Crew Reviews: Francis Francis X7.1 & Y1.1 iperespresso Machines

Written by Kat
The Espresso Afficionado
Published on Mar 1, 2013
Kat is a passionate coffee enthusiast and seasoned blogger. Read her posts for insights on brew methods, coffee recipes, and machine reviews.
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Is convenience king in your world? We know that sometimes the day doesn't have nearly enough time in it, but we still want a delicious latte! So take back a few minutes by using illy's super-easy and super-tasty espresso machines which utilize their iperespresso capsule system. The the X7.1 (AKA 'The Alien') looks like several Francis Francis machines of yore, incorporating a traditional steam functionality into the mix for latte or cappuccino lovers. On the other hand, the Y1.1 is a sleek, espresso-only machine designed especially for ristrettos, shots, lungos and beyond! Watch Gail take us through two Crew Reviews of these machines, discussing their features and functionality and then demonstrating making a drink.

Francis Francis X7.1

Francis Francis Y1.1

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