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FrancisFrancis! X1 Espresso Machine
11 reviews
Price Range:
£384.00 to £517.00
The style is unmistakable, the icon of modern design recognized the world over, and frequently featured in top furnishing and trend...
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The style is unmistakable, the icon of modern design recognized the world over, and frequently featured in top furnishing and trend magazines: the X1 espresso machine is now available with new technology. The innovative Trio extraction group allows you to select the espresso that you wish – long, normal or ristretto – with an intuitive rotation of the filter holder. The X1>Trio machine is designed for those looking for attractive details while still wanting a reliable, functional machine at all times.
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11 Reviews from Epinions.com and Shopping.com
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Pros: Longevity of machine Retro Italian styling Steam pressure Fit and finish
Cons: Reservoir a chore to fill Electrical cord placement
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This is THE machine for serious coffee fans; if you are only going to use it to impress your dinner guests every few weeks, it's probably overkill. Read More
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Pros: easy to use, makes a great espresso, steam wand a great plus
Cons: expensive,
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If you have the disposable income, buy it and enjoy the work of art. Read More
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Pros: Comes with both ground and ESE pod portafilters for easy espresso making
Cons: Water reservoir is made of plastic and is a bit cumbersome to re-insert into machine.
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I would buy the machine again and recommend it to anyone who enjoys making espresso at home. Read More
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Pros: beautiful to look at; easy to use; fast heating times; perfect coffee.
Cons: expensive; tedious to clean (but no more so than others); no automatic shut-off.
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Pros: Great styling, easy to use, well constructed
Cons: Expensive
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The X-1 looks fabulous, is easy to use and produces wonderful espresso/cappuccino/latté. It might be a bit dear, but you only live once! Read More
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Pros: Reliable, design, easy-to-use
Cons: Cupholder does not get warm, useful for making 1-2 espressos (slow)
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Good machine, reliable, nice design with a few drawbacks. My next machine would be a Gaggia for its stronger construction and slightly improved performance. Read More
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Pros: Beautiful design, super easy cleanup, delicious espresso
Cons: A bit expensive, no double boiler.
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If you can afford it, worth the money for the style, and it's fun to use and great to look at. Read More
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Pros: Hip. Aesthetic beauty. Nifty Temp Gauge.
Cons: Small water reservoir. Difficult to fill.
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5 stars for aesthetics. 1 star for function/price. Great machine, but it's not for everyone. Read More
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Pros: sweet looking machine
Cons: needs coarser grinds, temperature instability, only good for two lattes at a time.
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Pros: Worked for exactly one month
Cons: Everything. It is really a piece of junk.
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