Review of the Krups XP7225 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

The Krups XP7225 is a fully automatic compact espresso machine that combines technological innovation with an easy to use interface to deliver perfect results in the cup every time.

At the touch of a button the XP7225 grinds, tamps and brews delicious espresso and pressured brewed coffee. The steam wand allows you to easily froth your milk for cappuccinos and lattes. It also includes a hot water wand for quick teas and other beverages.

The Krups XP7225 uses a patented brewing system that includes a professional quality conical bur grinder.It has a stainless steel lined thermal block heating system and a fifteen bar pump. All of these components are designed around an integrated brew chamber making it the most compact machine available on the market today. they also helps to deliver the ideal constant temperature.

It has a bright led display screen with a simple, easy to understand menu which is easy to navigate and customize as well as touch button activation. The Krups fully automatic espresso machine also comes pre-programmed, which takes the guessing out of what settings to use for the perfect cup of espresso.

The dial allows you to select how much you actually want (for small, medium and larger cups) and within thirty seconds you will be enjoying espresso that tastes as if it were made at your favorite cafe by your favorite barista. You can make adjustments to the grinder, brewing temperature and many other features important to the actual making of your beverage. It self cleans and has automatic reminder prompts that tell you when to fill the water tank, get rid of the coffee grounds container as well as the drip tray and change filters.

While the product itself has all the bells and whistles, many consumers report less than desirable results when it came down to reliability. By and large, the biggest complaints were with the poor construction of the unit, with complaints of constant malfunctions, broken burr grinders and things of the sort. it's compact size and easy to use features does not make up for the frequent manufacturing issues. If you want a great tasting cup of espresso or coffee and that's all you care about - the Krups XP7225 is for you. If you want a great tasting cup of espresso with a reliable unit that will last for years to come - then you may want to skip past this one. Within this price range, the Delonghi ESAM3300 is the better alternative.