Title: Great Compromise
Product review: I've had my 867 for about 5 years. When you can't get to a Starbuck's, and Rockford didn't have one until this year, it's the next best thing. I have some sophisticated dinner guests, and the espresso and cap always get rave reviews.Two tips:1. Use good coffee and grind it fine. You can use espresso grind for regular brewing, but you can't use regular grind for espresso. You'll get brown water.2. Tamp it pretty firmly. The back of the little measuring spoon that comes with the machine works perfectly.I recently completed a serious search of home machines up to $1,500, and concluded that it makes a lot more sense to stay with the Krups than invest in a unit that will require more cleaning and a lot more cash. I wish all my appliances were this good a buy!
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