Automatic espresso machines from Krups

New in the US, these two automatic espresso machines from Krups will make cafe-quality coffee drinks right at your home. The 1,450 watt Krups XP9000 super automatic coffee and espresso center automatically grinds, tamps, brews, and disposes of spent grounds for very convenient operation. Automatic controls and an over sized digital display, as well as an adjustable central steam nozzle help preparing perfect cappuccino and latte at the push of a button. This automatic machine also provides hot water for tea and hot chocolate. Display shows 2 lines of text in bright white lettering and is easy to read and available in 5 languages. Pre-programmed settings have 4 options for espresso and coffee, hot water, steam, latte and cappuccino. An easily accessible side panel can be used for customized programming, including coffee strength, cup size, water temperature, and steam time. Other features of these automatic espresso machines are 15-bar compact monoblock high-pressure pump, an integrated conical grinder, a heating element with two thermostats, a bypass for pre-ground coffee, a removable brewing unit, an empty bean sensor, a removable 88-ounce water tank, a cup-warming plate, and an integrated drip tray with automatic sensor to indicate when the water tray needs to be emptied. This Swiss made espresso machine comes in stainless steel finish. The price is around $2,200.

The Krups XP7230 is the other of fully automatic espresso machines with integrated burr grinder and brewing chamber. This compact espresso machine occupies only half the counter space compare to the larger machines, but includes all the features you want for your perfect espresso cup. Simply add espresso beans, water, select beverage and the rest is automatic. The grind can be adjusted for your personal preference and milk frothed to perfection. Programmable push-button controls, powerful steam production, frothing nozzle, single control knob and large LCD display. The Krups patented brewing chamber is maintained at an ideal temperature producing hot espresso from the first cup, to the last drop. The 1,200 watt programmable espresso machine comes with 15-bar pump system, 32 ounce removable water tank, drip tray and cup-warming tray. The price is $1,000. Krups.