Comments on: Krups XP2070 Coffee and Espresso Machine w/ Decalcifier http://espressomachineszone.com/krups-espresso-machine/krups-xp2070-coffee-and-espresso-machine-w-decalcifier/ Best Deals on Espresso Machines :: Reviews and Product Information Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:36:00 -0500 hourly 1 By: Farah http://espressomachineszone.com/krups-espresso-machine/krups-xp2070-coffee-and-espresso-machine-w-decalcifier/comment-page-1/#comment-513 Farah Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:29:04 +0000 http://espressomachineszone.com/krups-espresso-machine/krups-xp2070-coffee-and-espresso-machine-w-decalcifier/#comment-513 </div> 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. 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.

]]> By: Bing http://espressomachineszone.com/krups-espresso-machine/krups-xp2070-coffee-and-espresso-machine-w-decalcifier/comment-page-1/#comment-512 Bing Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:48:30 +0000 http://espressomachineszone.com/krups-espresso-machine/krups-xp2070-coffee-and-espresso-machine-w-decalcifier/#comment-512 </div> 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. <br/><br/>Pro: <br/> a good price for the machine <br/> makes good coffee <br/> makes good espresso <br/><br/>Cons: <br/> Even if you use filtered water, you must periodically descale <br/> The steamer nozzle occasionally pops off and scares the heck out of you and makes a mess. <br/> The steamer has no pause feature, so if you stop the steam, you have to wait for it to recharge. <br/><br/>Notes and work arounds: <br/>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. <br/><br/>There's no pause, but if you're frothing two glasses of milk, you can switch glasses without catastrophe with just a little practice <br/><br/>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 <br/><br/>I now give it 3.5 stars 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

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