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Krups 4 Cup Coffee Maker User Reviews
In searching for the top Krups Coffee Makers, we found a stellar coffee maker called the Krups Allegro Espresso 4 Cup Maker. We've pulled user reviews and comments from around the web on this top coffee maker to give you better insight on why it's so highly rated.
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Great Little Machine For The Price!
Krups Allegro Espresso 4 Cup Maker
Customer Reviewer and Rating: K. Wilson - 5 Stars |
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I received this machine for Christmas. I have used it 'numerous' times and to great success. I have certainly used it more than 25 times since Christmas, Yes, I am a coffee power drinker. For the money it is a great little machine! You will have to subscribe to cleaning the milk steamer m but this would be true for any machine - no matter what the cost. I had concerns about the little plastic cover for the Milk Steamer but it has turned out to work fine.
If you wish to spend more then I suppose that's your right, however, why should you spend more if spending less does the same job. I will compare my latte's with any coffee lounge, Starbucks, Seattles Best, Pikes Perk or Diedrichs. I have to admit the first time I used it, well, it was a mess! I had to come up with a method. I also had to augmented the setup by getting a decent little metal pitcher to steam the milk in - once I got that . Life is good! |
You Could Spend More, But Why?
Krups Expresso Coffee Maker
Customer Reviewer and Rating: THR - 5 Stars |
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This is a powerful machine! It has saved me lots of money since I no longer go to Starbucks at all....in fact, I prefer my made-at-home espresso over the coffee house baristas'. It makes an absolutely perfect shot of espresso and froths milk like crazy. Delicious! I can't believe something that costs so little works so well. It has a few quirks that I'm willing to live with for the price. It works best to brew the espresso first then turn it to steam to warm and froth the milk using the remainder of your water. If I let it brew the water all the way down, it leaves a nasty burnt coffee ground smell that makes everyone in my house complain. And you have to hold the cup of milk up high the whole time you're frothing, which is not comfortable for someone with carpal tunnel syndrome (like me). If you try to froth your milk first, like the instructions suggest, you have to wait and wait until it starts steaming, then it will spray a bit of hot water before it starts to steam correctly.
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| All of the above is corrected by brewing the espresso first, then quickly switching to steaming/frothing. The metal steam attachment is easy to clean with a damp scrubber sponge, and the rest of it wipes down quickly. Like I said, it has a few quirks that I have figured out how to get around, and overall I love, love, love my Krups Allegro. Here's my better-than-Starbucks mocha recipe: mix one shot espresso with 3 TBS Ghirardelli sweet ground chocolate (in the baking aisle at Target), add 3/4 c 2% milk, steamed and frothed. Top with whipped cream or sprinkle chocolate powder on top. Easy and delicious! |
Glad We Made This Purchase
Krups Coffee Maker Reviews
Customer Reviewer and Rating: Evy Putnam - 5 Stars |
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We were spending so much money at Starbucks, that we decided to get our own machine. This Krups model was our choice and we are TREMENDOUSLY happy with it. We've had it for about 2 months now with no problems. My husband and I make two large lattes every morning and each have two on the weekends. It's very easy to use and clean. We also purchased the Krups 20 oz frothing pitcher. We make a full pot of espresso first. Then we add a little more water to the tank to steam the milk (carefully). Pour the espresso, pour the steamed milk and we're good to go.
We have to put a mug under the frothing pitcher to get the spout into the milk, but that's really the only con. When we're done, and release the remaining steam (very important), we fill our pitcher with water, put it under the spout and let it sit while we get ready for work. It makes it so much easier to wipe the milk off of the spout. Even with cleaning, it takes about 5 minutes for the whole ritual. While it's brewing or steaming, we do other things. |
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