FrancisFrancis! X5 Espresso Machine, Black
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Our Price: $649.99
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: FrancisFrancis!Brand: Francis Francis
Model: X5-Black
Color: Black
Product features:
- Pump-driven Supercrema brewing system with 18 bars of dynamic pressure
- Chrome-plated brass brewing handles maintain ideal temperature
- 48-ounce water tank with rear access; battery-powered clock on the front
- Includes both ESE pods and ground coffee handles
- Measures 10-1/4 by 8-1/4 by 11-1/4 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of FrancisFrancis! X5 Espresso Machine, Black
Customer Review: Happy then ... bang
Summary: 2 Stars
Up until yesterday, I was quite happy with this machine gifted to me just about a year ago. Yesterday it literally blew up, losing its clock (which skidded halfway across the kitchen), one of the indicator bulbs (which I still can't find) and most dramatically the entire steel top was displaced upward only holding in place due to the bolts and screws. I had stepped out to my deck for 30 seconds when this happened and only appreciated later it was good I wasn't in the kitchen. So now it sits unusable and I'm hoping for the best with Francis' Customer Service though I'm disheartened to read one reviewer's comments. As it was a gift, it will be interesting to see how the company responds. By the way, the only potential warning sign was an increased noisiness as the machine heated up to steam milk.
Description of FrancisFrancis! X5 Espresso Machine, Black
FrancisFrancis! espresso machines aren't just a design dream aesthetically. They're also engineered to do much of the barista work for you, removing intimidation and trial-by-fire from the home espresso game. This fabulous-looking all-metal X5 model features a brass boiler and the Supercrema brewing system, pump-driven with 8-9 bars of dynamic pressure. The chrome-plated brass brewing handle maintains ideal temperatures for coffee, while the steam/hot water wand swivels for tidy storage. One of the friendliest aspects of the X5 is its ability to brew espresso with either pre-measured ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) coffee pods or with loose grounds from your favorite bean vendor. Two interchangeable handle baskets are included, one for each method. Three filters also come with the machine for pulling ristretto, regular, or lungo shots.Measuring 10-1/4 by 8-1/4 by 11-1/4 inches, the X5 is a relatively compact machine, built with flat sides to save space on tight countertops. Keep in mind that it weighs 16 pounds, so you'll want to make a permanent spot for it, and that the 48-ounce water tank is accessed from the back, so you'll need room to work behind it. The sleek little battery-powered clock on the front of the machine pops out for setting and battery replacement. FrancisFrancis! includes a detailed instruction and tip guide, as well as a starter container of Illy Caf? espresso. --Emily Bedard
FrancisFrancis! espresso machines aren't just a design dream aesthetically. They're also engineered to do much of the barista work for you, removing intimidation and trial-by-fire from the home espresso game. This fabulous-looking all-metal X5 model features a brass boiler and the Supercrema brewing system, pump-driven with 8-9 bars of dynamic pressure. The chrome-plated brass brewing handle maintains ideal temperatures for coffee, while the steam/hot water wand swivels for tidy storage. One of the friendliest aspects of the X5 is its ability to brew espresso with either pre-measured ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) coffee pods or with loose grounds from your favorite bean vendor. Two interchangeable handle baskets are included, one for each method. Three filters also come with the machine for pulling ristretto, regular, or lungo shots.
Measuring 10-1/4 by 8-1/4 by 11-1/4 inches, the X5 is a relatively compact machine, built with flat sides to save space on tight countertops. Keep in mind that it weighs 16 pounds, so you'll want to make a permanent spot for it, and that the 48-ounce water tank is accessed from the back, so you'll need room to work behind it. The sleek little battery-powered clock on the front of the machine pops out for setting and battery replacement. FrancisFrancis! includes a detailed instruction and tip guide, as well as a starter container of Illy Caf? espresso. --Emily Bedard
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