Amazon.com Review
Just by looking, it's not hard to believe this automatic espresso machine won The Chicago Athenaeum's prestigious Good Design 2003 award. But, in addition to the sophisticated modern styling, the machine’s many innovative features make it easy to brew great-tasting espresso, cappuccino, and latte drinks. To take the guesswork out of making the perfect cup, the Granos offers a fully programmable control panel. Set it to accommodate individual preferences, or choose a single or double espresso by simply pushing a button. There's also the option of using either regular ground coffee or the popular pre-packed espresso pods. The Bodum Granos' ThermoBlock heating system ensures the correct water temperature for extracting the coffee's full flavor, while its unique water system expels used water rather than letting it flow back into the fresh-water reservoir. A 19-bar pump, dual-wall filter, and a stabilizing baffle in combination ensure a consistent, correct release of pressure. Its filter holder and handle are made of chrome-plated brass, and all internal and external components are made from metal and high-quality electrical parts. Additional features include a cup warmer, a steam wand for making cappuccino and latte drinks, and an adapter for attaching bottled water directly to the machine. A tamper and single, double, and pod shot filters are included. This espresso machine carries a two-year limited warranty.
--Catie Unger
Product Description
The perfect shot of espresso requires more than just carefully selected, blended, and hand roasted beans. Making great espresso requires a great espresso machine. About espresso coffee Bodum's extensive experience in designing quality products together with more than 50 years know-how of coffee brewing has enabled us to develop this pump espresso machine which is as beautiful as it is functional. Learning from commercial machines has inspired the design of the Granos with the filter handle made from brass and all the internal and external components made from metal and high quality electrical parts. The BODUM Granos Espresso machine is fully programmable and takes the guesswork out of making a perfect cup of espresso. At the push of a button you can have a single or double espresso, or program it to suit your personal taste, so next time it will remember just how you like it. As coffee continues to be an integral part of culture, the demand for the perfect cup is ever increasing. We have tailored the design of our espresso machine to satisfy your individual requirements. What makes a good coffee? There are many factors that contribute to the perfect coffee. The words ‘taste’ and ‘aroma’ are consistently used when describing the perfect cup. The sweet aroma and taste of the perfect coffee is largely due to the correct combination of temperature and pressure during the brewing process. The ‘Thermoblock’ heating system ensures the water is at the correct temperature, so that the full coffee flavor is extracted. Secondly, the combination of the 19 BAR pump, dual-wall filter and stabilizing baffle ensure to release the correct pressure at which the liquid espresso is released from the spout. The flow should consist of both liquid and cream. This cream is commonly known as the Crema. The perfect Crema should be thick and stable and preserve the coffee flavor, aroma and temperature.
