Krups has been popular for decades, and much of the brand’s success is to due to the fact they create products with a high level of functionality and enduring quality. As such, it is no surprise that they are the maker of some of our favorite little robots, aka automatic coffee and espresso machines. Part of this lineup includes the Krups EA82 Espresseria, which has been around for a couple of years. In fact, its small size and affordable price have had made this machine one of our tried and true products. It has been awhile since we played around with all the features of this machine, so we decided to give it a more an in-depth look. The Espresseria may appear unassuming at first glance, but this espresso maker packs in a lot of features for a machine in this range. The EA82’s display and programming make it incredibly easy to use, even for novice baristas. Likewise, the thermoblock boiler allows the Espresseria to create consistently hot drinks time after time. (A word to wise, by hot, we mean really hot, as in almost 200 degrees Fahrenheit. As such, you may want to let your drink cool down for a minute or two to avoid burning your tongue like us.) The milk frother does an excellent job of creating rich, foamy milk. Plus, it is nice to have the option of being able to have the EA82 froth your milk automatically or try your hand at frothing yourself. Most superautos only provide automatic frothing, so the opportunity to play around if you start to feel adventurous is certainly an added benefit. If the Krups EA82 didn’t already simplify your life enough by making delicious espresso drinks for you, it also contains a special slot for storing a plastic coated manual. This feature ensures that your manual is always close at hand if you ever need to troubleshoot your machine. That’s right, no more digging through a “junk drawer” of manuals to find the one you need. Should you need further assistance, there is contact information for support in nearly every country imaginable, so no matter where you are help is never far away. Finally, while most superautomatic espresso machines can be bulky, the Krups EA 82 is pretty small in size and will not take up a lot of space on your counter. As such, this machine is great option for people who are just starting out, don’t have a lot of room or looking for an affordable machine to help ease them into the world of espresso. To learn more about the Krups EA82, check out Brendan and Gail as they model a few of our stylish SCG t-shirts, and try out some of the machine’s settings.
