Rotary pump Plumbable Dual boiler Large drip pan E-61 brew group Temp control and stability Hot water tap Amazing steam production Pressure guages for brewing and for steaming Beautiful design
Negative Product Points
Doesn't fit in my backpack. I really dare someone to find a bad point.
Detailed Commentary
I spent 7 years with a couple of Francis Francis X1's back to back (one went after 3 years, the other just recently died). I did master the making of espresso with the X1. It took a while. However, I tried to use it to make drinks for groups of people and I was always left so aggrevated. A single boiler machine will do that to you.
Along comes the Brewtus III R
Life is so sweet with this machine. Any kind of drink can be made in a couple snaps of a finger. You should know a bit about coffee grind, tamp pressure and brew temp to quickly get aquainted with this sexy beast. This machine is able to steam milk faster than you can tamp and extract your espresso! Yahoo!!!
This machine makes use of two 1000w boilers. All of you electricians out there may be thinking that this machine could potentially draw 2000w and will trip breakers. It does not, it draws about 1kw max. When you power up the Brewtus, the steam boiler is the first to warm. Eight minutes later the brew boiler warms. The machine is brew ready in about 18 to 20 min. Yes, that is a long time. However, you should be able to reason why it takes so long.
The Brewtus III R must be plumbed (you could throw the water inlet line in a jug of water). If you want to be free of constantly filling a reservoir, plumbing this machine is quite easy to do. The Brewtus III V has a vibration pump and it also has a water reservoir. No need to plumb.
Buying Experience
Whole Latte Love. They are the best of the best. You should check other comments about them. You will find only happy customers.
