Francis Francis 207001 X7 iperEspresso Machine, Red
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: FrancisFrancis!Brand: Francis Francis
Model: 207001
Color: Red
Product features:
- Pump-driven espresso machine that exclusively uses Illy coffee capsules
- 2-stage brewing process ensures full-bodied aromatic coffee with crema
- User-friendly control panel offers oversized backlit buttons and helpful icons
- 1-touch brewing with auto-stop; steam wand; 40-ounce removable water tank
- Measures 11 by 11 by 12-1/2 inches; 1-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Francis Francis 207001 X7 iperEspresso Machine, Red
Customer Review: THIS IS THE BEST
Summary: 5 Stars
I received my X7 in January 2009 and I could not be happier with my purchase.
First, let me start with Amazon. My purchase online was very convenient and the shipping was first class and fast - eventhough I did the free shipping. Also, the price was cheaper that what I had found on some other websites - - and Illy's own website for that matter. As of today, Amazon is about $200 cheaper than the Illy website.
Now for choosing the coffee machine. I first had to decide between the X6, which uses the pods, and the X7, which uses the capsules. I figured I would try the capsules because they are the new thing. I mean really, this is what Francis Ford Coppola uses (just Google his name and Francis X7 to see the article). I also read some other reviews in the Cigar Aficionado and Time that praised the X7 as well. So I got the X7.
As for the machine itsself, I am very impressed with the quality. It is not a big machine, but it is heavy and very sturdy. The buttons are made out of a very interesting soft material that actually glow when the machine is on and ready. The steam button on the far right of the machine lights up as well when the machine has warmed enough to produce steam. Nothing rattles. This is a much higher quality than you see on cheaper machines at the department store.
Now for the coffee. The X7 makes as good a cup of espresso as you are going to find. I tried the dark roast, but the medium roast "lungo" tasts the best and makes a bigger cup of coffee. I do not know how the machine does this, but the X7 makes a bigger cup of coffee with the "lungo" capusule than the regular espresso capsule on its own without adjusting any of the settings. Hmmmm.
Cleanup is a breeze because I do not have to fool with coffee grinds or the soggy coffee pods. Just remove the coffee arm from the machine and turn it upside down over the trash and the capsule is gone. No mess at all. No cleanup.
I did sign up for the home delivery on the Illy website to get the free cups and saucers. I recommend this as they are beautiful cups and look very cool sitting on top of the machine.
And one more thing . . . get the Red one.
Description of Francis Francis 207001 X7 iperEspresso Machine, Red
The X7 machines uses the new revolutionary iperEspresso Method to prepare espresso. Hyper Espresso is a unique and innovative two-stage process. The first is hyper infusion. The is followed by emulsion, resulting in a thick, velvety crema and full-bodied espresso.Espresso Machines
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