1. Krups Espresso Prego
2. ECM Mechanika IV
3 Jura ENA 5
4. Krups Nespresso CitiZ (with capsules and milk frother)
5. Nivona Cafe Romatica 630
6. DeLonghi EC 680.M Dedica espresso machine
and now for a month, the Krups XP3440, who has just come fresh to the market.
I had to purchase decision the 15 bar most importantly, so that the espresso has less acid and so the stomach attacks less.
Krups XP3440 advantages of
+ Very fast Zapf standby (before work)
+ Only slight water pumps / not loud
+ High temperature espresso,
+ As much milliliters as I want to have to hold down without the knob in the cup and the individual pin is (as in the DeLonghi) ... just turn the slider to the right and a vertical position again only when desired amount of water has run through
+ No permanent rinsing of the machine before and after the pin which takes a lot of waiting in claim (as the Jua ENA)
+ No permanent cleaning of the machine as in the fully automatic inside it as soon go moldy (as in the Nivona)
+ Very good frontal achievable and to use buttons or NO buttons are hard to reach (such as the power-on switch of DeLonghi)
+ Fingernail friendly buttons (the power-on switch of DeLonghi can Woman with fingernails do not push in),
+ High shelter for cups the 500ml capacity have (I have the complete drip away and take the little "waste" Aufwischtücher)
+ Easily aufzuschiebenden Siebträger..den portafilter can plan fully and make still easily screw (not as a show of strength as the DeLonghi despite half a centimeter "coffee-air" in the filter holder)
+ Free choice of coffee thanks portafilter
+ Nespressopads I can also use the 1-cup Einsatz..super times when I want to drink evening decaf
+ Water tank of 1.1 liters is enough for us daily as a couple for a total of 4 cups, then we change the water anyway because germs
+ Everything is cleaned up (as 2-cup-use and teaspoon) ... you have nothing else and stow Search
+ With its compact dimensions, the machine takes only minimal space away on the kitchen counter or placing them right in the kitchen cupboard and they must be placed very well because of their light weight on wall shelves
As only downside I personally see only the portafilter. I do not like portafilter with loose application because I want to tap the filter holder in the coffee grounds container and without constantly having to hold the insert clip ... here is the use falls out anyway on the page opposite. I've already in the Internet on spare parts pages for a portafilter wanted the 59mm outer diameter and three sides, but unfortunately I still can not find this kind. Tips for this are welcome!
Since the Krups mitliefert only a (short-handled) teaspoon without Tamperende, I have additionally a Motta 8110 / B Tamper 8110 / B Black Stainless Steel 52mm hinzugekauft which allows you to press the coffee powder optimally down the strainer.
In combination with the Severin SM 9684 milk frother and the Proficook PC KSW 1021 electric coffee percussion (there is a second cup / attachment with cutter for onions, garlic and nuts) I am very happy now.
Thus, my lasting over a decade looking for an espresso machine is without major compromises finally over !!! Thank Krups !!! Well done !!!
