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Krups automatic with AutoCappuccino and LCD
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The Krups EA8160 is for someone who wants automatic milk drinks without a touch screen, and likes the idea of a large LCD that spells out the settings. It is an older Krups design. The listing highlights thermoblock heating for a hot first cup and the AutoCappuccino system for milk, with two favourite drinks saved for quick access.
- Range
- Not stated
- Display
- LCD
- Milk
- AutoCappuccino system
- Drinks
- Not stated
- Water tank
- 1.8 L
In its favour
- Thermoblock heating is listed for a hot cup from the first coffee.
- Strength, coffee volume, water volume and temperature are adjustable.
- Two favourite drinks can be programmed, the listing states.
Good to know
- The listing does not name the range or list the drinks.
- Bean hopper size and grind settings are not stated.
Our take
Heating and the first cup
Krups says the thermoblock heating system gives a fast, hot cup from the very first coffee. Thermoblocks heat water as it passes through, so the machine does not have to warm a large boiler before it is ready.
Pump pressure is listed at 15 bar and power at 1,450 W on a 230 V supply.
Milk with AutoCappuccino
The AutoCappuccino system handles milk for cappuccino. In the box, the listing names a cappuccino accessory with a milk jug and a liquid cleaner for the cappuccino system, which points to a routine of rinsing the milk parts regularly.
Settings and display
A large LCD display is listed as simple and intuitive. You can adjust strength, coffee volume, water volume and temperature for each drink, and two favourite preparations can be programmed.
The listing does not give a drinks list, a bean hopper size or grind settings.
Being able to set the water volume as well as the strength helps when you want a longer drink that still tastes of coffee. The listing describes the machine as compact, with high quality features.
What comes in the box
Alongside the machine, the listing names a cleaning tablet, a Claris filter cartridge, the cappuccino cleaner and a maintenance kit. Starting out with a filter cartridge and cleaning supplies is useful, since you will not need to order them straight away.
The water tank holds 1.8 litres and the machine weighs 7.8 kg according to the listing.
Against the Evidence and Arabica
The Krups Evidence EA8918 is the modern route, with 12 coffee drinks, tea specialities and a 2.3 L tank. The Krups Arabica YY3073FD is simpler still, with a steam pipe and no stated display. The EA8160 sits between them for people who want automatic milk and clear controls.
Verdict
Choose the Krups EA8160 if you want AutoCappuccino milk drinks, a clear LCD and two saved favourites, and like starting with a filter and cleaning kit in the box. If you want a newer machine with more drinks and a bigger tank, the Krups Evidence EA8918 is the step up.
Compared with alternatives in: Krups bean-to-cup models compared: Evidence, Intuition and Arabica
Amazon listing title: Krups Automatic Coffee Machine 1.8 l 15 bar, AutoCappuccino System, LC Display Black