Krups XP4030 Espresso Machines

The Krups XP4030 Espresso Machines is ranked #2 for its Large Capacity, #26 in how well it makes Foam, #29 in its suitability for Use at Home, #32 in how easy it is to Clean, #33 in how simple it is to Use, #35 in the range of features it offers and suitability for use by Baristas and #38 in its ability of making Cappuccino.

"…my husband bought me the Krups XP4030. It's fast and easy to use and I love the water tank -- it's removeable and has a large capacity so you can steam away! Great machine for the money." - on Aug 8 2008 …full review

"…crema. I was concerned that I couldn't froth the milk, but it turned out perfect...beautiful foam and hot milk. There were many complaints about water leaking. If you read the…" - on Jun 11 2009 …full review

"…say that this machine beat my expectations on almost all levels, with one short coming....the foam takes a a few mintues to heat to 140-160 but when it's done the froth looks and taste…" - on Jan 29 2008 …full review

"…research. What was needed was a good espresso maker for Cuban coffee, and he wanted the foam, the crema, to dispense along with the coffee. This good-looking and compact machine…" - on Jan 12 2008 …full review

"…built in for the extra filter baskets (comes with 1 cup, 2 cup and pod filters) * steams and froths milk easier than the Briel (though not as easy as the Gaggia unit) * instructions are…" - on Nov 24 2007 …full review

"…can't push it through any more. going to try to decalcify them to see if it works. as to the frother tip - some wizard designed it to be rubber with a stainless sleeve overtop. after…" - on Nov 23 2007 …full review

"…needle, poking out each tiny, microscopic hole, with no Americano, and a big mess in the kitchen. I ordered a second portafilter and now I have two clogged portafilters. Then, a…" - on Jun 17 2008 …full review

"i bought two of these machines - one for the jobsite trailer, and one for my portuguese workers house. both machines work well at making nice espresso - for a little while. have used…" - on Nov 23 2007 …full review

"…a day. It was loud, but stayed hot and foamed milk great. Then I went over to a friends house who had a nice Starbucks machine, and she showed me how to steam milk without burning…" - on May 10 2007 …full review

"First, an introduction to my point-of-view on coffee. I am not a coffee snob by any means, but I do know what tastes good and what does not. I am also no stranger to the kitchen...what I…" - on Oct 28 2006 …full review

"excellent espresso, excellent cappucino. easy to clean, easy to operate, makes some neat pumping noises and the steam noise is very nice too. Did I mention that the espresso tastes…" - on Jun 13 2008 …full review

"…than attempting to steam it properly. Tastes just as good to me!! PROS: -easy to use -easy to clean -brews espresso quickly -brews tasty espresso -water tank easy-to-reach and…" - on Dec 29 2007 …full review

"…takes up very little counter space and has a smart design. Here is what I LIKE: * very easy to clean * water tank can be taken out to fill and is easy to access * storage built in…" - on Nov 24 2007 …full review

"great machine,easy to use" - on Mar 4 2009 …full review

"I asked for an espresso machine as a gift and my husband bought me the Krups XP4030. It's fast and easy to use and I love the water tank -- it's removeable and has a large capacity so you…" - on Aug 8 2008 …full review

"…or so rather than attempting to steam it properly. Tastes just as good to me!! PROS: -easy to use -easy to clean -brews espresso quickly -brews tasty espresso -water tank…" - on Dec 29 2007 …full review

"…unit! It is very fast heating up, relatively quiet (especially compared to the Briel). It is simple to keep clean, takes up very little counter space and has a smart design. Here is…" - on Nov 24 2007 …full review

"…Espresso Machine with Auto Espresso Flow, Steel/Silver broke down. This machine is quite simple to use and makes good espressos. I also like the fact that regular coffee mugs fit…" - on May 7 2007 …full review

"…accessories... just add coffee and fill the tank with water. The instructions, at first, seem complex, but after a tryout, it is truly simple and very satisfying for the budding Barista." - on Jan 29 2007 …full review

"I rec'd this yesterday and had it up and running within 30 mins. First made espresso with some Sambuca then a Latte/cappuccino.Never used a cappuccino machine before,and after reading the…" - on Mar 4 2009 …full review

"I have had this machine for almost three months. Right from the beginning it was easy start to use and made a fantistic expresso/latte/cappuccino. I have had 2 less expensive machines…" - on Feb 28 2008 …full review

"After making cappuccino on steam type espresso makers daily for the past 12 years, I thought it was time to upgrade to a pump model. I researched pump types and decided on this model.…" - on Oct 22 2006 …full review