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AGARO Imperial 19 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker with Milk Frother
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Semi-automatic espresso machine. Capacity: 1.5 litre water tank. Mains voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz -- the Indian domestic standard.
Direct answer: is the AGARO Imperial 19 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker with Milk Frother right for you?
The 19 bar figure on the box is pump pressure, not brew pressure -- espresso is extracted at about 9 bar, and every machine above that simply regulates the excess away, so 19 bar tells you nothing useful.
AGARO Imperial 19 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker with Milk Frother
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: The 19 bar figure on the box is pump pressure, not brew pressure -- espresso is extracted at about 9 bar, and every machine above that simply regulates the excess away, so 19 bar tells you nothing useful. What does matter is that there is no grinder: budget for one, because pre-ground coffee cannot make a decent espresso no matter what the machine does.
Who should buy this
Anyone learning espresso on 230 V mains who will buy a separate burr grinder.
Who should avoid this
Anyone expecting an all-in-one -- there is no grinder, and pre-ground coffee will disappoint.
Key strengths
- 230 V with Indian service, unlike the imported machines it replaces
- Manual steam wand teaches real milk texturing
- Single and double baskets with a 51 mm portafilter
Limitations
- No integrated grinder, which is a required additional purchase
- Single thermoblock, so brewing and steaming cannot overlap
- The 19 bar rating is pump pressure and means nothing for extraction
Technical specifications
- Type
- Semi-automatic espresso machine
- Brand
- AGARO
- Boiler
- Single thermoblock, so brewing and steaming are sequential
- Weight
- 4.2 kg
- Grinder
- None -- beans must be ground separately, which is the main difference from an all-in-one
- Warm-up
- About 2 minutes
- Capacity
- 1.5 litre water tank
- Warranty
- 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Model SKU
- IMPERIAL
- Steam wand
- Manual, for milk texturing
- Portafilter
- 51 mm, with single and double baskets
- Rated power
- 1350 W
- Mains voltage
- 230 V, 50 Hz -- the Indian domestic standard
- Pump pressure
- 19 bar rated, regulated to about 9 bar at the group head -- 9 bar is what espresso actually needs, and any figure above it is marketing
- Why that matters
- Espresso needs beans ground within seconds of brewing, so a separate grinder is not optional
- Annual energy use
- Roughly 70 kWh a year at two coffees a day, about Rs560 at Rs8 per unit
Product overview
The 19 bar figure on the box is pump pressure, not brew pressure -- espresso is extracted at about 9 bar, and every machine above that simply regulates the excess away, so 19 bar tells you nothing useful. What does matter is that there is no grinder: budget for one, because pre-ground coffee cannot make a decent espresso no matter what the machine does.
Key capabilities
- Type: Semi-automatic espresso machine
- Capacity: 1.5 litre water tank
- Mains voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz -- the Indian domestic standard
- Rated power: 1350 W
Frequently asked questions
Is the AGARO Imperial 19 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker with Milk Frother worth buying?
The 19 bar figure on the box is pump pressure, not brew pressure -- espresso is extracted at about 9 bar, and every machine above that simply regulates the excess away, so 19 bar tells you nothing useful.
What is the warranty and return policy for the AGARO Imperial 19 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker with Milk Frother?
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty. Returns: 7 Days Replacement Guarantee.
Who is the AGARO Imperial 19 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker with Milk Frother best suited for?
Anyone learning espresso on 230 V mains who will buy a separate burr grinder.
Who should avoid the AGARO Imperial 19 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker with Milk Frother?
Anyone expecting an all-in-one -- there is no grinder, and pre-ground coffee will disappoint.
Sample reviews
3 reviewsThese are illustrative, not customer reviews.
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Mean of 3 samples
- 5 ★1
- 4 ★1
- 3 ★0
- 2 ★1
- 1 ★0
- 2 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of AGARO Imperial 19 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker with Milk Frother
Wrong product for my situation
Genuinely my own fault. Posting so somebody else does not repeat it. The listing says who should avoid this: Anyone expecting an all-in-one — there is no grinder, and pre-ground coffee will disappoint. That was my situation and I ordered anyway. It does what it says on the page — it just was not the thing I needed.
Vijay I.Sample13 found this helpful - 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of AGARO Imperial 19 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker with Milk Frother
Checked the pump pressure claim
I compared four of these on paper before ordering, so the line I actually checked was "Pump pressure". The page says 19 bar rated, regulated to about 9 bar at the group head — 9 bar is what espresso actually needs, and any figure above it is marketing, and that is what turned up. 230 V with Indian service, unlike the imported machines it replaces.
Ankur A.Sample12 found this helpful - 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of AGARO Imperial 19 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker with Milk Frother
Good, with one thing to plan for
230 V with Indian service, unlike the imported machines it replaces. The one thing to know before ordering: No integrated grinder, which is a required additional purchase. To be fair that is written on the product page. I skimmed past it and had to rearrange things afterwards.
Mohan L.Sample4 found this helpful
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