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Krups Arabica YY3073FD: steam pipe, 1.7 L tank
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The Krups Arabica YY3073FD is for someone who wants fresh ground espresso and black coffee from a simple automatic, and is happy to froth milk by hand on the odd occasion. It is the most basic Krups in our comparison. The listing is a list of practical features rather than a drinks menu, and that tells you the kind of machine it is.
- Range
- Arabica
- Display
- Buttons
- Milk
- Steam pipe
- Drinks
- Not stated
- Water tank
- 1.7 L
In its favour
- Adjustable grinder settings are listed for different beans.
- A self-cleaning function and anti-scale system are listed.
- A water level indicator and removable drip tray make daily use easier.
Good to know
- Milk drinks need manual frothing with the steam pipe.
- The listing does not state the drinks menu or display type.
Our take
Features as listed
Krups lists adjustable grinder settings, a removable drip tray, a 1.7 litre water tank, auto disconnect, a self-cleaning function, a water level indicator, a removable tank, an anti-scale system, a steam function and a steam pipe. Power is listed at 1,450 W and the finish as black with stainless steel.
The machine takes whole beans. The listing does not give the number of grind settings, the bean hopper size or any one-touch drinks.
Milk with a steam pipe
Milk is frothed with a steam pipe. You hold a jug under it and texture the milk yourself, which takes a little practice but gives control over temperature and foam. Compared with a one-touch cappuccino system, it is slower for a morning latte but easier to keep clean, as there is no milk circuit inside the machine.
Living with it day to day
A water level indicator shows when the 1.7 litre tank needs filling, and the tank lifts out. The drip tray is removable for emptying. Auto disconnect switches the machine off after a period of inactivity, which saves energy if you forget.
The anti-scale system and self-cleaning function cut down on routine maintenance, though the listing does not detail how often descaling is needed.
Who it does not suit
If you want cappuccino, latte macchiato or flat white at a button press, this is the wrong Krups. The listing also gives no display details, so anyone who likes to see settings on a screen should look higher in the range.
Arabica against the Evidence models
The Krups Evidence EA8918 adds an OLED panel, one-touch cappuccino and 12 coffee drinks, and the Krups Evidence ECOdesign brings eight presets and two cappuccinos at once. The Arabica is the plainer machine for people who mostly drink espresso and black coffee.
Verdict
Buy the Krups Arabica YY3073FD if you want a straightforward bean-to-cup for espresso, with a steam pipe for occasional milk and features that cut maintenance. If one-touch milk drinks are important, the Krups Evidence EA8918 or Evidence ECOdesign will suit you far better.
Compared with alternatives in: Krups bean-to-cup models compared: Evidence, Intuition and Arabica
Amazon listing title: Krups Arabica YY3073FD – Coffee Maker (Freestanding, Espresso Machine, 1.7 L, Coffee Beans, 1450 W, Black, Stainless Steel)