24.3.2018

This is a review of the Krups Arabica Manual EA811840 Automatic Espresso Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, Silver as there are a number of options for different colours and digital operation on this listing. I would first like to say that in operation this is a five-star machine but it is currently the manual version is too expensive, even compared with other Krups machines at £429-£449 depending on the finish and this is reinforced by the digital machine being cheaper despite having a higher list price. Hopefully, this will be corrected as it is a superb machine.Some people get a bit sniffy about bean to cup machines but for home use, they are very convenient removing the mess of grinding,tamping and cleaning ground coffee while still delivering a hot tasty cup with a thick crema on top. It is supplied with clear instructions and two cleaning tablets to start you off but no coffee bean sample which is not really surprising. You do get a redemption code for a free 250g standard bag of coffee from Pact Coffee when you register though although this is a subscription service that you will need to cancel if you do not want to carry on. Note there is also a recipe PDF attached to this listing under the Technical Specs to give you some more ideas on using the machine.The machine came in a big box but the footprint was not much greater than my Dualit 3-in-1 Espressivo Coffee Machine and fits nicely on my worktop. It is straightforward to set up and is filled with a 1.7-liter water reservoir which is easy to remove despite being at the back of the machine via the clever hinged handle at the top and is clear so that you can see when it is getting low. Coffee is loaded as beans only and it is able to take a standard 227g bag of coffee in the hopper at the top which is good for about 10 cups.It is easy to use and heats up very quickly, you just set the cup size on the manual dial, the coffee strength and you are good to go. In fact, it works so well I question the need for the digital version. The coffee is ground as required with three different grades selectable with the finest producing the strongest coffee. The coffee beans I used were only Tesco's own but the coffee was tasty and strong enough on its maximum setting with a nice thick crema and a good temperature although it is still worth heating the cup first. The waste coffee is pressed dry and dispensed in a bin on the side and a warning light illuminates when it is full.The machine will warn you when it needs cleaning and this is achieved by placing a tablet in a dedicated slot and running the cleaning cycle. There is also a milk steamer that is powerful and also heats up quickly if a little difficult to locate for taller milk jugs. Overall the machine has a real feeling of quality and feels like it will last a long time and this is backed by the two-year guarantee as well as the commitment to being able to repair a product for up to 10 years throughout Europe.This is a well made and designed machine that makes a great cup of coffee. It just seems a little expensive compared with some of the alternatives.

24.6.2018

So, thinking about a coffee machine, bean to cup.Krups...can’t go wrong really.Build quality, as you’d expect is excellent. Still lots of plastic but all the important components seem robust.On start-up make sure the one flimsy sheet of paper that covers “First Use” doesn’t float away to the bottom of the box. If you do you’ll read the instructions then wonder why you’re diving to put towels down to soak up all the water it’s spewed all over the work surface as it does its automatic initial purge.In terms of choice of coffee strengths and types here are the key factors:- one knob on the front of the machine covers volume from 20 to 200ml of coffee output- two buttons on the front control theoutput strength- and one hidden knob inside the grinder controls how finely the coffee is ground (the finer, the stronger)So it takes a bi of playing about with the get a coffee the volume and strength that you enjoy. I like mugs of coffee and a normal sized mug needs the maximum volume, although still well shy of a full mug, leaves plenty of room for milk or cream.Talking of milk, let’s go full Barista! Making the steaming hot milk is a bit awkward. If you only need a small amount of milk, it can be a bit problematic as the steam nozzle is a little fiddly, comes off easily (for cleaning) and doesn’t go near close enough to the bottom of a standard Pyrex jug to be properly effective. If you’re going for a full latte or cappuccino though, no problem! Lots of milk steamed well, plenty of lovely froth and pour in your desired coffee measure. Again, plenty of trial and error required, but you will get there. One word of warning though, when using the steamer it dumps excess steam/condensate into the drip tray from the back and you don’t notice it until you have an alarm sounding, water flowing on the worktop (again) and the shock of your life when, after emptying the drip tray, cleaned the worktop and slotted the drip tray back in it recommences pumping hot coffee from the nozzles without warning. Get that cup ready or turn if off if you have to do this.Just like in real coffee shops, it’s not instant...but if that’s what you wanted you wouldn’t have bought the machine.Comparisons... wellI can only compare it with a Tassimo machine. We have similar issues in terms of volume, but this machine does stand miles ahead of that in terms of experience and choice. You get whatever coffee beans you like.The only slight disappointment with the output from this machine is that the coffee isn’t particularly hot, but then again, you can always make a small strong measure and dilute with boiling water per a standard Barista Americano method.Overall, in terms of value for money I’m not convinced that the build quality justifies the price tag. However, the quality of the coffee is without question and the grinder is probably the quietest I’ve come across in the bean to cup machines I’ve come across.Overall 4 stars. A bit more design thought, maybe a few more quality materials and clearer instructions would have brought the fifth, but the coffee is goooooood.

20.3.2018

This is an impressive coffee maker. I have been using a system which uses capsules and which, in fairness produces a decent cup of coffee with not a lot of fuss, and fairly economically at least compared with Starbucks and it's like. However, against freshly ground coffee beans there really is no comparison.Out of the box I was concerned that I was getting something unwieldy that I was going to struggle to fit into the kitchen. However, with a footprint of about 9 inches wide and 11 inches deep it does not take up a lot more space than the average Nespresso or Dulce Gusto machine and should fit comfortably on the side in all but the smallest of kitchens.My other main concern was that this was all going to be rather complicated,

23.3.2018

The Krups Arabica Expresso is machine is one in a range of similar (in terms of what they do - make expresso coffee) models by the brand. The name suggests that it will only brew ‘expresso’ beans, but the expresso term actually refers to an extraction process rather than a type of bean. It’s possible to buy coffee beans marketed as expresso, but they are just coffee beans usually deep roasted suitable for making a good expresso coffee.The machine is fairly compact at about 9 inches (23cm) wide x 12 inches (30cm) deep, so it will sit quite comfortably on the work top. The finish is black and silver, with an improvement over some of the earlier models which showed some screws on the front which looked a little unsightly.

5.11.2018

This is a fantastic bean-to-cup machine that delivers a great cup of coffee in next to no time! The adjustable dial on the front makes it easy to control the amount of liquid in your coffee; a bit of trial and error was needed for me at the start, but I soon got the hang of it. It’s also really easy to adjust the strength of the coffee from the clear controls on the front.The steam pipe is a great way to froth up coffee or even heat things up in a flash, while the capacious bean holder at the top holds plenty of coffee beans to keep you going for weeks.I also love the stylish design of this machine. I was a bit worried at first it would be a bit bulky, and while you definitely notice it in the kitchen,

28.2.2016

I've been looking for a bean to cup machine which is small enough so it fits on our secondary kitchen counter. Unfortunately most coffee makers are too deep so my options were limited here. I decided to go with this machine even though I was aware of some limited features such as no ground coffee compartment or display. Upon arrival I noticed that the appliance has EU mains plug, luckily I had a quality adaptor although it would have been nice to show this in the product description.Operating the machine is quite easy, and even though it is not a full metal construction, it does have a quality feel to it.

4.11.2016

I was very very sceptical as to how good this machine might be. For the money it delivers everytime.I'm a strong coffee drinker - espressos are almost perfect (I say almost since the Italian down the road with a £2K machine is better but hey I'm comparing apples with apples in this review)I was going to buy another traditional espresso machine - but opted for this for the reduced hassle factor and low mess.Yes you might think its noisy but you can't grind beans and be silentPro'sSmall neat machine sits in my office on a shelf - similar machines are much bigger, this is less than a foolscap folder hight and just a little deeper.Great coffee (you do have to turn down the volume dial to get a strong coffee but that's its nature)Very easy to use and keep clean.

2.11.2018

My first Krupp's machine unfortunately arrived damaged and leaked water after every cup. As usual, Amazon returns worked efficiently and a replacement soon arrived. I went from a Delonghi Bean to Cup where I was roasting my own beans to a couple of Nespresso machines and now back to this machine and things have really moved on. This machine is easy to set up and use on a day to day basis and produces great coffee with a good crema. Aesthetically it looks good in the kitchen which has to be a consideration. The issues I have with Nespresso machines are threefold, apart from the volume of water there is not a lot of flexibility unless you have a vast array of different capsules,

10.12.2018

As with most espresso machines a fair amount of setting up and reading the manual is required, but after the installation cycle really easy to use.I decided to use the filters in the water reservoir (need replacing after a couple of months or after so many cups) these do extend the life of the machine for quite a few years especially where I live where the water is really hard!A couple of settings on the machine for strength of coffee that you can program into it via the digital part of the machine but designed to be set once really, but then still get them choice of double strength or single via the start buttons.Easy to set up two cups on the tray and a quick double press of the start button

9.10.2018

I've been using this bean to cup coffee maker for ages, and I've only just gotten around to reviewing it. It's just great...Put in some water, add some beans. Play about with the dials and over time you come up with delicious hot coffee everytime. The machine itself is dead easy to use, the hardest thing is getting some beans that suit your taste. The reason it gets 4 stars is that it doesn't have and integrated milk frother, you have to do all of this by hand yourself (there is an optional external milk frother you can buy, but I haven't bothered). There is very little maintenance and at the very least you don't end up with pods that need to be disposed of,

17.1.2016

Firstly, this machine makes great coffee. Build quality is good and it looks the part on a shiny granite worktop - I would have to say that value for money probably cannot be bettered. My one criticism (not enough to dip below 5 stars) is that the instructions supplied with the machine are pretty rubbish, there is also little info on the Krups website. I emailed Krups who then mailed me back a comprehensive manual and the even posted me a hard copy - go Krups! But why on earth didn't you put that with the machine in the first place! Final tip from me is, that when you lose the little wire frother nozzel cleaner (which you will and they are expensive, you have to buy a new nozzel as well),

29.12.2018

After a lot of deliberation of which bean to cup machine to buy I ended up getting the Krups, several reviews mentioned that the milk steamer nozzle sometimes comes off during use but I thought it surely it can't be that bad, WELL IT IS !!!! THE STEAMER NOZZLE IS USELESS !!!!, every time I use it it blows off into the milk jug and makes a milky mess everywhere!! The rest of the machine works really well and is really easy to use, there are lots of settings to allow you to make a cup of coffee exactly the way you like it, if you don't care about the milk steamer then the machine is really worth getting but if a steamer is important to you then don't bother,

21.3.2018

Wow. Brilliant Coffee Maker.This machine delivers Barista-quality espresso, long coffee and cappuccino.With a generous 1.7 L water tank and 250 g bean container you can make up to 10 coffees.With its easy-to-use button controls and a rotary dial this machine puts full drink-making control at your fingertips.It has three temperature settings and three grinding levels, plus adjustable coffee strength and water volume, for customized results.The machine is quite bulky, so you will need to set it up and leave it in situ.For anyone who likes really good tasting coffee, this machine will satisfy you.It looks cool, and boy does it deliver a lovely cup of coffee.

19.12.2016

I've had this machine for about a year now & I'm very pleased with it.The safety device for the steamer is a bit rubbish & it will pop the nozzle off without hesitation - make sure both the male & female parts of the nozzle are bone dry when you put them together & it seems to do the trick.As I said I've had it about a year - but I still don't have a clue what the two top right hand buttons are for (one shows an empty cup & the other a full one) !! I got a friend from MENSA to help with the instructions but even he couldn't figure out the two buttons.I bought mine down here in Portugal - Amazon stopped the free deliveries down here so it worked out cheaper locally.

28.4.2018

I know everyone is mad for Nespresso capsules these days, but despite trying a lot of flavours I've never been a fan of the final taste - far too chemical for me. So back to the old fashioned way of making a proper coffee with Krups, where you start with ground beans and get a proper pressing ("tamping"). The result is an authentic, great tasting cup of coffee, just the start you need on a weekday and somehow even better tasting on a weekend morning. Should also mention it's pretty easy to empty & keep clean as well. Rather pricey of course but now I have it, it's in use all the time. Easy 5 star.

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