The Krups XP2070 may be a sophisticated machine compare to other coffee makers but it is pretty traditional when it comes to brewing espresso, cappuccinos, lattes and other specialty coffees. It also comes with programmable clock/timer, flavor selector, and alarm system. The unit has a porta filter and three individual filter sieves for 1-cup, 2-cup or pod espresso preparation. While caffeine kick is the most popular and obvious reason for the coffee maker sales, coffee intricacies are catching up and becoming the next reason. Coffee machines have different forms and kinds and believe it or not, each one delivers a unique coffee taste. The widely used equipment is the "drip coffee maker" and some simply call it the brewer. Also, you will be facing choices over machines that either have programmable features, thermal carafes, automatic shut-offs and many other features. You need also to identify whether you want a brew or grind type of coffee maker. Your choice will depend on the kind of taste of freshness of the coffee that you want. In March 2008, Howard D. Schultz, the chief executive of Starbucks announced that as part of their effort to sell better tasting coffee, the corporation had purchased the Seattle-based Coffee Equipment Company to have all future clover coffee makers appear only in Starbucks. This business decision had stunned the coffee industry and many coffee connoisseurs. Left over coffee granules settle on the jug and the filter holes that affect the flavour and creaminess. Never clean the equipment parts with soap or detergent because these contain acidic elements that stick or may scrape the metal container. The best material to use is a food grade coffeemaker non-detergent cleaner. If you really want to extend the service life of your coffee maker, you need to provide it with thorough cleaning on a regular basis. Since it is natural and it doesn t have any toxic residues, vinegar is one of the best coffee maker cleaners you can use. This solution also has acidic properties that can help eliminate mineral accumulations, lime scale, and oil leftovers produced by brewing different beans.