Does this size of Espro Press leave coffee behind like the small unit does?
1363243
Nothing significant, but despite it's size you won't get two mugs worth. Less is not always more.
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Short answer: no. Here's why: The filters in an ESPRO Press prevent liquid beneath them from mixing with the liquid you are drinking. This stops the extraction! The medium and large units are much more efficient than the original small press filter design, and trap a tiny amount, about 6% of the liquid in the vessel, beneath them (by comparison, the original small traps about 20% beneath it). This is the stuff you DON'T want to drink anyway, since it is over extracted by the time you get to it!
775193
I played with it a while and when I found the right position for the coffee beans I used I left it there. It depends on the beans size but it is somewhere near the middle. One espresso should take about 6-7 seconds to the half cup.
644574
Yes it does. That's the machine I have. Keeps coffee close and ready for action
298934
No, the unit brews coffee so fast usually within six minutes and by itself it occasionally fills the basket getting coffee everywhere. Adding the paper will slow the flow resulting in a flood on your counter. Please do not ignore the bad reviews on this maker like I did. You'll wind up with buyers remorse very quickly as it's beauty does not last. All the open seams allow stains and coffee grinds to get everywhere inside this unit where you cannot clean.
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No. They share the same boiler. I usually have my espresso ground and pressed into the brew basket while my milk is steaming. That way I can brew the shot directly after the milk is ready. It works out well. I have had this machine for two years now and I love it! No problems whatsoever.
269703
It depends on how finely you grind your beans and how tightly you pack it. My wife makes her espresso just fine, so I'm sure yours will too.
89361
I've got mine set on one and it gives a powdery finish to the grounds that can't be beat for a smooth, flavorful coffee. So much so that we hardly ever use the espresso machine unless we are making a base for ice cream or something that requires tons of coffee flavor with little liquid. This is a really great grinder!
941488
It is nice & small. Seems perfect for travel. You probably will want to buy coffee pods, so you won't have to clean grounds out of the brew basket.
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Pro: The grind adjustment allows course grind for French press, or very fine for espresso. but Con: not convenient to readjust on a regular basis. Grinding more than about 5 coffee scoops can be tedious. Overall, I am pleased with this device. I have read that electric grinders cause the grounds to heat up and loose some of the flavor.
82246
Yes. I use a full size latte mug for Double Espresso Latte, and a small cup with the pullout tray for a single shot Espresso or Latte
2000891
I have the smaller one, but I'm able to brew smaller cups of coffee in it by adjusting the amounts of grounds and water.
619675
Absolutely! I have learned to keep an extra one on hand at all times b/c coffee is very important to me. This is the size I use and I also have a Bodum Young Press (and others). The one thing about the Young Press is that the plastic seems to stretch a bit making it a bit loose around the glass increasing the likelihood of breakage. The metal press frames I have don't do that, fortunately.
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I have an "8-cup" Bodum French press. The equivalent amount of coffee to a full press is basically half a pot in the Melitta.
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It doesn't exactly taste the same. The smallest size will give you a more robust or stronger brew. But to be honest we use the large setting and it tastes like a standard cup of coffee, not weak like you might think. I use the small cup when I mix or blend two diffetent kcups like coco and French roast.
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No; it works great in that regard.I've been using the thing every day (at least once a day); mostly for cold brew, but also for hot French Press when I need an extra boost. It's been great.
1009734
It does ... and you'll definitely need it. I owned a total of 3 units. The first 2 were replaced under warranty after major delays at the appliance repair company and/or Krups themselves. When I finally got the 2nd replacement, I sold it on eBay.If you want to really have a cup of coffee when you want it, forget this unit. Krups customer service was terrible. I replaced my unit with a Deloghi Magnifica XS. It was well worth the difference in cost. I've had the Delonghi now for 16 months without a single problem. In fact, I'm just enjoying my first cup of coffee today!!
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Yes it does. It is a pretty slick product. I am impressed with it, and the espresso machine, compared to what I get at places like Starbucks. There are certainly better lattes to be had at high end coffee houses, but these are good products.