Buy Briel EG181APG-TB Multi-Pro Prestige Thermoblock Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder - Kitchen

Product Description: This Space Saver thermo block espresso machine comes with a built in conical coffee grinder and superior controls of brewing you favorite cup. For use with fresh ground coffee or the exciting new E.S.E. pods, MultiPro adds the convenience of a warming plate and Briels patented Auto Espresso Flow feature. This MultiPro unit allows the user great control and ease of use combined with solid performance weather in making espresso or great coffee and at the same time fitting in a compact space of your kitchen or bar. features Constant 18 Bar pump pressure (substantially above the minimum requirement of 9 bars necessary for an authentic espresso) produces a savory espresso with perfect crema every time. ESE adapted for use with ground coffee or coffee servings (pods). Filter holder and filter basket that can accommodate both ground coffee & ESE pods coffee servings (pods). Turbo Jet Frother, a Briel exclusive, produces plentiful dry steam for a thick milk froth for a cappuccino or latte. Patented Crema Master filters for ground coffee or pods produce rich genuine crema every time, and AquaStop No-Drip System prevents dripping and need to bleed machine of remnant water. Two thermostats regulate the coffee cycle and steaming process for the pump, with a third safety thermostat located on pump in the event of abnormal or continuous use. OK light signals when machine is ready for brewing or frothing. Push button switches dependable quality. Removable 2 liter water reservoir that fills from the back. Water level visible from the front with water filter on intake. Removable overflow tray for easy clean up. 2 Brass filter-holders one for ground coffee and the other for coffee pods Built-in coffee tamper and measuring spoon included.

Great espresso January 8, 2009
The first espresso machine received from Amazon was DOA but Amazon quickly sent out another. This second machine was DOA also so I contacted the repair company in New Jersey for instructions. They authorized me to open the machine and look for loose wires which I did and found one of the wires to the main switch was disconnected. I'm not sure if this is a quality escape from the manufacturer or happened during shipment. After reassembling the machine it worked like a champ producing great espressos and cappaccinos with excellent crema. The added burr grinder makes this machine an excellent choice for those who like freshly ground coffee. Taking the machine apart and reassembling would not be for the faint of heart but, on a mechanically inclined scale of 1 to 5, this would be about a 3.

A ridiculous experience (1 of 9 Found this Helpful) November 7, 2007
I can't review this product because I didn't receive it, it also wasn't what I ordered, but I didn't realize this until over a month after I'd ordered it, when I was finally notified that it had been shipped. I ordered a combination coffee maker and espresso maker, not just an espresso maker, through Amazon, from Builder Depot, specifically because it said they had it in stock. It was more expensive than other websites, but I knowingly paid more to get it right away.This whole experience is ridiculous.

Briel EG181APG-TB Multi-Pro Prestige Thermoblock Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder

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