Krups Novo 3000 /FNC3 Espresso Machine

Pros: Cheap

Cons: Does not make real espresso.

Review: Krups uses a cheap, imprecise mechanism for its espresso machines called a thermoblock. Water brewing temperatures are wildly imprecise, results are wildly inconsistent. If you really want a good tasting espresso, look elsewhere. Unfortunately, you will ...

Pros: makes espresso

Cons: pump fails quickly

Review: I purchased this machine in August and the pump failed in approximately 3 weeks. The espresso would drip extremely slowly, taking more than 3 minutes for a single espresso. I returned it, and the independent cafe was kind enough to switch it out for me ...