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The coffee lovers who enjoyed simplicity and elegance of original Senseo coffee maker should be quite delighted with the new versatile Philips Senseo Quadrante. The eagerly awaited coffee maker is due to appear in France, Belgium, Germany and Netherlands this September for around € 120 but has been difficult to find so far. No word yet when and if it comes to the U.S. With its new cube-like shape and clean geometric lines, Quadrante works with Philips Senseo coffee pods and make delicious freshly brewed coffee. Few reviewers on the web who are lucky somehow to get one, call the taste sensational, whatever it means.

Senseo Quadrante has unique patented coffee brewing system ensuring the right balance of coffee and water every time you get a cup. And with the extensive range of Douwe Egberts Senseo coffee pod varieties available, everyone can find a flavour to suit his or her taste. Shown on the pictures is that alluring Senseo foam layer that forms on the top of your coffee, proving the supreme quality of both pods and the coffee maker.

Philips Senseo Quadrante works fast, making a cup of coffee in just 30 seconds and two cups in less than a minute. The large, removable water reservoir holds 8 cups meaning fewer refills. And Auto Off safety feature turns this coffee maker off automatically after 30 minutes. Comes with adjustable drip tray to accommodate taller cups in white or black. Senseo.
Posted September 12, 2009 11:35 AM

The new EQ.7 from Z-series, Siemens TK76009 is the beautifully designed, high performance Siemens coffee centre which serves your favorite latte, cappuccino or espresso with one-touch personalization feature, My Coffee. The fully automatic espresso machine comes in a high-gloss Piano black finish and with blue neon LED lights, and with 19-bar pressure pump and unique Aroma Pressure brewing technology which ensures full-bodied taste, delivers coffee that exceeds your highest expectations. Designing the EQ.7 coffee centre, Siemens took into account every step and factor influencing the taste, such as coffee beans, brewing technique, grinding level, temperature and pressure, and equipped the machine with intelligent technology which considers everything to prepare the ultimate cup of coffee. Features such as Innovative heating Sensor Flow system which minimizes the heating time, high quality Silent Ceram Drive grinder and bean container with aroma preservation cover ensure that coffee retains its flavour from the beans to the cup. You can also individually adjustable coffee temperature, hot water temperature and grinding parameters.

Posted September 9, 2009 1:25 PM

The new Tassimo combines superior quality and intelligent technology in a compact design. This versatile Bosch coffee maker projects a modern stylistic sense with its elegant lines and offers 6 different types of drinks such as freshly brewed coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, hot chocolate or tea at the touch of a button. Tassimo also requires only a very short heat-up period. Bosch designed this unique coffee maker to use a system of self-contained disposable T-discs instead of typical loose ingredients, with each disc having an integrated filter and a tiny brewing system. Tassimo also uses an intelligent drink identification bar code reader to set the drink size, brewing time, and precise temperature to make the perfect beverage. Other key features of this Bosch coffee maker include space saving design, fully automatic one-button operation, variable drink strength, innovative flow heater system, water level indicator, descaling indicator, descaling program, removable Mavea Maxtra filter cartridge and low energy consumption due to automatic transition to stand-by mode after every brewing cycle. Priced at around $170. Bosch.

Posted September 9, 2009 8:32 AM

The latest WMF1 coffee pad machine is finished in the very sleek black. Quite popular for its exceptional design and shaping, WMF1 stands out now even more, with sharp contrast of the shiny black and orange, instantly attracting all eyes to your table. The smartly designed integrated cup makes every coffee break a special event. The compact and portable coffee pad machine weighs just 1.7 kg and can be used nearly at all places where you want to enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Posted August 13, 2009 6:09 PM

Now readily available in the U.S., the stylish Italian made Bugatti coffee machine allows you to enjoy the authentic taste of old-world espresso coffee in your own kitchen. Showcasing sleek and eye-catching design, Bugatti accepts both ground coffee and pods. Equipped with 15-bar pump, this coffee maker makes 1 or 2 cups at a time. Steam wand for frothing milk or making cappuccino and tea, temperature gauge, brass fittings, integrated water tank and cup warmer. Bugatti coffee machine also has a unique drop system, assuring fresh water intake from the integrated tank to guarantee the perfect cup of coffee, every time. Bugatti comes in in several colors. You can buy this stylish coffee maker for around $1,300.
Posted August 2, 2009 11:11 PM

The newest WMF coffee machine is the fully automatic WMF 800. This coffee maker projects clear design while expressing superior European quality and ease of use. In spite of its compact size, it has all essential components you expect from professional WMF coffee machines. Its distinct style, contemporary materials support design concept. WMF advanced technology is fully utilized in unique Touch Concept which gives you 7 international coffee specialties as well as hot milk and tea water. Just with one touch the WMF 800 coffee machine prepares one or two cups of espresso, café creme or cappuccino - all of which you can pour with All-In-One spout.
The high quality coffee starts with proper grinding of the best coffee beans. You need to achieve certain degree of grinding for ultimate intensity of the coffee flavour. While the beans is up to you, WMF definitely does its part, equipping this coffee maker with the precision-milled disk grinders made from a special alloy, ensuring a constant degree of grinding. Next, the WMF Professional brewing system gently enhances the coffee even further. WMF 800 coffee machine pre-brewing process consists of three vital steps,
- the coffee grounds are wetted with hot water before brewing
- the coffee powder is soaked and the coffee flavour can develop
- under 15 bar pressure the full flavour develops with brewing water at 86°C
Posted August 1, 2009 8:07 AM

With its distinctive and compact design, the new and technologically innovative Alfino fully automatic coffee maker lets you prepare and serve a whole pot of café crème in a matter of minutes. The unique, comfortable and reliable design hides quite discreetly an advanced professional coffee making technology that offers 15 bar pressure pump, the continuously-variable precision disc grinder, the comfortable 3-in-1 spout and the removable easy-to-clean brewing unit among other interesting features. Easily controlled via a SensitiveTouch operation panel, Alfino brings 8 delicious and exceptionally robust coffee specialties right to your kitchen table. The coffee maker performance is whisper-quiet operation and you can make 2 cappuccinos at once.
Posted July 3, 2009 12:48 PM

Melitta Stage is the new filter coffee maker made for true coffee connoisseurs who appreciate design as much as their coffee. This sleek filter coffee maker comes with brushed stainless steel encasement that matches cylindrical corpus of a thermos flask and a swing-out filter made of high-gloss black and silver plastics. An integrated system consisting of lamp, mirror and lenses accommodates an innovative brewing process indicator that features a blue light bar showing the brewing progress. Blue light illuminated auto-off switch finishes perfectly balanced design. Melitta.
Posted July 1, 2009 2:33 PM

Designed by BMW Group DesignWorks to blend in with the contemporary decor of the modern home, the newest Saeco coffee machines, Xsmall Plus and Xsmall Steam are compact, fully automatic coffee machines, packed with all the belts and whistles normally found in the larger and more expensive models. Both machines measure under W30 x D42 x H33 cm. Saeco Xsmall Plus comes with a built-in ceramic burr grinder which doesn't heat up, lasts longer and generates less noise than a conventional metal grinder. Moreover, you will get a consistently even grind, crucial for quality coffee drinks. Saeco also equips this coffee machine with Pannarello Steam Wand, making frothing milk a breeze. The Pannarello frothing device dispenses steam in 3 different directions and makes it easy to froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes. It also dispenses hot water for making hot drinks and soups, and is completely removable for easy cleaning. Pannarello is the only difference between these Saeco coffee machines, as Xsmall Steam uses common steam tube for milk frothing. And Saeco proprietary aroma brewing system lets you precisely adjust the amount of ground coffee used to make your drink. Other features include intuitive controls with LED interface that are conveniently located in front, stainless steel boiler, removable brewing unit and drip tray, 1 liter water tank and 15 bar pump. Automatic rinsing ensures minimal build up of deposits, whenever these Saeco coffee machines are turned on or off. Prices for Xsmall Plus and Xsmall Steam are around £375 and £350 respectively. Saeco.
Posted February 23, 2009 3:31 PM

The new line of Nespresso slim coffee machines, the CitiZ will be available in March. The retro styled machines are inspired by a modern city skyline, and most notably by the view of Chicago Skyline when two machines are set next to each other ... or am I just biased since I live here? Regardless where you dwell, Nespresso penchant for new design is obvious. The new line consists of 3 machines in 8 different colors, has an automatic standby mode to save energy and is produced jointly by Krups and Magimix. Suggested price range is from €180 to €330.

Previously, Nespresso Lattissima, Nespresso Essenza, Nespresso Le Cube, Nespresso Gemini and Nespresso by Siemens Porsche Design.
Posted January 29, 2009 11:08 AM

This compact coffee machine seeks to combine the traditional way of preparing coffee with modern technology. Delizio capsule machine uses high pressure steam and the perfectly measured serving from plastic coffee capsules to create an unforgettable rich crema and a fine aroma. With elegant design and simple functionality, the compact automatic coffee machine has only two buttons making it extremely easy to operate. Designed to be incredibly energy efficient when brewing, Delizio is the only capsule coffee machine with automatic energy saving function, consuming 0.3 watts per hour - up to 100 times less energy than consumed by comparable compact capsule coffee machines. Automatic capsule ejection, removable support to accommodate large and small cups, 1.1 liter water tank. Comes in red and chrome. Delizio.
Posted January 3, 2009 2:13 AM

The innovative and patented Bennoti coffee maker allows you to enjoy the exclusive aroma and taste of old world Italian espresso and cappuccino without leaving your house. The multifunctional Bennoti Elite system combines a handsome and reliable, state-of-the-art coffee machine with a wide variety of Bennoti own airtight coffee capsules, each containing top quality coffee ground from carefully selected and fully mature beans. Designed in Italy and equipped with a 20 bar pump, Bennoti Elite coffee maker is easy to use and to clean. Just fill the tank, insert the capsule blend into the slot, close it, push the button and your true Italian espresso is ready within a minute. Comes with an adjustable steam nozzle for frothing. Removable water tank and drip tray. Price for this Bennoti espresso and cappuccino machine is $150.
Posted January 1, 2009 11:39 PM

Designed in Germany, the premium 4-cup Kalorik coffee maker grinds your coffee beans and brews them into delicious hot coffee, ensuring that the grounds are as fresh as possible. Made for a true coffee connoisseur, Kalorik Magic Bean comes with variable grind control dials and strength selector, so you can make your coffee just the way you like it. The coffee maker has a special patented burr grinder which automatically grinds the beans before brewing and can make from 1 to 4 individual cups, in a choice from strong to mild. The freshly brewed coffee is poured into a 9 oz stainless steel cup. Kalorik design allows you to stop brewing process to taste the cup before brewing is finished. Permanent stainless steel filter, coffee ready signal, safety photo censors which stop brewing process if detected that the jug or the filter holder are not well positioned, removable grinder for easy cleaning are other main features of this Kalorik coffee maker. For those who wants coffee on the go, a travel cup base attachment to fit into car cup holder is included. Price is $200. Larger, 10-cup fully automatic Kalorik coffee maker and burr grinder sells for $300. Previously, Kalorik blender and Kalorik glass 10-cup coffee maker from Aqua collection.
Posted December 29, 2008 3:41 PM

Compact, stylish and practical, the petite Konsuelo Plus Kimbo is a coffee maker for environmentally consciences coffee drinkers who enjoy the most impeccable and freshest taste, while leaving no waste. The 850 Watt Konsuelo is equipped with 15 bar pump and 1 liter removable tank. Simple to operate, it uses Kimbo coffee pods for delicious and creamy drinks. Price is € 80.
Posted December 11, 2008 4:19 PM

This commercial grade pod brewer from Bunn works with the widest variety of tea and coffee pods as well as tea bags. If you want your coffee hot and quick, the My Café pourover Bunn brewer can get some for you in 30 seconds or so. It is equipped with removable, easy to fill water tank that holds 46 ounces, and with dishwasher safe pod holder, lid and drip tray assembly. Bunn also incorporated its patented spray head design to improve brewer coffee flavor extraction. Pulse brew steeping action for perfect tea brewing and 9-setting brew control for a 4 to 12-ounce cup at preferred strength. My Café is also available in automatic configuration with direct connection to water source, and in high altitude model capable of brewing at and above of 4,000 ft. Price for this Bunn brewer is $270.
Posted December 9, 2008 10:04 PM