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Brew cafe-quality coffee drinks right at home with this easy-to-use fully automatic espresso machine. Simply add water and espresso beans, select the type of beverage and amount desired, and press the button--it takes care of the rest. The appliance grinds, brews, and tamps, then dispenses used grounds into a collection container. An oversized digital display and intuitive controls make it effortless to scroll through the on-screen menu and to follow detailed instructions for everything from set-up to brewing perfect espresso. In addition, the unit's commercial-quality built-in conical burr grinder holds up to 28 ounces of whole beans and comes calibrated to three optimal grind levels. Use the pre-ground bypass doser for pre-ground decaffeinated or flavored coffee--a handy feature when entertaining.
For added convenience, the espresso machine's innovative design combines the thermoblock brewing system and hydraulic jack into a single piece, which means an overall smaller build that takes up less space on the countertop. In fact, it's 30- to 50-percent smaller than most fully automatics available. The completely redesigned thermoblock comes cast in aluminum with stainless-steel tubing for precise control of the water and temperature and optimal heat transfer while reducing scaling and build-up of mineral deposits. Other highlights include a 64-ounce water tank, hot water on demand, and a steam function for cappuccinos and lattes. The 1450-watt espresso machine measures 12-1/2 by 9-1/2 by 14-1/4 inches and carries a one-year warranty.
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New from Krups, the XP7225 with its patented technology will be the MOST COMPACT fully automatic espresso machine on the market. The XP7225 was designed to be simple to operate and easy to maintain. Coffee experts agree, the ideal process to achieve maximum flavor without over extraction is to grind and brew under high pressure within a short period of time. An automatic espresso machine combines all the necessary steps to brew a perfect espresso and simplifies the process. The XP7225 Compact Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is 30-50% smaller then most fully automatics available. Fully Automatic: With a simple touch of a button, the XP7225 grinds the beans and brews delicious espresso with ease. Small is better: Revolutionary technology exclusively from Krups provides the luxury of a fully automatic machine in a practical compact machine. By combining the thermoblock, brewing system and hydraulic jack into a single piece, Krups creates a fully automatic machine that is 30-50% smaller and highly efficient. The completely redesigned thermoblock is cast in aluminum and has stainless steel tubing to allow for a precise control of the water and temperature and optimal transfer of heat while reducing scaling and build up of mineral deposits. The stainless steel brewing chamber rests on top of the thermoblock allowing for a hot cup of coffee right from the first cup while ensuring a rich, full flavor with an excellent crema. User friendly Interface: The oversized digital display and intuitive controls are easy to use. The simple on screen instructions walk you through all the steps from set-up to brewing perfect espresso. Easy to read digital display and controls allows you to scroll through the on-screen menu and press the knob to make selections. Clear text and graphics are easy to follow. Choose whole beans or ground, your choice. Built in conical burr grinder holds up to 28 oz of whole beans.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent coffee -- lousy reliability,
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This review is from: Krups XP7225 Compact Fully Automatic Espresso Machine (Kitchen)
We bought this machine from Williams-Sonoma and liked it so much that we stuck with the coffee through four separate units, each of which failed within three weeks for a different reason. My wife and I each drink 2-3 shots of espresso per day, for a total of 6-8 cycles of the machine (including self rinsing): this is within their warranty rate of 10 cycles per day. We use non-greasy beans and reverse-osmosis water, both of which are recommended by the manufacturer. At first I thought we just got unlucky -- every factory makes a few lemons -- but after four machines and four independent failure modes I'm convinced they're just poorly built.For coffee : 4-5 stars. When they work, these machines are just adjustable enough for us - you can adjust the grind, the water temperature, and the water volume independently to "sight in" your ideal shot. For reliability: -4 stars. I would give this product just a single star, but the titanium fronted one comes with a terrific milk-frothing assembly that makes great, silky foam every time. That alone is worth a second star. Machine #1: worked for three weeks, then mysteriously failed with an error code "DE" on the screen. Krups support was baffled. Machine #2: worked for 1.5 weeks, then the burr grinder broke - motor would turn but wouldn't grind coffee. Machine #3: DOA - on initial plug-in, entered an infinite loop of "calibrating machine" cycles. (I think an internal sensor was jammed). Machine #4: worked for 3 weeks, then mysteriously started spewing acrid, electrical-insulator smoke. I suggest a Delonghi Magnifica - they can be found for under $1k and are actually designed to be maintainable - or a semi-auto with built-in burr grinder (Breville makes one).
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Heartbreaker,
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This review is from: Krups XP7225 Compact Fully Automatic Espresso Machine (Kitchen)
Loved it for the four weeks it actually worked. Krups had us send it to their service center. It came back after a month, still leaking out the bottom. Called Krups again and they wanted us to send it back to the service center once more-- when it just came back from there with no change?! I said I didn't want to do that again, that the unit is clearly defective (hey, we tried) and now it's time for a replacement or a refund. The customer service agent said no, that my only option was to send it back to their service center.If you are selling a defective product, and you know it, at least try to keep your company's reputation intact by taking responsibility for it, you know? Finally, amazon agreed to take it back and refund our money. Anybody recommend a good DeLonghi?
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Size, great Coffee, Steam needs improvement,
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This review is from: Krups XP7225 Compact Fully Automatic Espresso Machine (Kitchen)
Today I received my Krups XP7225 Compact Fully Automatic Espresso Machine after doing hours and hours of research. I liked the things I read about it- small size, some control over output, flavor, crema, dependability compared to other models of interest.I have to admit that I don't usually drink espresso. I prefer to add milk to my coffee. I like to enjoy a latte or cappuccinno. I do not add syrups or sweeteners- no flavors- no sugar. So, I really need to bring out the sweetness of the milk, and to do that I need to get the milk to at least 140 degrees. When the milk hits 140 degrees the natural sweetness of milk bursts through, and you can enjoy a reasonably sweet and creamy beverage without using sugar, and fend off osteoporosis at the same time. I learned from a barista in Rome that lattes and cappuccinos do not have to be loaded with chocolate or caramel to taste sweet and delicious. You just have to know how to produce proper steamed milk! I had fun learning how to do make a great espresso drinks in Italy, and I long for the quality I enjoyed there. (or at least as close to it as I can come in the U.S. midwest) Unfortunately, the Krups 7225 does not have enough staying power to heat the milk properly before or after brewing a shot of espresso. I wish it had an additional heating element! I followed the set up, rinsed the machine, did the initial run through, prepared 2 cups of espresso, and as directed, threw them out and began to make my first latte. My initial attempt produced lovely foam, but the milk was much too cool to sweeten the milk. Not a good product. I returned to the manual (which is WONDERFULLY instructive) and adjusted steamer's automatic timer. Better, but still the milk was not heated well. Third time I let the steamer use the full cycle, then started the steamer again. It was a short wait, but my espresso was cooling on the cup warmer while I waited to generate steam again. Finally I got the milk to 140, added it to the espresso shot, and enjoyed a creamy, sweet latte. The foam was absolutely lovely, dense, creamy, sweet- perfect. I just wish the machine would provide an adequate amount of steam. In fairness, I am going to go tonight to get some mineral water and see if I can produce more steam. Today I used distilled water, hoping to avoid calcium buildup to keep the machine clean and running for years to come. I hope I can report that it makes a difference. It is regrettable to spend so much for a machine that cannot produce sweet, frothy milk for one latte or cappucino. I feel disappointed. However, if you prefer to drink espresso or use just a little milk, this could be the machine for you. Pro's: Very compact size Easy to set up Easy to adjust and customize for your particular taste Easy to use- except when steaming milk Easy to understand manual No more stops at the coffee shop on the way to work! Con's Steam does not last long enough to produce a sweet, frothy large latte. Less metal, more plastic than I expected. Price seems a lot for the construction of the machine Overall Impression: If you don't have a lot of space for your espresso machine, drink straight espresso or drinks with just a little milk, then stop looking and buy the Krups XP7225. However, if you're like me and enjoy a large latte or cappuccino with sweet, creamy milk and dense, fluffy froth, this may not be the machine for you.
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