Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Espresso Maker Coffeemaker Review

peachy — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:24:28 +0000

Special coffee makers have now made it possible to have café-quality coffee and beverages right in the comfort of their own homes. The Breville ESP8XL Café Roma Espresso Maker is a stylish unit that creates rich and flavorful espresso coffee.

It features a 15-bar Thermoblock pump that forces water through the coffee grounds to make great-tasting espresso shots. This unit also has a warming plate to prevent your espresso shots from cooling when waiting for them to be poured into cups.

Bonus features include a frothing jug and a stainless-steel espresso cup. Prices for this espresso maker start at $330 at some stores.

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Espresso Maker Specifications:

Weight: 17 pounds
Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 15 inches
Removable drip tray and grid
Stainless-steel espresso cup and frothing jug included
Dual-wall filter system
Stainless-steel espresso machine with 15-bar Thermoblock pump
Froth enhancer and cup-warming plate
External water window
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

15 Bar Pump
This espresso maker features a 15 bar pump that gives optimal pressure on water through the coffee grounds to make a rich and flavorful espresso shot. This machine also produces great crema – the light brown liquid that settles on top of the espresso through its dual-wall filter system.

Large Water Reservoir
This machine features a 1.3 quart water reservoir and an external water window that tells you when you are already running low on water. This water reservoir is larger than most coffee making machines so you can make more great tasting espresso in one preparation.

Stylish But Durable
This espresso machine is made of sleek stainless steel housing that makes it blend right in with any home or office décor. This is also made of durable material and does not break easily even with heavy use over time.

Breville ESP8XL Café Roma Espresso Maker At A Glance…

Pros:

Makes great tasting espresso
Stylish look
Large water reservoir

Cons:

Expensive

People are now experiencing the café experience without having to spend too much money because of specialized coffee makers that have become more popular in the market. The Breville ESP8XL Café Roma Espresso Maker is a high-quality machine that makes rich and flavorful espresso because of its 15 bar pump feature.

Though the unit itself can be relatively expensive, in the long run, its utility far outweighs the initial price that you pay for this machine.

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Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single Serve Coffee Maker Review

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:56:50 +0000

If you prefer maximum coffee freshness, the Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker with Iced-Beverage Function single-cup brewer serves up java perfection every time. This new upgraded model includes quiet pump technology that brews even quieter than previous models and an iced beverage function that dispenses a concentrated 3-1/2-ounce shot of tea or coffee.

Breville BKC700XL Specifications:

Color: Silver
Capacity: Single cup
Height: 16.75 inches
Length: 12.75 inches
Depth: 14.75 inches
Weight: 17 lbs.
Accessories: 18 K-Cup variety pack, reusable My K-Cup and measuring spoon.

Breville Gourmet has a patented showerhead that delivers precise amount of water for even coffee extraction and superior flavor. The removable 60-ounce water tank brews up to 10 cups of coffee and includes a water filtration system to reduce impurities in order to optimize drink flavor. LCD control includes a digital clock with auto on-off time, five brew strengths, and variable brew temperature. The brewer uses pre-made K-Cup coffee pods or just add your own favorite roast to the reusable My K-Cup. It also includes a variety of 18 single-use K-Cups including cocoa and tea. The My K-Cup and included measuring spoon conveniently store in the brewer’s top compartment.

The Breville BKC700XL single-cup makes coffee one cup at a time so each cup tastes as fresh as the first one. With this coffeemaker, you can do away with stale or burnt tasting coffee.

Everyone has its own preference when it comes to coffee taste. Some like it strong and hot, some like it warm and mild. Breville Gourmet features five brew strengths and brew temperature that can be adjusted to give the coffee taste you’re looking for.

This coffeemaker has a special iced-beverage function that dispenses a concentrated 3.5-ounce shot of tea or coffee. All you have to do is mix the shot with ice, water, milk and sweeteners and voila – you have an iced tea or iced coffee.

Breville Gourmet BKC700XL also uses a low-noise pump technology for quiet brewing. Unlike other coffee machines, this won’t annoy you with loud noises while you’re brewing.

Breville BKC700XL coffee maker at a glance…

Pros:

Makes good coffee
Quiet brewing

Cons:

Expensive

Overall, this is an elegant coffeemaker that makes fresh great tasting coffee.

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