Manufacturer: Illy Caffe North America, Inc.
Brand: Illy
Model: Y1.1 216627
Color: Black
Overview: Experience the simplicity at home every day illy's revolutionary capsule system and simple technology are brought together to bring you Francis Francis Y1.1, an iperEspresso machine that creates a café quality espresso in the convenience of your own home. Working exclusively with our full line of iperEspresso capsules, Francis Francis Y1.1 delivers extraordinarily smooth, full-bodied and intensely aromatic espresso topped with rich, long lasting crema. This machine is designed to create "espressos your way" with effortless operation and hassle-free cleaning. The solid aluminum body and tempered glass surface make this machine durable, as well as a beautiful addition to your home. Francis Francis Y1.1 (see larger image) Quick and Easy Francis Francis Y1.1 is designed to make quality espresso preparation both quick and easy. Simply lift the lever, insert your favorite iperEspresso capsule, use the touchpad to select your preferred volume setting (a 1 oz espresso or 2-3 oz lungo) and in under 90 seconds the coffee will brew and stop automatically, for an exceptional cup of coffee. Francis Francis Y1.1 also comes equipped with a removable 23.7 ounce water tank for easy refilling as well as an adjustable cup drip tray to accommodate almost any cup size. Unique capsule design used capsule storage mean virtually no mess or clean up. Francis Francis Y1.1 (see larger image) Insert capsule One touch simplicity See larger image Two stage extraction process(see larger image) iperEspresso Capsule System Unlike conventional one-stage systems, the iperEspresso capsule system uses a two stage extraction process to create an exceptional, full bodied espresso that bursts with rich aromas. During the first stage, water enters the capsule, saturating the coffee which allows flavors to develop and intensify. In the second stage, the coffee exits through a valve specially designed to enhance the body and aroma while also creating a velvety crema topping. Both stages occur directly inside the caps...