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Krups EA895N Evidence One review

Milk system – many options

We start with a highlight, the milk system. The Krups Evidence One comes with a stainless steel milk tube. You can then connect it to the bean to cup coffee machine in one easy step.

Stainless steel milk tube – connect with one click

Simply dip the stainless steel tube into a milk carton and prepare your cappuccino and other beverages.

Can be used with milk carton

Alternatively, you can use a milk container if you wish. We used the milk container of the Siemens EQ.6 plus s700. This works wonderfully. So you are very flexible here.

Use with milk container

As you can see here, there are two coffee and two milk spouts. You can therefore also prepare milk foam drinks in the double cup option. This is already an exception in the mid-range.

Double cup option for milk foam drinks

You can adjust the height of the milk and coffee spouts from 7 to 15 cm. Ideal for extra large latte macchiato glasses.

Large latte macchiato glasses no problem

By the way, you can completely disassemble the milk spout, but we’ll take a closer look at that later when we clean it.

Krups EA895N bean hopper

The bean compartment is at the top centered under this lid. It is firmly connected to the bean to cup coffee machine and can be easily opened. As you can see, the lid is a bit darkened.

It is also sealed airtight by a circumferential rubber. That’s smart, because air and light will gradually remove the flavor from your beans.

Airtight and darkened – ideal for the aroma of the beans

A total of 250 grams of beans fit in the compartment, enough for about 25 drinks

250 grams of beans for about 25 drinks

By the way, there is no compartment for ground coffee here. So you can only use whole coffee beans. But they taste much better than already ground coffee anyway.

Grinder of the Krups Evidence One

Directly in the bean compartment you will also find the control for the grinder setting. There are 5 levels shown, but there is still one intermediate level each. So there are 9 levels in total.

5 levels + one intermediate level each = 9 levels

The closer you get towards level 1, the finer the beans will be ground. For espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato, grinder setting level 2 is a good choice. For normal coffee, the somewhat coarser level 3 is ideal.

Since we want to prepare espresso and coffee right away, we select the golden mean with level 2.5.

Simply turn in desired direction during grinding process

By the way, a conical burr grinder made of stainless steel is installed here. Compared to ceramic, stainless steel is still a bit more robust. Nevertheless, it is best to adjust the grinder setting during the grinding process, because then nothing jams and the grinder is protected.

Water tank

The water tank of the Krups Evidence One is located at the back of the bean to cup coffee machine. You can easily lift it using the integrated handle and then turn it to the left or right to bring it to the front.

Lift slightly and then bring forward to the right or to the left

If you want to place the bean to cup coffee machine under a wall cabinet, you should measure the distance between the cabinet and the countertop beforehand. A good 50 cm is enough to reach the water tank.

You need a good 50 cm space under wall cabinets

Here you can see the connection for a water filter and the first filter is also included. With a filter, you need to descale less often, but the bean to cup coffee machine of course also works without a filter.

First water filter is included = less frequent descaling

The tank holds an impressive 2.3 liters , which you can use to prepare around 20 drinks. It’s best to fill it up with fresh, cold water under the tap every morning.

Display of the Krups Evidence One

Use the large button at the top left to switch on the bean to cup coffee machine. After a minute or so, you can prepare your first drink. Before this, a short rinsing process is carried out.

The touch display is slightly slanted so that you can also read it well from above. You can prepare the most popular drinks using the colored icons, with just the push of a button. Here you have espresso, coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato and caffe latte. Under “More” you will find more drinks (Ristretto, Doppio, Americano, milk foam and tea).

The gear wheel takes you to the main menu. You can navigate with the arrow keys on the right side. You can activate the double cup option via the 2 cups icon. Use the Aroma button to set the coffee strength. Via the heart on the right side you can save the drinks as favorites. How this works and what else you can set we explain in the section
Settings
.

Overall, the display is very clear and limited to the essentials. All keys respond flawlessly and the small screen always has instructions in plain text. We find this extremely useful, especially in the cleaning programs.

Housing – particularly compact

Of course, such a cheap bean to cup coffee machine is mainly made of plastic. However, it is well manufactured and also looks high-quality due to the matte black look.

Matt black plastic, good workmanship

By the way, the Krups Evidence One is very compact und stands on an area of just 30×25 cm. Ideal for small kitchens. The drip tray at the front is not a load-bearing element and does not rest. Therefore it can also protrude a little if there is little space on the countertop.

Thus, the footprint is just 30×25 cm

But a special highlight lies inside, because the brewing unit is made entirely of metal. According to the manufacturer, this ensures the optimum temperature during preparation. Whether the drinks are hot enough, we will of course check for you.

Overall, the quality is definitely convincing for a mid-range device.

Espresso

Using the bean icon, we set the aroma to the desired level and then select the espresso.

The Krups EA895N also starts preparing directly. During the reference you can still adjust the filling quantity. In 10 ml increments from 30 to 70 ml. In total, the preparation takes about 40 seconds.

The espresso is ready in 40 seconds

We measure 67°C on medium levels here, exactly the desired temperature. As announced by Krups, the metal brewing unit thus provides the optimal temperature.

67°C at medium levels = optimal

The espresso has a fine, light brown crema. It has a decent intensity in flavor and is aromatic. We recommend level 3 (strong) for the aroma. Admittedly not the very best espresso we’ve had so far, but still a pretty good one.

Fine, light brown crema and good taste

Coffee

Next, we would like to prepare a large cup of coffee. To do this, we activate the double cup option and select Long Coffee. We set the fill volume to 90 ml so that our 200 ml cup is pretty much full in the double cup option.

After the 2nd grinding process begins the 2nd reference

We measured an average of just under 74 decibels during the grinding process. This makes the Krups a bit louder than other mid-range models. On medium levels, we measured a temperature of 73°C. Definitely hot enough.

73°C at medium level

The coffee has a dense, light brown crema. Through the two pucks, not only the crema is again stronger, but also the coffee is very intense. A real pick-me-up. The hazelnut aroma of our beans can be clearly tasted and therefore the coffee is overall a round thing.

Beautiful crema, intense flavor – a stimulant

Americano

A super alternative to the classic coffee is the Americano – an espresso extended with hot water.

For the Americano, not all the water is pressed through the coffee puck, but first an espresso and then hot water is prepared. The Krups Evidence One even automatically uses two coffee pucks for the Americano.

First espresso, then hot water (see picture)

Due to the particularly short extraction of the pucks, hardly any bitter substances end up in the cup. This makes the Americano very aromatic and at the same time not heavy on the stomach.

Cappuccino

Now we come to the milk foam drinks and start with a cappuccino. We set the aroma and temperature to the medium levels and start the process. Then the bean to cup coffee machine heats up again briefly so that the milk foam is hot enough.

By the way, the amount of milk foam is set in seconds. During the cover you can change it with a few clicks to fit exactly your cup. Since our cup doesn’t get quite full at 25 seconds, we increase by another 5 seconds. Very practical and user-friendly solution.

First the milk foam, then the espresso

Then add the espresso and you can adjust the amount if you want. At the end we can save exactly these settings by clicking Favorites.

At over 70°C, this is already a pretty hot cappuccino. By the way, the ideal serving temperature in cafés is 67°C, so that fits.

With 72°C a pretty hot cappuccino

The milk foam looks really good. Very fine, even and slightly creamy. Impressive for a mid-range bean to cup coffee machine. The espresso flavors could come through minimally stronger but still a really good cappuccino.

Surprisingly fine and creamy milk foam

Latte Macchiato

Let’s move on to the second milk foam classic, the latte macchiato. Again, we set the aroma to medium and start the preparation.

As with the cappuccino, you can adjust the amount of milk foam during the brewing process. Again, we adjust it so that there is just enough room for the espresso. After brewing, we measure the temperature directly.

Slowly the 3 typical layers are formed

Precision landing: At 63°C, the latte macchiato reaches exactly the desired temperature in our test. Due to the higher milk content, it is not quite as hot as the cappuccino. This is because the milk foam should be heated around 60-65 °C to have a nice creamy consistency.

At 63°C it has the desired temperature

The milk foam is again really fine and creamy. Really a super result for the mid-range.

Very good milk foam, creamy & fine

We only taste the espresso lightly, which is ideal for those who like it particularly mild. All in all, a positive surprise. However, it could be a little more intense. It is best to set the aroma to level 3.

Caffè Latte

A good alternative to the latte macchiato is the caffe latte. The espresso-milk ratio remains the same, but this time the espresso is prepared first. This is followed by the milk foam. So it’s exactly the other way around.

First the espresso, then milk foam

This way, the espresso mixes with the warm milk in the lower part and a shiny brown milk foam cap forms on top. This makes the first sips taste particularly mild. In the lower part with the espresso, the taste is then more intense. Just try out what tastes better to you.

Set coffee strength

Use the Aroma button to set the coffee strength. A total of 3 levels are available, from mild to strong . The respective level is indicated on the screen by coffee beans.

The higher the level, the more coffee powder the bean to cup coffee machine uses. Here we would have liked a few more levels to simply be able to vary even more in taste.

the coffee strength is adjusted in 3 levels via the aroma button

Activate double cup option

You activate the double cup option via the 2 cups symbol . All beverage icons for which the double cup option is possible will then light up. This is the case with espresso, coffee and all milk foam beverages. Unfortunately, you will have to do without this function only for the Americano. In the double cup option, the bean to cup coffee machine always uses 2 coffee pucks.

Activate the double cup option by clicking on the 2 cups icon.

Adjust beverage quantity

With the Krups Evidence One, you do not set the beverage quantity in advance (as we know from the Philips LatteGo, for example). Here you adjust the amount of espresso or coffee only during preparation. In 5- or 10-milliliter increments, depending on the beverage.

you can adjust the beverage quantity during preparation

For cappuccino & co. you can also set the amount of milk foam. This is specified in seconds – this refers to the duration of milk frothing.

If it is foreseeable that your glass will not be completely full, you can increase the amount of milk foam again. This has the advantage that you can adjust the drinks exactly to your cup. This is very practical and user-friendly.

the amount of milk foam can be adjusted during preparation

as well as the espresso quantity

Create favorites

After preparation, you can save each drink (with your settings) as a favorite by tapping the favorites button (heart icon).

the cappuccino was saved as a favorite

You can use the same button to call up your favorites later. Note: Only the beverage icons that you have previously saved as favorites will light up (Favorites menu). By tapping on a drink, the favorite is prepared. During preparation, you can make changes again and save as a favorite if necessary. This will cause the old settings to be saved over.

your favorites are displayed via the “heart button

By the way, you can also set whether the normal Krups menu or your favorites menu should be displayed after switching on. This way you can prepare your favorite drinks even faster. You can make this setting via the cogwheel in the main menu.

Set temperature

You can set the brewing temperature for coffee and espresso in the main menu (gearwheel). Here you have a total of 3 temperature levels to choose from. We prepared all drinks at medium levels and were satisfied throughout.

Enable auto power on

If you activate the auto switch-on, the bean to cup coffee machine switches itself on at a certain time. Here you can even distinguish between weekdays and weekends. So you can prepare a drink directly when you come to the kitchen. Very convenient for those who are in a hurry in the morning.

here you can set when the device should switch on

Auto switch on weekdays

Thorough cleaning is crucial for aromatic coffee and fine milk foam. The most important points here include the milk system, the brewing unit and the two collection trays. Overall, cleaning the Krups Evidence One is really extremely easy. You can plan about 15 minutes per week for this.

You should also descale the bean to cup coffee machine every 1-3 months. It depends on the water hardness and whether you use a water filter. The program for descaling takes only 20 minutes and the effective effort is even only about 5 minutes.

Milk system rinsing

After you have prepared a beverage with milk foam, the bean to cup coffee machine reminds you to briefly rinse the milk system. To do this, you should first pull off the milk tube. Then it is best to put another empty cup and start cleaning with hot water.

According to the instructions, you should rinse the milk tube and connection once a day. We also recommend that you clean the milk adapter at the same time. This will ensure that everything is perfectly clean and that you get good milk foam for a long time. Whether the parts are dishwasher safe is not in the instructions. At 40°C in eco mode, nothing happened on our system. But cleaning by hand is also very fast.

Rinse milk tube & milk adapter daily

Milk system cleaning

Also, according to the instructions, you should start the thorough milk system cleaning every 2 weeks . It only takes 5 minutes. To do this, dissolve a special Krups cleaning agent in 250 ml of water or alternatively use some washing-up liquid.

Then place a large bowl underneath, insert the milk tube into the detergent and start the program. Now thoroughly clean the milk system with hot water. Almost everything is automatic and the effort is very low.

thorough milk system cleaning every 2 weeks

Overall, cleaning the milk system is done in about 10 minutes per week.

Empty drip tray & coffee grounds container

When the drip tray and coffee grounds tray are full, a message appears in the display. Then you can simply pull out the drip tray to the front and pour away the rinsing water.

Note in the display

The drip tray has an integrated plastic lid that sticks a bit. This could be solved a little better. Nevertheless, the cleaning here is quite fast.

Drip tray with water of the rinsing operations

The coffee grounds tray is located on the left side of the bean to cup coffee machine. This is where the coffee pucks end up after each draw.

Coffee grounds tray with coffee pucks

As you can see, the coffee pucks are cleanly pressed and relatively dry. So the brewing unit does a good job. It is best to put the pucks in the organic waste.

The drip tray and coffee grounds tray should be rinsed at least every 3 days. Unfortunately, both containers are not allowed in the dishwasher. On 40°C in Eco mode, nothing happened on our system.

Overall, the effort is low and cleaning is done in about 3 minutes per week.

Cleaning & descaling the brewing unit

Since the brewing unit is permanently installed, there is also an automatic cleaning program for it. Simply insert the special Krups cleaning tablet into this opening and start the program in the menu.

Then clean the brewing unit from oil and coffee residues. This is especially recommended when changing the bean type. The program takes about 13 minutes and should be run after just under 400 pulls.

For you, the effort is at most 3 minutes. The brewing unit is a sealed system made entirely of metal and is thoroughly rinsed during cleaning, similar to the inside of a dishwasher, according to Krups.

Insert cleaning tablet, start program

You can also activate a water filter and set the water hardness in the menu. This is important so that the bean to cup coffee machine reminds you to descale in time.

There is also an automatic program of around 20 minutes for this, with clear instructions in the display. The effort for you is only 3-5 minutes.

Depending on the water hardness, you will need to descale every 1-3 months without a filter. With a water filter, you only need to descale 1-2 times a year. We have you each the original and an alternative from the
descaler and water filter
picked out.

With water filter you need to descale very rarely

So, almost everything is automatic and the Krups Evidence One also reminds you to run the programs.

You still have a question yourself or tips for other users about this device? Then feel free to leave us a comment.