MarkPrince Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 5,462 Location: Vancouver, BC Expertise: Professional
Espresso: KvdW Speedster Grinder: Compak K10 WBC Vac Pot: A bit too many Drip: Clive Coffee Drip Stand Roaster: Hario Glass Retro Roaster
Posted Thu Oct 31, 2002, 2:43am Subject: Answers
First, the X3 still can't really touch the Silvia, depending on the type of espresso-head you are. If you want convenience, then you shouldn't be buying a Silvia. The X3 is a possible machine for convenience seekers who want something that is beautiful.
Glenn, I don't think I'll be doing an X5 till at least next year,
Beans Senior Member Joined: 8 Jan 2003 Posts: 3 Expertise: Beginner
Posted Wed Jan 8, 2003, 1:20pm Subject: Crema on the Francis Francis X-3
I read somewhere that if the coffee beans are not ground well the crema will be affected. Is this true? You state in the review that the X-3 yields espresso with good crema.
Beans Senior Member Joined: 8 Jan 2003 Posts: 3 Expertise: Beginner
Posted Wed Jan 8, 2003, 2:55pm Subject: Crema on the X-3
Are you saying that when using the Solis Maestro the crema was pitiful - or that using the pods you had did not produce great crema? I need a good grinder and will get the Solis Maestro if it will do the trick. Please advise ASAP. Thanx
kresjout Senior Member Joined: 21 Nov 2011 Posts: 3 Location: Wilrijk Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Wed Nov 23, 2011, 10:56am Subject: Re: Francis! Francis! X3 First Look
jost wondering, when did they start putting the X3 internals into the X1? what year? also, what would be the better choice, the X1 or Ascaso Dream? can't seem to find any X3's in my country.
I am looking for convenience, so I already ruled out a Silvia
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