Briel ES35AF Chamonix Pump Espresso Machine With Auto Espresso Flow
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BrielBrand: Briel
Model: ES35APG
Product features:
- Compact machine automatically produces 2 cups of espresso at once
- Heats water quickly from 30-serving tank and holds it at proper temperature
- Steam nozzle has frothing attachment for cappuccino foam and lattes
- Push-button controls; patented filter produces thick crema on espresso
- Measures 8 by 8-3/4 by 11-3/4 inches
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Briel ES35AF Chamonix Pump Espresso Machine With Auto Espresso Flow
Customer Review: Good and Bad
Summary: 3 Stars
I have a love-hate relationship with this machine.
On the good side, I've probably made thousands of excellent cups of espresso and latte. So, it has paid for itself (compared to Starbucks) about 20 times over!! This machine has the minimum features, 15 bar pump and dual stage heater - don't buy a machine with less.
On the bad side, this machine is not the quality you would hope for (probably explains the reasonable price). The first thing you'll notice are the drips. The steamer drips, then the heating tank drips, then... I've had this thing apart about 10 times, and finally have tighened and adjusted and added o-rings until if finally doesn't drip anymore. The steamer valve is the worst part. Unless Briel has redesigned it, don't bother paying them to send you a new one, it will drip too. I found an o-ring that was close enough to shave down to fit - seems to work just fine. The other annoyance is that if I don't clean everything immediately and take the tumbler off right away, the next cup of coffee tastes terrible. I'm still not sure where the bitter is hiding, I think the "no drip" feature is sucking old coffee juice back up into the machine.
Anyway, if you fix (or live with) the drips, and are super diligent about cleaning everything immediately, you can make really good espresso and not wreck your budget. Just realize that you are not buying a top-end machine, so keep your expectations modest.
Description of Briel ES35AF Chamonix Pump Espresso Machine With Auto Espresso Flow
A sleek, European design combined with top-notch features and affordability makes this Chamonix espresso machine a favorite. Briel has improved on its original design by adding adaptability for use with grounds or pods. It also features a patented Auto Espresso Flow, a micro-chip timing circuit that lets you control the amount of espresso produced. In addition, it offers 15-bar pump pressure with auto self-priming, Turbo Jet Frother for lots of thick, milky froth, Crema Master filter for genuine crema every time, AquaStop No-Drip system to eliminate remnant water, Two thermostats for coffee and steaming cycles plus a third for safety, Stainless steel boiler, Large, removable reservoir and water filter on intake, Removable overflow tray for simple cleanup and Built-in coffee tamper and separate measuring spoon.This compact 1,200-watt machine automatically produces espresso with the push of a button. Easy-to-understand controls put espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes a fingertip away, and the stainless-steel boiler produces two cups of espresso in just seconds. An electronic control lets you select the amount of espresso brewed each time, from 2 to 8 ounces. Other noteworthy features include a removable 30-serving water tank with an intake water filter and water-level display, an antidrip system, a patented filter for thick crema, a die-cast filter holder for minimum heat loss, and a frothing attachment on the steam nozzle for cappuccino foam and lattes. A coffee tamper and measuring spoon accompany the 11-3/4-by-8-3/4-by-8-inch machine, which is clad in hard, bright plastic. --Fred Brack
Editor's note: This item may arrive with water inside from the manufacturer's pressure test. This is a normal occurrence and doesn't point to a problem with the machine.
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