It also encourages you to tinker to achieve the flavor you prefer.
There are two customization modes (Comfort and Barista), with support for 10 user profiles.
I appreciate not having to browse through a menu to find my carefully created custom cappuccino setting.
The Siemens EQ900 Plus is one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines around when it comes to milk texturizing
However, I’m not sure it justifies the price difference between the EQ900 and EQ900 Plus.
Personally, I appreciate having the choice.
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The EQ900 Plus encourages tinkering, and Barista mode offers full control over the brewing process
At the top youll find two hoppers that you might fill with two different types of coffee beans.
A blue light will illuminate when one of the hoppers needs refilling.
This is the EQ900 Plus’s main point of difference with the standard EQ900.
Most fully automatic espresso machines have a separate container for milk that sits beside the machine.
Here, a tank slots into the side of the chassis, delivering a much neater design.
The lid means you might also keep your milk in the fridge between uses.
The machine has two bean hoppers so you can switch between different types and roasts on the fly(Image credit: Future)
A powerful jet of steam creates the perfect foundation for your cappuccino or latte macchiato.
Once done, push it back into place.
It’s a minor flaw, but a surprising one for a premium machine.
A blue light warns you when a bean hopper is empty(Image credit: Future)
Nevertheless, they provide a very useful starting point.
It still offers the same excellent customization and milk texturizing.
It’s cheaper than the KitchenAid KF6, too, making it excellent value.
Removing the water tank and side panel lets you access the brew unit for rinsing
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The EQ900 Plus offers two modes of operation: Comfort and Barista
You’ll receive a warning when it’s time to empty the drip tray, but not necessarily when the coffee grounds bin is full
