KRUPS XP344C51 Calvi Steam And Pump Compact Espresso Machine, Black
Looking for the pure pleasure of coffee flavor and a special way to prepare it? The Krups XP344 CALVI STEAM AND PUMP COMPACT ESPRESSO MACHINE offers you authentic, creamy espresso for a delicious experience. Its manual selection master helps you achieve perfect results in your cup, with a steam nozzle to ensure creamy cappuccinos, and
Looking for the pure pleasure of coffee flavor and a special way to prepare it? The Krups XP344 CALVI STEAM AND PUMP COMPACT ESPRESSO MACHINE offers you authentic, creamy espresso for a delicious experience. Its manual selection master helps you achieve perfect results in your cup, with a steam nozzle to ensure creamy cappuccinos, and an Italian pump with 15-bar pressure to improve flavor extraction with no bitterness. The compact design of this espresso machine features thermoblock technology for rapid pre-heating (40 sec average), while electronic temperature regulation guarantees an ideal temperature from the first cup to the last. Rounding it all off is an integrated storage for the adapted filters (two-cup and one-cup filter holder) and the coffee measuring spoon, for added convenience. Outstanding resulte are matched by stunning style, with a chrome finish to enhance your kitchen.
Product Features
- 15-bar pump pressure for improved flavor extraction with no bitterness
- Compact Thermoblock system for rapid pre-heating (in 40 seconds)
- Manual selection to control the in-cup result
- 1L capacity removable water tank for easy filling
- Integrated steam nozzle to prepare creamy cappuccinos
Excellent expresso Exelent espresso machine. Compared to the old model from the same manufacturer, this leaves the coffee more creamy because it seems to have more pressure.  I am very picky when it comes to espresso and I was satisfied from the first day.  The machine has a lot of plastic material different from the old models that used more stainless steel.  I hope it has good durability  I left my Nespresso  I will make updates as I use them
my best bet so far. Simple and perfect for me. I hated every other machine (they break at price points up to 600) my friend as a version of this for several years. I am hoping this one will also last. So easy to set-up and use. No frill but good coffee!
simple to use and a great head of crema Pluses: simple to use and a great head of crema, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch. When in espresso mode, the machine stops after 6-7 oz are made with the large receptacle. You don’t need to watch it to make sure it does not overflow.Cons: Lots of thin gauge plastic. When compared to previous Krups XP 56 Precise tamp espresso maker, which was about the same price, this Calvi is not as robustly made.My XP 56 lasted about 4 years though i had to order 2 filter holders I predict this unit — the…