View larger From the Bean to the Cup at the Touch of a Button Coffee: every professional Barista will tell you that preparing a good cup of coffee, a perfectly balanced cup of espreeso, or a creamy cappuccino is a real science. And it all starts with the coffee. Did you know that as soon as coffee beans are ground, they lose 40% of their flavors in the following minutes? In its constant quest for perfection, KRUPS decided to introduce its Fully Automatic EA82 Fully Automatic Machine. In just few seconds, you can enjoy a perfect cup of espresso from freshly ground beans. Bring your coffee shop at home and become your own Barista. KRUPS EA82: Professional Cafe Quality at Home Passion. Precision. Perfection. Built with these three attributes in mind, our KRUPS EA82 Fully Automatic Machine is one of the most compact units on the market. Designed and Manufactured in France where every single unit is thoroughly tested, KRUPS is providing its best-in-class products to the most demanding consumers. From coffee amateurs to afficionados, the KRUPS EA82 will deliver perfectly balanced cups of espresso thanks to its unique thermoblock system. Because the art of coffee is so difficult to master, KRUPS spent several years observing professional baristas trying to understand their everyday gestures. They then worked to reproduce these gestures at home with only one machine. With its 15 bar pump, hydraulic automated tamping system, and metalic burr grinder, the KRUPS EA82 will enable everyone to prepare perfect shots of espresso. Enjoy a hot cup from the very first brew and prepare an array of different recipes thanks to the intuitive LCD Screen that will guide you through every step of the process. Some Tips and Recommendations To make sure your experience with KRUPS fully automatic is the most enjoyable, KRUPS recommends using medium roast beans such as American Roasts, City Roasts, Full City Roasts or Vienna Roasts for the darker ones. Even if heavily used in coffee shops and widely commercialized in the U. S. , darker roasts such as French Roasts or Italian roasts would not produce a perfectly balanced taste : the acidity of the coffee will be very diminished and little, if any, of the inherent flavors of the coffee will remain. This is similar to eating “overcooked” food. Large Bean Hopper Keeping Coffee Fresh With its large sealed coffee bean hopper, the KRUPS EA82 will make sure to keep your beans fresh from the very first moment to the minute the last bean is ground. Conical Burr Grinder Professional Inspiration KRUPS EA82 is equipped with a metallical conical grinder that ensures ground coffee will always be consistent in terms of size. In addition, grind coffee size will be adaptable manually. KRUPS recommends the finer setting for the espresso-based preparations and the coarser setting for the coffee. It is then up to your preference. Exclusive Technology Unique Patented System For a first cup from the very first cup, KRUPS has developped its unique patented thermoblock system. Not only this complex technology will help the machine preheats faster, but it will also guarantee a perfect tamping, a perfect temperature and time management for extraction and a hot cup each and every time. LCD screen Intuitive and Convenient By putting consumers first, KRUPS has understood the importance of making a fully automatic machine easy to understand. Thanks to its LCD screen and ergonomic knob, simply navigate through the menu and choose your recipe, number of cups, and much more.. KRUPS accessories Did You Say Cleaning? KRUPS exclusive system has been developed to avoid any manual operations in regards to the cleaning of the appliance. Thanks to this patented system, you will never have to clean the heart of the unit and worry about replacing the parts correctly. Additional accessries are available to help you enhance your experience: F088 water filter, XS3000 cleaning tablets, F054 descaling powder and XS9000 liquid cleaner for the steaming wand. Gourmet Experience at Home Let Your Imagination Run Wild Creamy cappuccinos, perfectly balanced espressos, rich coffees, flavored teas or delicious hot chocolate. Enjoy all the hot beverages you can think of thanks to your EA82 Full Automatic Machine. All of the gourmet experiences you can wish for with only one appliance: Yours.