From robust espresso to flavorful coffee and creamy cappuccino, even hot cocoa or tea, enjoy cafe-quality beverages at home with the Latt Espress EA8298 fully automatic espresso/coffee machine from KRUPS. The compact machine takes up minimal counter space, and its fully automatic system means anyone can enjoy the perfect cup-amateurs and coffee connoisseurs alike. With 1450 watts of power, the machine’s built-in metal conical burr grinder quickly and evenly grinds whole coffee beans right before brewing to capture the freshest flavor, and its grind setting can be adjusted as desired-finer for espresso and coarser for coffee are the settings that work best. The machine’s large sealed hopper keeps beans fresh and holds enough to prepare several drinks in a row, while its integrated milk container makes it possible to froth and brew coffee all in one smooth move. The unit’s user-friendly control panel with an intuitive LCD screen and ergonomic knob allows for simple navigation through every step of the process. To ensure the perfect shot of espresso, the Latt Espress’s patented compact thermoblock heating technology, 15-bar high-pressure pump, and hydraulic automated tamping system provide perfect tamping, precise extraction, and consistently hot results. Designed and manufactured in France, the machine also provides a steam nozzle for creamy latte drinks, a large 1.8-liter/60-ounce removable water tank with an empty indicator, and a removable drip tray and cake container for easy cleaning. Accessories include a KRUPS F088 water filtration cartridge, XS3000 cleaning tablets, and F054 descaling powder. Bring the gourmet experience home with the KRUPS espresso/coffee machine.
Product Features
- Fully automatic 1450-watt espresso coffee machine in a convenient compact size; Water tank capacity 1.8 L
- Built-in metal conical burr grinder captures full flavor; adjustable grind setting; large sealed bean hopper; Used coffee ground collector capacity 9
- User-friendly control panel with intuitive LCD screen and knob; integrated milk container-froth and brew coffee all in one; Max distance coffee nozzle – drip tray 4.6 inches. Variable volume brewing unit : 0.2-0.3 oz
- Thermoblock heating technology, 15-bar high-pressure pump, and hydraulic automated tamping system for professional results.15 bar pump pressure for the perfect aroma and flavour extraction.
- Steam nozzle; 60-ounce removable water tank; removable drip tray and cake container for easy cleaning; made in France; 2-year warranty
Review after 4 years of ownership After two years of use I am ready to review this product. First, it makes wonderful coffee. We have made thousands of cups, and are officially ruined. Coffee elsewhere just doesn’t cut it.Second, the machine is expensive, and repairs are difficult and expensive. We own several of these because we want one for our weekend place.I just threw one away because it is obvious the gears stripped out in the burr grinder and I doubt that repairs are cost effective. I have one…
Great machine, terrible warranty service In short, if your machine is working, you will be happy. If your machine dies, even under warranty, save yourself a lot of time and aggravation, just throw it out and buy a new one. But maybe not a Krups. Read on for details.The machine performed great for 17 months. Then one day the grinder motor died. I spent a week trying to get in touch with Krups for support. Every number you call (I tried at least 3) gets you to the same office in NJ where the same unpleasant woman answered…
I love Amazon reviews and rarely do one except if the … Got this about 3 and a half years ago and now I have to buy a new one (well, a new coffee machine anyway). The grinder (after struggling for the last year) has finally ground it’s last bean. To me, despite the fact it made decent coffee and espresso, I can’t really endorse this purchase. Of note, I followed every instruction and prompt for maintenance and cleaning to no avail. I’m sorry, 600+ dollars for less than 5 years (actually, you could say 2.5 years as this was when the grinder started…