Saeco Talea Ring Plus Super-Automatic Espresso Machine

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Saeco Talea Ring Plus Super-Automatic Espresso Machine

Overview:

A statement in modern coffee technology: user-friendly interface, SBS Saeco Brewing System, and a Touch Lift drip tray. From every angle, the Talea line is a delight for your eyes - and of course - for your tongue. Its coloring concept meets all the demands of coffee lovers, with inviting silver and titanium tones. These fully automatic coffee machines allow you to enjoy everything you want with just a simple push of a button or a soft turn of a dial. The machine materials include chromed metal parts that give this innovative development a shiny and sleek appearance. In short: its attractive exterior and high-tech interior give all Talea models a seductive appeal you want to give in to.

Review a Demonstration Video made by Saeco

Features:

• SBS - Saeco Brewing System - One twist. Infinite types of coffee. An absolutely revolutionary innovation. Saeco's new patented international exclusive: SBS (Saeco Brewing System) is the avant-garde technology which has changed the world of coffee machines. This ingenious system allows you to make an infinite variety of coffee beverages from just one fully automatic machine and at the mere twist of a knob. Whether it is an intense Italian ristretto (turn the knob to the right) or an American-style long coffee (turn the knob to the left) SBS satisfies all tastes, giving a full flavor and a truly unique creamy layer. In addition, the coffee dose in the extraction chamber is fully manipulated, thanks to the pressure, which remains constant throughout the extraction cycle. Through this process, all of the aroma is concentrated in the cup, offering you a superb crema finish and a truly rich flavor.
• Rapid Steam® - Rapid Steam® technology reduces the normal waiting time between coffee brewing and steam output to just a few seconds, so you can froth milk to make cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiato coffee at the simple turn of the steam knob.
• Click Wheel Interface and LCD Display - The easy-to-use click wheel interface allows you to scroll through and select each menu option on the display with just a slight touch of the click wheel.
• Adjustable Built-In Ceramic Grinder - For perfect-tasting coffee every time. The ceramic grinder is Saeco's most recent innovation, available in all new models of the Saeco range of automatic coffee machines. After careful research, Saeco finally chose this material to put an end to grinding with metal components. Ceramic is inert, and thus ensures the best results without altering the flavor of the coffee. Moreover, it is perfectly safe to use. The new ceramic grinder also provides a more consistent grind, allowing perfect dosing and blending, and giving you more control over the density and body of your coffee. And that's not all - the amount of coffee residue left in the cup is substantially reduced. Long-lasting, minimum noise! Thanks to its sturdy build, the ceramic coffee grinder will quietly grind to the same consistency and high standards for a longer period of time.
• Touch Lift Technology - The drip tray can be easily raised or lowered manually or electrically with a simple touch, allowing for different cup sizes. Espresso cups or glasses can easily be accommodated.
• Pannarello Frothing Device - The Pannarello frothing device dispenses steam in three different directions and makes it easy to froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes. It also dispenses hot water for making hot drinks and soups, and is completely removable for easy cleaning.
• Aqua Prima Water Filter - The Aqua Prima water filter was developed to remove impurities from your water that alter the taste of your coffee. The AquaPrima water filter’s purpose is to improve the taste of your coffee while protecting your machine from limescale damage.
• Saeco OptiDose - Adjustable 7-10.5 gram doser, regulates the amount of beans to grind per serving.
• Saeco Aroma System - Programmable (on/off/long) pre-brewing cycle injects hot water into ground coffee to maximize flavor extraction.
  Easy Clean System - Easily removable brew group for chemical-free cleaning.
• Cup Warming Surface - Controlled cup warming surface holds up to 6 espresso cups and can be turned on and off through the touch screen.
• Milk Island Capable (optional) - The Milk Island is a unique Saeco development for all Talea models. In fact, it is the key function for all milk frothing connoisseurs. Whether you prefer espresso macchiato, cappuccino, latte macchiato or any other specialty, the preparation of creamy foam takes just a matter of seconds. The Milk Island is available in glass with a total capacity of 0.4 liters.

Specifications:

• Measurements: 14.5" H x 13" W x 16" D (36.83cm H x 33.02cm W x 40.64cm D).
• Weight 21 pounds (9.53 kilograms).
• Power: 1500 Watts , 120 Volts.
• Bean hopper capacity: 8.9 pounds (4.04 kilograms).
• Removable water tank capacity: 0.5 gallons (1.89 liters).
• Pump pressure: 15 bar.
• Boiler: Stainless steel.
• Housing material: ABS.
• Color: Titanium and Silver.
• UL Listed.
• Made in Italy.

Notes:

1. Important information about warranty! Saeco offers a one year parts and labor warranty limited to manufacturer's defects. There are competitive web sites that offer free extended warranties with purchase. Please make sure to read the fine print - usually buried in their web sites 3 layers deep or not even provided until you receive the order. Their gimmick for the second year is that you pay for shipping both ways, pay for labor, and there are charges if machine was not taken care of/maintained. Saeco's one year warranty does pay shipping back to you and there is no labor charge unless damaged by you or in transit.
2. Printable manual found here.
3. Talea Ring Plus scored a "GUT (2,3)" at "Stiftung Warentest!"
4. Do not use pre-flavored coffee beans in this or any other superautomatic espresso machine, as the sugars on these beans could cause damage. We recommend instead flavoring the coffee after it has been brewed.