What We Like About the Briel Sintra Espresso Machine and Coffee Maker
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 Espresso Machine and Coffee Maker! A combination 10-cup drip coffee maker and pump espresso machine, the Sintra adds extra features such as Briel's Auto Espresso Flow microchip, a warming plate for pre-heating cups, and the convenient drip-stop feature. All this comes packed inside a sleek European exterior.
Additional features include:
- 10-cup drip coffee maker with pause feature
- Constant 15-bar pump pressure, producing a savory espresso
- "Easy Serve Espresso"-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 cappuccinos and lattes
- Patented Crema Master filter produces rich, genuine crema every time
- AquaStop No-Drip System prevents dripping and need to bleed machine of remnant water
- Stainless steel boiler
- OK light signals when machine is ready for brewing or frothing
- 2 thermostats regulate the coffee cycle and steaming process
- Third safety thermostat located on the pump in the event of abnormal or continuous use
- Push button switches for dependable quality
- Water level visible from the front
- Water filter on intake
- Removable overflow tray for easy cleanup
Learn more about pressure brewed coffee here.
