Product Description

BOSCH’s key to consistent quality coffee production is their patented, stainless steel boiler and pressurized brewing system. Featuring simple to use controls, a powerful pump and pressurized coffee filter baskets for great crema, an efficient heating element for steaming milk and making hot water, special milk frothing tip, a removable water tank, a cup tray, and a removable drip tray.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #248860 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: See Item
• Color: Black/Silver
• Brand: Bosch
• Model: BTCA-4101
• Released on: 2005-03-25
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 16.00" h x 23.00" w x 16.00" l, 9.30 pounds

Features

• Compact 1260-watt espresso machine with simple-to-use controls
• Thermobloc 15-bar pump system; rapid-recovery boiler and pressurized brewing system
• Efficient steam boiler and steam nozzle for making lattes, mochas, and cappuccino drinks
• Turning knob for coffee/steam selection; removable 40-ounce water tank; removable drip tray
• Measures 9-1/4 by 13-3/4 by 14-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
With a sleek look and simple-to-use controls, this compact espresso machine produces cafe-quality coffee drinks without taking up much space on the counter. The 1260-watt appliance comes equipped with a stainless-steel Thermobloc 15-bar pump system, which provides perfect temperature control for extracting great-tasting espresso. The unit's stainless-steel rapid-recovery boiler and pressurized brewing system allows for consistently pulling flavor-rich espresso shots in minutes. In addition, its steam nozzle ensures an abundance of steam for making lattes, mochas, and cappuccino drinks. The espresso machine's removable 40-ounce water tank is easy to fill, and its removable stainless-steel cup tray and drip pan makes cleanup a snap. Other handy extras include a turning knob for coffee/steam selection, a sieve carrier with snap-in function, pressurized coffee-filter baskets for great crema, an illuminated "on/off" switch, and an "equipment-on" control light. The espresso machine measures 9-1/4 by 13-3/4 by 14-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

bosch barino
i actually have the bosch water heater and it's what i used when i would prepare coffee by french press. my coffee habits changed when my sister got me the bosch espresso machine! now, i can officially claim to be a true java junkie! no more trips to starbucks because i can make way better coffe than they could thanks to this modern convenience! the free illy sample was nice too, though i've always used illy for my coffee. it's easy to operate and clean up is a breeze! the only disappointment was, when i looked at the bottom, it said it was made in mexico! gwah! i thought bosch was german?!

Didn't even make it 2 months
I loved the look and simplicity of this product. I wanted to buy a simple espresso machine before we upgraded to a full automatic. The Bosch TCA6301UC Benvenuto B30 Thermoblock 15-Bar-Pump Digital Fully Automatic Espresso Machine was my top pick so I went for the Barino as a starter machine. 2 Months later - completely broken.

I seriously doubt that it actually had the bars of pressure they advertised and the coffee was just barely warm. The whole thing was just not a good machine and it made crappy coffee especially using decaf beans.

I hate to say it - the Bosch TCA6301UC Benvenuto B30 Thermoblock 15-Bar-Pump Digital Fully Automatic Espresso Machine got such high marks but this thing is a real dud. I'm not sure I even care enough to try and get them to replace/fix it.

Sorry Bosch - thumbs down from me.

Disappointed with reliability
We purchased the Barino Pump and the first one received had a pump that didn't work. After a long process we were able to get it replaced. The second machine worked for only about a month and then died. This level of low reliability and quality is irritating. Never expected it from the Bosch brand. Something is wrong in their production control.