This is the first C-Series model with a new Rotary Dial with illuminated symbols for a whole range of coffee specialties using a single control. With the new Rotary Dial operating system, you simply turn and select the symbol to choose between espresso or crema coffee and one or two cups. The IMPRESSA C5 grinds, tamps, brews and self-cleans in less than 60 seconds. It produces more crema for the best in high-pressure-brewed coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte, café mocha latte and more. The variable brewing chamber holds between 5 and 16 grams of ground coffee, making it possible to brew any kind of coffee from a single 1-oz. ristretto to two 8-oz. cups of coffee at a time. With its black front, stainless steel grid and chrome accents and the chrome plated cup storage area on top the Impressa C5 makes a beautiful statement in any kitchen or small office.

Features and Benefits:

-Internal 16 gram coffee brewing chamber, brews up to 16 oz. of coffee at once. -Stainless Steel Thermoblock heating system -Two-step pre-infusion cycle moistens and conditions the ground coffee. Maximum flavor extraction with perfect crema topping. -64 ounce water container -18 bar pressure pump -Clearyl Blue Water Filtration- Removes chlorine, lead, aluminum and copper from your tap water for a better tasting coffee. A special organic additive removes almost all carbon and eliminates decalcifying altogether. -Bypass funnel for pre-ground coffee -Commercial grade conical steel burr grinder with 6 fineness settings -Height adjustable dual coffee spout -Self monitoring rinsing, cleaning and descaling programs -The C5 froths and steams milk in a pitcher or right in your cup. Then without any delay it grinds the beans tamps and brews your coffee in less than 50 seconds...or vice versa! No more work, no more guessing, no mess. -64 oz. removable water container. Good for 40 espressos at a time. Integrated professional solid steel conical burr grinder for consistent and aroma-saving grinding. Six settings allow you to adjust the fineness for all kinds of beans - from light to dark roasts. -8 oz. bean container. Grind up to 30 portions of coffee before refilling. -Frother can be used to release hot water for Cafe Americano or a cup of tea.

Dual Frother PLUS (standard):

Turn the DIAL to highlight the STEAM symbol and push the DIAL. The STEAM symbol blinks indicating an increase in temperature for steaming. When the temperature is reached the SELECTOR light blinks indicating that the machine is ready to release steam. Immerse the Dual Frother Plus into your milk pitcher or in your cup filled with milk. Steam output is continuous. The Dual Frother Plus is fast and easy to use. With two settings for latte (steaming milk) and cappuccino (steaming and frothing milk).