FrancisFrancis! X1 Espresso Machine, Light Blue
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: FrancisFrancis!Brand: Francis!Francis!
Model: X1-Light Blue
Color: Light Blue
Product features:
- Ideal for making coffee specialty drinks at home; hot water dispenser for tea
- Temperature gauge for precise control; steam nozzle heats milk to make cappuccinos
- Circular wire holder on top warms inverted coffee cups
- For use with packaged coffee pods or ground coffee; powder-coated steel finish
- Measures 10 by 10-1/4 by 12 inches; 3-month product warranty, 1-year service warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of FrancisFrancis! X1 Espresso Machine, Light Blue
Customer Review: Overall, a great machine!
Summary: 4 Stars
Good points:
1) Heats up to the right temperature relatively quickly.
2) Makes a great, strong cup of espresso with great crema (I have been using the Lavazza Gran Crema E.S.E. pods, never tried with ground espresso, because I am trying to avoid a mess).
3) Mine takes about 20 seconds to go from "espresso" temperature to the hotter "frothing" temperature, as opposed to the one or two minutes other machines take
4) It really does froth a nice thick froth, nothing runny and flimsy like every other cappucino maker I have ever had!
5) You can pretty much brew one shot after another, with a few short seconds in betweeen to allow boiler to heat up the water to the right temp. The consistency of brewing temperature is really very satisfactory and stable.
6) You can make hot chocolates and tea with the frother and hot water coming from the frother, respectively. Nice for a couple drinks at a time and a lot quicker than boiling a kettle for tea.
7) Obviously, it is a beautiful piece and you will definitely notice it gets commented about. Looks good in a modern kitchen but is also just as comfortable (in Stainless, pastel pink, cream or white) in a Shabby, retro, or country romantic kitchen.
8) The clean up is a total breeze if you are using E.S.E. pods
Not-so-good points:
1) The water resevoir will need to be refilled if you make "longer" or "taller" drinks like lattes and "americanos", especially if you are making drinks for two or more in a household. If you prefer straight espresso shots and those topped off with a nice scoop or two of frothed milk, you're in business and can go for three days or more without re-filling. Otherwise, be prepared to refill daily.
2) The "cup warmer" on top of the machine is not really hot enough to keep the cups warm unless you turn the machine on for a good 20 or 30 minutes before brewing with the cups on top. But it is a cute place to store the cups and I never really had problem drinking espresso from a room temp. cup anyway, have you? Just a small thing I noticed, really but something I thought could be pointed out.
Just to note: I bought mine off Ebay from the outlet refurbished and have had no problems. It came with a 6 mos. warranty, and I saved hundreds. If you cannot come up with 800 bucks for one, this is the way to go. Happy brewing and lattes of love!
Description of FrancisFrancis! X1 Espresso Machine, Light Blue
Bright and boldly colored, this espresso machine from FrancisFrancis! is for those who relish sleek, modern design in their kitchen and a cheerful color scheme. Leave it out on the counter, as it's too heavy to move around much. This machine is designed for use with prepackaged coffee pods--specifically Easy Serving Espresso (ESE) pods--or with regular ground coffee; gear for both is included.The machine measures 10 by 12 inches overall; with its flip switches and pilot lights, the front looks like an instrument panel. A temperature gauge allows for more precise temperature control, which helps prevent the bitter brew that results from overheating. Other features include a pull-out drawer in the bottom section to house the drip grill, a removable plastic bin in the back for the water supply, a built-in cappuccino feature, and a circular wire holder on top for warming inverted coffee cups. --Marcie Bovetz
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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