Crew Review: Francis Francis X7.1 iper Espresso Machine
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- We decided to take on illy's approach to capsule espresso! Their new X7.1 model has the case design and overall features of the previous pod and capsule versions but is made specifically for their iperespresso capsules. Watch Gail take us through its situation and then make a latte.
Learn more about the Francis Francis X7.1 here: www.seattlecoff...
It's really about preservation; they perform a nitrogen flush that forces all oxygen out of the can and extends the overall life of the coffee because, ultimately, coffee ages by exposure to oxygen. This is what the large majority of big roasters do, otherwise their coffee would expire within weeks and that's not scalable. While this is still a capsule machine, it's a relatively great shot and very convenient ... if that's your bag - Kat
This video is incorrect. The X7.1 is time output programmable. You hold down the dispense button for as long as you want and that programs the dose for the next shots.
Great expresso machine. Just got mine two days ago. Ordered it off of Amazon on Oct. 31 and got it the very next day without using Prime. I have to say if you going to make a cappuccino or latte it is best to make the expresso first. Then use the stream wand. It works wonders. I say expresso first since the cool down process is very long. By time the machine is cooled down your milk wont be as hot as you would like. So expresso first milk second and everything will be awesome. I highly recommend this machine for anyone first getting into expresso making. Also since it uses the capsule system it very straight forward and very easy clean up. I myself plan on moving up to the Ascaso Dream which is more for intermediate to expert expresso users. In the end for $250 for this machine that includes 4 tins of expresso that carry 21 capsules and 2 expresso cups, 2 cappuccino cups, and 2 saucers for each set of cups on Amazon is a amazing deal. Once again great expresso machine by illy.
I need to correct myself. I didnt do the cool down process properly. After watching this video again I forgot to do one thing. After the milk you hit the big cup button. Little cup turns yellow. Then hit and hold the big steam button for 3 seconds. This will cool down the machine rapidly. So it was my mistake in my previous comment. So with that correction the machine is amazing.
Illy is giving away this machine if you commit to buying 36 boxes of coffee... at 21 caps... subtract the cost of machine... get about 57 cents a shot.
10% coffee talk
90% laughing
More like cackling. This video is unwatchable.
I think these taste better, actually. I also like that you can pick them up at regular stores and don't have to worry about ordering online / shipping, etc. - Kat
My Machine not powering? Can u help please
Hahaha - you're welcome!! Glad you're enjoying the videos :) - Kat
It's kind of funky, but it could be workable. The single hole is far up on the wand itself so you'd need to play with it to try it out - Kat
I always worry about capsule that you can buy at grocery stores is that the grocery stores may stop stocking them. At least with Nespresso until they stop making the machines at least you'll always know where to buy the capsules!
Is he going to want to grind and tamp? If he is then he's not going to love these machines. But if you two want something easy that still tastes great, then these are great choices. I prefer the steam wand because you can produce microfoam for latte-quality milk. The only issue water-wise that we've seen is the connection in the water tank; sometimes, the gasket can pop off there but then you can get them to replace it. Let me know if you have any more questions :) - Kat
Oh.. And, Kat / Gail... Thank you for your invaluable knowledge and videos, I am totally obsessed with you two! Lol
Think this is the one for me! Although my other half is an Italian barista so I am not sure if the X7.1 will cut the mustard for him. I really do like the design of the X7.
I also love the Y1.1 but would have to buy a separate milk frother (I can hear him saying now, ''frother''! ''Are you kidding me''!) Not sure how you ladies feel about the quality of the cream from a frother vs steam? I think that the X7.1 will work for us both as he likes espresso and I like a beautiful cappuccino.
Yeah, they have a fun design to them in general, I think - Kat
Hello, is there a way to reset the machine on its factory default settings?
i love funny smiling people. I hope you earn nice more money in your business. ♥
I got one of these for free and it's......okay.
It feels extremely cheap, and plasticy. Even the buttons feel like they need to be pressed firmly right in the middle. The only part that feels solid is the portafilter which is ironic since it's just for show given that the capsule goes right through it.
The milk frother is very airy as you see in the video with no way to do a finer froth.
I understand and realize this is an automatic machine designed to make an automatic cup with minimal user interaction at a low price point. Though I feel the people in the market for this kind of machine would be better off with a Nespresso. Similar prices with better build quality and more options.
Just one more question, I have read a few reviews with people having problems with the X7 models leaking water after a few months, is this something you have experienced at all?
I must say, I've owned several illy machines never the x1, but The first one I had was the x7, and most currently the x5... While I agree the design can not be beat (not for everyone), I personally prefer the ability to grind and dose my own coffee vs. iper or ese. Illy machines are a solid choice for those looking for a reliable decent shot although I've never tasted the iperespresso.., my next machine choice will be something a bit more high end, thinking either the rocket or rancilio.
I was under the impression that one of the big advantages of Nespresso is they control the freshness of the coffee by not having the capsules sit on a shelf in a store for a year before it sold. When I think of illy of cans of coffee, I presume that the beans are roasted in spumoni land, shipped on a slow boat to ERRRmareEEca, Pre-Aged in a warehouse and then released to retailers for it final aging. I am sure urs is freshest but
most retailers the stuff is over aged. Or not
🤣
Yeah, but illy also has been selling their coffee to groceries and specialty coffee stores for quite along time, as well as being around for several decades. I'm not too concerned about them falling off the grid ;) - Kat
Yeah, these are definitely the convenience over flavor, IMHO. They do a good enough job, but you have the potential to pull much better shots if you're willing to put the work into it. - Kat
Would be nice to know the water temperature in the cup. The button says 80 celsius which is 176 degrees but is that the actual temp? Nespresso cup temp is around 150 degrees in my machine. How well does the steam wand do it's job...anywhere close to a pro level machine? Are the capsules recyclable?
They don't have the EC820 in the US, but it looks like the EC860. I think that if you want to do the whole grind/tamp situation, that's a great choice. Utter convenience - Francis Francis - Kat
Okay. So, the question of the hour is... How does this compare to the Nespresso line in terms of taste and cost? Which is the better solution for the no-muss no-fuss crowd? (you knew I was gonna ask)
Thx for the replay Kat. I must say that as far as esthetics both francis and illy are at the forefront. I have always like the look of the illy cans and merchandise.
Hi , does it have the option to choose between espresso / lungo cup size?
I love this video and bought the black machine on Amazon because of it over the Nespresso Pixie! Where do you get the Illy white cups? Good work! Better instructions than what came with the machine!!!
Hey Kat does this iperEspresso machine come with the two holes steam arm for better milk frothing?
I’ve heard several comments about illy machines dying too soon. I’m looking at this vs a Nespresso equivalent. I have a manual machine and love the idea of capsules. Where would you rate this in terms of value, espresso quality, crema, etc? thank you and Love this channel!
Been using a tassimo for over a year and found the coffee tasteless decided to switch to either the Francis Francis 7.1 or delonghi ec820 can you help me decide?
The ET COFFEE MACHINE price?
There is only one whole on the wand and then a panarello sleeve over it - Kat
Thanks for the tip, i havent found the steam purge tip in the manual.
Francis had nearly the same model, x7 with a portafilter for ground coffe and ESE pads. I tried to hunt it down somewhere but it seems its not sold anymore. Sad, now i have to refill the caps, which works nice too. But i would prefer a real portafilter.
Do you have any information if the ground x7 is still available ?
if the capsule can replenished with different coffee or not?
People who use coffee pods wouldn't know good coffee to save their life.
How does this compare to the Nespresso machines? Pretty much the same except for the cool way to load the pods( and the steamer) ?
Nespresso coffee quality is not even comparable to Illy's. That Italian brand is simply one of the top in quality you'll ever find
@@cleverdouradomarinho904 cool thanks. Illy it is then 👍👍
Single origin? I really don't get this at all as it means nothing.
I picked the ec820 as I got more choice in coffee brands
Fun video. I would not mind drinking a coffee with you fun ladies.
Thanks for the reply
Review slightly incorrect. You can actually program the dose by keeping the dosing button depressed. When you have enough you can release the button. Or, as it says, you can stop the dose by pressing the dose button again at any time.
Just bought this machine because my aeg amodo broke (3rd machine). Very consistent espresso which is the norm for pods. The only thing I struggle with is the steam wand. It introduces too much air into the milk, so the texture is all wrong. That's why when she poured the milk, it kind of glooped into the cup. You won't get a silk smooth cappuccino like a traditional steam wand. Having said that, if you have never textured milk before, you'll love this as you don't need any skill to use it.
Using a porta filter (the handle), is by far the best way to use a pod. You throw it straight into the bin. Most pod machines prefer to catch the pod and store it in some kind if internal waste bin which is something else you have to clean out.
I think by dose we mean the amount of coffee. You can certainly control the volume of the water, but adding more can dilute the espresso. - Steven
Check out the Y1.1 version that posted today -- if you don't drink milk, it's an excellent choice. - Kat
Hola mi cafetera no quiere funcionar y quisiera saber cómo poder hacer funcionar la cafetera ya que si prende pero no funciona.
Alguien me podría ayudar que hable español.
What's the brand name of the espresso cups that gale is using again?
illy
Is the "alien dude" available in other colors in the USA beside red and black? I have found beautiful colors on ebay - lilac, blue, sunrise, but the are not the proper voltage for USA. Damn Italians!..haha. Any insights? I want a blue one!
Hello curlygirly 83, Those colors are beautiful, but we have not seen them sold within the United States either. To our knowledge, just the black and red are available in the U.S. ~ Sarah
how would this shot compare to a single boiler pressurized machine like the saeco poemia?
Nope, they are single use capsules made by illy ~ sam
I just found 3 capsules on the beach xD So I wondered what they are and now I know.
Cool! :) - Kat
So can yo take that sleeve off and make latte art with it?
I’m so sorry but the lady filming it should really lower her voice or move the camera away from her. Your laugh drowns out Gales voice. Hope you don’t take this offensive and make better videos in the future. Thank you for your info and reviews.
I roast my own coffee so I had to send to China for refillable capsules through Amazon, and a special 30mm tamper. To make a double shot you need another capsule...very annoying to refill. I have the Ranciio frothing tip conversion on my machine. $299.00 to $149 on Amazon or Ebay. It is Programmable, and the self filled capsules do not stop automatically-I needed to program the fill.
How do you program the fill?
woahh what a nice texture
Gothenburg1 You that's right ;)
but it looks that its machin only works with cap system right? a pitty they dont made a machine for ground coffe
they had nearly the same model, x7 with a portafilter for ground coffe and ESE pads. Francis has other machines, but not with this nice interface
This just makes my choice between which model of Nespresso and the Francis Francis much more difficult to make. I recently killed my Keurig and vowed not to buy another one, thinking there must be something better out there. I thought Nespresso was the one to beat, and now this! Urgh!
Jammer dat je een cupje moet gebruiken, lijkt me geen lekkere koffie! Het apparaat met de koffiePOEDER lijkt me veel lekkerder
Hey thanks for the great video and you both are natural on the camera!
Could i ask if it was just about the coffee would you go with FrancisFrancis!
X7.1 or a video i watch before this one the Francis Francis Illy IperEspresso Y1.1
on a separate note if i wanted a mug of coffee from capusele what a great machine Plz
Thank you keep the great videos coming!
+Chris Coles Hello! If you are wanting just a classic cup of coffee, this machine is the one we would recommend: www.seattlecoffeegear.com/francis-francis-y5-duo-iperespresso-and-iper-coffee-capsule-machine This machine allows you to brew more of a drip coffee, while the other ones you mentioned are more designed for a shot of espresso. Cheers!
I’m not here for the coffee, I’m here because the lady recording and I have the same exact laugh 😆😂 thanks Jon for showing me
Shar the Healing Sage Awful
adrija Mar 😂😂😂
the best
I just have to say, i watch a lot of what you do, and you’ve generally been on point. But i just lost all confidence after watching this video. It’s like y’all got stoned and are just making stuff up that sounds good. 2 major points. There is not a predetermined amount of water that flushed the steam wand to cool it down. It pumps water through it until it’s cool. If it say there for a few minutes it would take less water/time to cool. And this machine is 100% programmable. But there is a limit to how short you can pour. You can’t pour less than a doppio. These are major points?! It makes me question everything I’ve watched you guys do and I definitely can’t watch any more. SMH
Stopped watching at 1:40. too much goofing around. Thumbs down
:( That makes me sad :( - Kat
Did she pass away?
Ok, so now I won’t buy one! Just think of the pollution. Not just that, you’re locked in to buying illy. No, no, no.
Oh my god this annoying lough.....
Whats missing here? Oh yeah more laughing and giggling. After all thats what we want , less actual instructions and more giggling.
Explain more talk less
Bored