Features
15 bar pump pressure; brews 2 cups in about 35 seconds
Jet frother produces robust steam, thick froth
Large removable water reservoir; automatic shut-off
Automatic shut-off adds safety
Measures 14 by 11-1/2 by 10 inches
Product Review
Briel's Sintra espresso machine with drip coffeemaker is backed by the company's 30-plus years in the coffee business, and it shows--this model's designed to present café-quality drip coffee, espresso, and cappuccino to the home user. To get this high quality, the Sintra has a number of extraordinary features. To start with, it gives you the ability to match most coffee preferences in one machine, due to its dual nature: drip coffeemaker and espresso maker. On the drip side, it has a 10-cup-capacity glass carafe and a nice "stop-and-serve" feature that allows you to remove the carafe during the middle of the brewing cycle.The Sintra also has some nice functionality on the espresso/cappuccino side, starting with its Auto Espresso Flow system. This system lets you set the coffee strength according to taste, from a stronger, Italian-style short cup to a larger, less robust brew. The espresso is brewed at the required 190 degrees F, and the machine has 15 bars of pump pressure. And it's speedy, brewing two cups in about 35 seconds. It also makes good cappuccino, because of its steam nozzle, which lets you froth the milk. Some other nice features include its patented Cremaker filter, which provides a richer crema on each espresso, an exterior water-level indicator, and a cup warmer. In shining stainless steel and sturdy black plastic, this machine won't shame any counter. It has 2,010 watts of power and measures 14 by 11-1/2 by 10 inches (length by height by depth). --A.J. Rathbun
Editor's note: This item may arrive with water inside from the manufacturer's pressure test. This is a normal occurrence and doesn't point to a problem with the machine.
Product Description
Coffee in the morning, espresso at noon, and a cappuccino after dinner. Is it possible to have too much? Not if you have the Briel Sintra! A combination 10-cup drip coffee maker and automatic pump espresso machine, Sintra adds extra features such as Briel?s Auto Espresso Flow? microchip, a warming plate for preheating cups, and the convenient drip stop feature. All in a no-nonsense sleek European exterior. Briel value shines through and through. Like many other Briel espresso makers, the Sintra was rated a ?Best Buy? by a leading consumer testing publication. New and Improved version ESE adaptable for use with ground coffee or coffee servings (pods)! Additional features include: - Constant 15 Bar pump pressure producing a savory espresso with perfect crema every time. - ESE adapted for use with ground coffee or coffee servings (pods). - Filter holder and filter basket for ground coffee/Special filter for 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? filter produces rich genuine crema every time and AquaStop? No- Drip System prevents dripping and need to ?bleed? machine of remnant water. - Stainless steel boiler ? it?s better! - ?OK? light signals when machine is ready for brewing or frothing. - Two thermostats regulate the coffee cycle and steaming process, with a third ?safety? thermostat located on the pump in the event of abnormal or continuous use. - Push button switches ? dependable quality. - Large, removable 1.8 liter water reservoir that fills from the top. - Water level visible from the front. - Water filter on intake. - Removable overflow tray for easy cleanup. - Built in coffee tamper and measuring spoon included. - 10-Cup drip coffeemaker with pause feature 10-Year Pump Warranty (exclusively Briel). - VHS instructional video included with every machine and toll-free customer technical support center available for additional
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