If ever there was one, this is it: a state-of-the-art coffee center for the hi-tech kitchen or executive office. Capresso's Impressa F9, Limited Edition makes quite the impression even before you know what it is capable of – special materials like the 24-karat gold-plated panels, high-polished ebony stain finish, and titanium coated gold tone accents create an...
Read moreIf ever there was one, this is it: a state-of-the-art coffee center for the hi-tech kitchen or executive office. Capresso's Impressa F9, Limited Edition makes quite the impression even before you know what it is capable of – special materials like the 24-karat gold-plated panels, high-polished ebony stain finish, and titanium coated gold tone accents create an elegant and bold aesthetic that, like a work of art, is a beauty to behold.
The unit can be programmed into seven languages, giving you explicit instructions: "Coffee Ready", "Fill Water", "Clean Unit" and so on. The Impressa even knows that tastes are as individual as you are. Therefore, you're able to personalize each cup from five different cup sizes in two aroma and three strength settings. All cup sizes are programmable from 1-oz. to 8-oz. with a double-cup button that produces a maximum of 16-oz. of coffee at a time; a height-adjustable coffee spout lets you brew into small espresso cups or even a large, 12-oz. mug with no spills.
Housed in the unit is a 8-oz. bean container that grinds up to 30 portions of coffee before it ever needs refilling. A solid steel conical burr grinder comes with six settings, allowing you to adjust the fineness for all kinds of beans from light to dark roasts. For those who prefer pre-ground coffee, a separate funnel can be used for decaf or flavored coffee. Once you've made your selection, the Impressa, uses its 18-bar power pump pressure and 1450 watts to grind, tamp, and brew your coffee in less than 50 seconds. A two-step, pre-infusion cycle moistens and conditions the ground coffee for maximum flavor. For added purity, the water passes through a built-in Claris water care system that removes chlorine, lead, aluminum and copper for better tasting coffee. An integral part of this unit is the special Dual Frother Plus that has two settings - one for latte (steaming milk) and one for cappuccino (steaming and frothing). The frother can also be used to release hot water for a Cafe Americano or a cup of tea. To keep your espresso machine in peek performance, an automatic cleaning cycle is a short, 15-minute process that helps prevent coffee oil build-up in the brewing chamber. It cleans the inner workings so your coffee will never taste rancid or oily. The unit measures 17.1-in. long x 11-in. wide x 13.6-in. high and comes with an instructional video, a measuring scoop, two cleaning tablets, and two claris filters. Two free maintenance schedules within 5 years and a limited 1-year warranty for household use (6-months for non-household.)
