espresso boiler), and flick the "coffee" switch. Brew up to eight 5- ounce cups of coffee in the 40-ounce, glass coffee carafe, which sits on a warming plate next to the espresso carafe. Removing the carafe from the warming plate pauses the brewing process for a midbrew pour. The appliance has a plastic exterior, measures 14 inches wide, 12 inches high, and 10 inches deep, and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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Love all manner of coffee drinks? Then consider this combination machine that allows you to brew coffee in the morning, cappuccino in the afternoon, and espresso after dinner (or the other way around depending on your sleep schedule). In this steam espresso maker, water is heated in a sealed boiling chamber and then released through the brew head for espresso or the steam arm for frothing milk. Once the steam has been exhausted, the machine must be allowed to cool prior to opening the sealed boiling chamber and refilling with water. For this reason steam powered machines are best for those who don't want to brew larger amounts of espresso at one time.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black
I've owned this coffeemaker for about 8 years now and it still works fantastically and makes great coffee. I'm very puzzled at the bad reviews I've read, since I've never once experienced the issues put forth. My machine and carafe have never leaked - not once. The steamer and Perfect Froth attachment makes a great froth, is easy to clean, and if you use the amounts of water demarcated on the carafe, it makes great espresso and there's plenty of time for steaming (in fact, I usually have more steam available than I need). I set aside my milk ahead of time, and never have an issue with having my espresso go cold before the milk's done. Putting all the pieces together really only takes a few minutes of practice if you've never done it before - I had, but I've had friends use this machine for their first time making espresso with no problems. I recommend buying a permanent gold filter for the coffee side, but I would recommend that for any machine (Krups makes one to fit this machine). You get more flavor out of your grounds, and the gold mesh doesn't hold onto oils. Basically, if you take a few minutes to learn to use the machine properly, which is not difficult, you'll have a dependable machine that will produce consistent results day after day.
As a former professional barista, I'd recommend this for home use. It'd be fabulous if we could all have an espresso bar at home with a water input, and could make four cups and steam milk at once, but that's not affordable or feasible for most people - this machine is.
As a former professional barista, I'd recommend this for home use. It'd be fabulous if we could all have an espresso bar at home with a water input, and could make four cups and steam milk at once, but that's not affordable or feasible for most people - this machine is.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black
I really am happy with my Krups coffee maker. Either I make expressos or capucchinos (actually I prefer lattes), my Krups has worked perfectly in the two months I've had it. Certainly was tricky to use the froth for foam, but if you read carefully the instructions you will get the hang of it (and of course, with some practice). I recognize I'm not a heavy coffee drinker and I don't expect either that the machine will work like I was in some fancy coffee shop. This is an easy-to-use home appliance to make a slightly better cup of coffee than the average coffee maker machines. If some people are too demanding and specific with their coffee needs and expectations, I suggest strongly not buying this appliance or any other for that matter, because they will always have complains that will be impossible to accomplish.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black
I have had my combo unit for 6 months and have used it constantly since purchase. I am not a true coffee geek. Therefore, my opinion of espresso's and the ability is that of a novice. With this said though I am actively searching for an affordable espresso machine, under $[...].
The good.
1) It was cheap. I picked up mine on clearance for about $[...].
2) The frothier, it works like a champ (once you figure it out)
3) Not too difficult to clean the frothier
4) It is dependable. The first 2 months I owned it; i got on an espresso/cappuccino/latte kick and made about 8 a day for family and friends. I am not kidding, at least 8 a day.
5) If you want to learn how to make espresso and cappuccinos then this will make you learn.
The Bad:
1) The coffee pot is a pain to use. Whenever you pour water into the unit, it spills. Whenever you pour coffee, it spills. It makes a mess no matter what. Maybe I am used to Mr. Coffee and the ability to pour coffee without it catching on the lip. (This is the most annoying thing and the main reason why I am getting rid of it)
2) The espresso side takes a little work to figure out the right amount of water to use to make an espresso to your liking.
3) Mineral build up in the espresso "boiler". If you have hard water, buy distilled water
4) In order to produce enough froth for 2 cups of cappuccino, you need to utilize the "steam" disk and run the espresso machine. Until you get good at this, the milk gets cold before the espresso is done or vice versa.
5) The plastic clip will break off easily.
6) NO AUTOMATIC power off on either the coffee or the espresso side of the device.
The good.
1) It was cheap. I picked up mine on clearance for about $[...].
2) The frothier, it works like a champ (once you figure it out)
3) Not too difficult to clean the frothier
4) It is dependable. The first 2 months I owned it; i got on an espresso/cappuccino/latte kick and made about 8 a day for family and friends. I am not kidding, at least 8 a day.
5) If you want to learn how to make espresso and cappuccinos then this will make you learn.
The Bad:
1) The coffee pot is a pain to use. Whenever you pour water into the unit, it spills. Whenever you pour coffee, it spills. It makes a mess no matter what. Maybe I am used to Mr. Coffee and the ability to pour coffee without it catching on the lip. (This is the most annoying thing and the main reason why I am getting rid of it)
2) The espresso side takes a little work to figure out the right amount of water to use to make an espresso to your liking.
3) Mineral build up in the espresso "boiler". If you have hard water, buy distilled water
4) In order to produce enough froth for 2 cups of cappuccino, you need to utilize the "steam" disk and run the espresso machine. Until you get good at this, the milk gets cold before the espresso is done or vice versa.
5) The plastic clip will break off easily.
6) NO AUTOMATIC power off on either the coffee or the espresso side of the device.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Poor pot design
It would receive at least a 4 star if not for one glaring, annoying problem: Coffee spills out and down the side of the pot when pouring, getting the counter covered with coffee!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by mknomad5
'Throw-Away' Quality - Don't plan on it lasting forever
Hopefully this unit is out of production by now, as it is ultimately a 'throw away'. Ours lasted 7 years, which is not bad run really, but ultimately the supporting structure for... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kip C. Anderson
Fake espresso maker
There is no pressure in the espresso maker. It just steams water through. It's kinda like drip coffee, but bitter.
Published 14 months ago by Stefano Ascari
Missing Krups Coffee and Espresso Machine
The Krups Coffee and Espresso Machine never shipped. Supposedly Styletoyz notified Fedex to ship and I received a Tracking number with estimated delivery date and that was it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by No Delivery
Good, durable, flexible
I've had this device for 14 years. I've repaired a couple small things, like the mechanism to allow the coffeepot to be removed during the drip process without spilling coffee... Read more
Published 21 months ago by B. Taxy
8 years old and still going
I have had this coffee/espresso maker for 8 years and it is still making great coffee. It only spills if I try to pour the coffee out to fast otherwise it doesn't. Read more
Published 22 months ago by C. Ward
Reliable but nothing special.
I got several years of good use out of the used Caffe Duomo I bought, but I don't think I would pay full price or buy one again. Read more
Published 23 months ago by A. Carroll
Pass on this one
I fell in love with Krups when I married my bride back in '92. Asked for 3 things one of which was Il Caffe Duomo. This earlier model, which I still nurse today, is excellent. Read more
Published on November 10, 2009 by K. Christopher Doehring
I LOVE my Krups!!
Thank you for reading my review! I bought my Krups over a couple years ago at a YARD SALE for FIVE BUCKS! What a PICK! Read more
Published on May 30, 2009 by A. Caldwell
Excellent for a couple
My husband gave me this coffee maker and it is wonderful. If you are fickle about your coffee....i.e. Read more
Published on October 20, 2008 by Shelly K. Frasier
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