New from Krups, the XP2070 Programmable Combi Machine is a dual function espresso and drip coffee maker. The combination unit has a 10 cup coffee maker,15 bar pump espresso maker with a thermoblock heating element to ensure consistent water temperature every time. The 32oz removable water tank is large enough to brew 25 shots of espresso and the heavyweight die cast filter holder has 3 interchangeable sieves for 1 or 2 servings of ground espresso as well as ESE pre-portioned pods. (more…)
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#1 by Bing on August 17, 2009 - 9:48 pm
I had originally written a really scathing review, but I’ve decided to reconsider. I had two problems, the second one just after the warranty ran out. This made me feel really miffed and sour on the product. However, when I called Krups, they were actually really responsible and offered to service my machine for free given that Id only had my replacement for 6 months.
Pro:
a good price for the machine
makes good coffee
makes good espresso
Cons:
Even if you use filtered water, you must periodically descale
The steamer nozzle occasionally pops off and scares the heck out of you and makes a mess.
The steamer has no pause feature, so if you stop the steam, you have to wait for it to recharge.
Notes and work arounds:
The nozzle coming off is really annoying, but keeping the nozzle clean and free from internal buildup really helps this. I use a square toothpick occasionally to make sure the steamway is unobstructed.
There’s no pause, but if you’re frothing two glasses of milk, you can switch glasses without catastrophe with just a little practice
I’m sure that there are better machines out there, but this was my first espresso machine that occasionally brews a pot of coffee and it pretty consistently delivers good results
I now give it 3.5 stars
#2 by Farah on August 18, 2009 - 5:29 am
The Krups XP 2070 has been in use at my household for about a month now, with no problems to speak of. We use the espresso machine with cappucino attachment almost daily, and each time it has been very good. A notice I would give to the espresso enthusiast looking to buy would be the need for a different tamper than the one provided. The provided tamper is plastic, and can be wobbly, but I am very satisfied with the product.