First of all, we are dealing here with a coffee machine in the lower price segment. This one can not compare this with considerably more expensive instruments is obvious. One can only make coffee and espresso thus, no functions such as latte or similar .. The unit also has also a steam nozzle (for example for milk frothing). It has two different thicknesses and can adjust the grinder continuously. With these two tools you can adjust the coffee very good. Of course, depends a good coffee for the most part of the bean used.
What absolutely convinced me, is the maintenance of the device. It is absolutely easy. There are the grounds container, which can accommodate about 20 cups and there is the drip tray, which also enters the rinse water. Both can be easily removed and cleaned. That's it then but also already. Otherwise, it requires no maintenance (apart from the descaling and the actual cleaning program). The unit as a whole is surprisingly clean.
The water tank is very large for the size of the engine, 1.8 liter tank, which wants to be replenished but at about 1/2 liters. I come with a water tank throughout the day in the office. The bean container is not much smaller than at the AEG, however, sits on top of the device. For this reason, the grinding noise is slightly louder.
The compact dimensions of the Krups have the decisive advantage that you can place the device on a small filing cabinet or on a different area of about 30x30cm in the office.
Can you configure the water hardness, switch-off time, brewing temperature, degree of grinding and the coffee and water quantity. One can also get the number of references.
Criticisms at a glance:
+ Compact design
+ Daily maintenance
+ Water Tank Size
+ Water flow continuously adjustable (20-220ml)
+ Quality of the brewed coffee (very subjective)
+ Reasonable price
+ 24 month warranty
- Loud grinding noise
- Can only make coffee
- A maximum of one large or two small cups (max 220ml.)
Conclusion:
The Krups is the ideal coffee machine for small kitchen if you wanted to drink only coffee and espresso ...
100% recommendation from me ...
