The Briel Cadiz Espresso Machine: Sleek Construction and Impressive Features

Aug 21st, 2010 Posted in Coffee Espresso Machine, Coffee Makers | No Comments »

The Briel Cadiz espresso machine, among all the espresso makers available, is the one that many coffee lovers are most impressed with. The sleek lines of this stainless steel machine are what first catch your eye, making you take a second look. The $300 price tag may give you pause but the many impressive features that you get with this espresso machine make it all worth the price.

The Briel Cadiz espresso maker will provide you with two piping hot cups of espresso in a mere 35 seconds, all because of the 15 bars of pump pressure. The machine’s jet frother produces strong steam and a thick froth, to provide that enchanting cafe experience you crave right in your own home. It has a large, removable water reservoir that’s a snap to fill and clean.

The Briel Cadiz also comes with an automatic shut off feature. This is an important feature for safety reasons. If you leave in a rush and forget to turn off the machine, before too long, it will shut itself off automatically, avoiding the danger of unattended appliances.

If you have a small kitchen, you needn’t worry that you’ll have to give up valuable counter space for the Briel Cadiz, because it was designed to be compact and efficient. It is 9.75×11.25×9.75. This is perfect for any kitchen and it won’t take up too much of your space.

One of the most popular features of this model is the Auto Espresso Flow, which lets you select the strength of the coffee to suit your personal tastes. You can pick whether you want a strong brew, or something a bit lighter. Not only will you enjoy nice cups of espresso, but the machine also can make excellent cappuccinos as well because of the frothing wand that is included. No matter whether your craving is for yummy cappuccino or a bracing cup of espresso, you can have them both at home with this espresso maker.

Best of all, the Briel Cadiz is made by world renowned company with more than 30 years of coffee experience, so you know you’ll be buying one of the best machines out there. This company offers a comprehensive warranty against defects, and stands behind all of their products.

Quality Speaks For Itself With Saeco Espresso Machines

Aug 15th, 2010 Posted in Coffee Espresso Machine, Coffee Makers | No Comments »

If you enjoy fine espresso you will love Saeco International Group’s line of espresso machines. After inventing the 1st fully automated Saeco espresso machine more than 20 years ago Saeco makes every effort to create the most genuine café experience possible. At the same time they continue to reinvent the experience of enjoying your espresso in the solace of one’s home always looking for new concepts to build upon. It is their goal to bring an authentic Espresso Feeling and taste with every cup.

When you think of Europe’s espresso machine industry Saeco Group’s name continues to show up again and again. Their products are known for their continued innovation and quality. Gaggia, another strong brand that produces quality espresso machines was acquired by Saeco in 1999. Combining both company strengths they further expand their position in the industry.

Italy, the home of espresso is home to Saeco International Group. Saeco’s continued innovation to produce higher quality espresso and coffee machines improves the consumer’s quality of life. They manufacture automated espresso and coffee products for both commercial and at home with distribution worldwide.

Saeco International does have a division in the US called Saeco USA, Inc. which is based in Glenwillow, Ohio. From 2005-2008 they have been recognized by Weatherhead 100 as one of the most quickly expanding companies in Northern Ohio. Saeco USA markets, promotes and supports their customers with an around the clock call center.

Saeco’s innovation produced the very first automated coffee machine in 1985 and came out with “The Twin” where 2 cups of coffee could be prepared at the same time from each Saeco Machine. Want push button espresso? In 1998 Saeco equipped its machines with digital readouts and buttons Not on did Saeco add ceramic grinders to Saeco Espresso Machine lines in 2004, they also added digital touch screen interfaces to them. 2006-2008 marked the emergence of four new Saeco espresso machine lines: Primea, Talea, Odea and the Xsmall line which is the smallest Saeco espresso machine they have ever produced. Customers have been concerned with differing espresso bean sizes and Saeco has addressed that concern by adding adaptation capability to the machines to grind ideal amounts specific to the bean.

Saeco International Group has won awards for their innovation. This includes product design excellence from Red Dot Design which focuses on quality in terms of form, functionality, clarity of operation, ergonomics, life-span, environmental impact, degree of innovation and symbolic and emotive content. Winning awards from both IF Product Design and Plus X which judged their automated espresso machines on design, ease-of-use, function, reliability, usability, innovation, ecology and environmental characteristics. German Stiftung Waretest: GUT 2,3 award also placed Saeco machine products in the top for espresso and cappuccino machines when tested on function, reliability, usability and environmental characteristics. Each passing year Saeco continues to come up with new innovations that are recognized through their awards.

Mavea, a strong leader in water filtering systems has partnered with Saeco to further improve the taste and quality of espresso each automatic Saeco espresso machine produces. Their filtering process better protects Saeco machine products and improves their reduction of any impurities, limescale, copper, lead and chlorine. These impurities can also build up overtime without Mavea’s unique filtering process. Saeco customers can have greater confidence in having the same quality espresso taste in every cup with Mavea’s filtration system.

For those of you who want to bring the café experience home with you, consider Saeco’s line of automatic espresso machines to produce your next cup.