KRUPS · Coffee Machines · Reviewed by Cafelista_Coffee · Published 2026-06-11
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The reviewer generally liked the KRUPS Coffee Crush Extra, praising its extremely narrow and compact format, and finding the coffee quality "honest," especially with medium to medium-dark roasts. He notes that the hybrid system of cleaning after every cup was acceptable for one or two coffees but could be problematic for higher volumes. He concludes it's an excellent choice for those moving from capsules, short on counter space, and avoiding a bulky automatic machine, but not for maximum convenience, integrated milk drinks, or true espresso precision.
This review covers the KRUPS Coffee Crush Extra bean-to-cup machine, focusing on its compact design, hybrid operation, and coffee quality. The reviewer conducted an intensive test, including making multiple coffees in a row, measuring temperature, and comparing it to capsule systems and other automatic machines. Key aspects like interface, settings, cleaning, and maintenance are discussed.
The KRUPS Coffee Crush Extra is an excellent choice for capsule users seeking a compact bean-to-cup machine without investing in a bulky automatic model. Its ultra-narrow 15cm footprint genuinely saves countertop space, and the coffee quality, especially with medium to dark roasts, is solid and repeatable, significantly surpassing capsules. However, the hybrid system requires manual cleaning of a portafilter-like drawer after every cup, which can be tedious for multiple back-to-back coffees. If you are short on counter space and want to transition from capsules to fresh beans, this machine is worth it. If you need maximum convenience, automatic milk drinks, or barista-level espresso precision, you should look elsewhere.
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The machine is stated to be one of the most compact bean-to-cup machines on the market, measuring 15 cm wide.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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The reviewer performed extensive testing, using over 1 kg of coffee, measuring temperature and sound, and making 15 coffees in a row during a family reunion.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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The Coffee Crush Extra model includes adjustable settings for intensity, cup volume, temperature, and a filter coffee mode.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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The machine has a clean, minimal design with a front panel that turns black when off and lights up when in use, feeling well put together for its price.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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Despite having a mug setting, a really large mug will not fit underneath the dispenser, requiring users to check before buying.
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The touch buttons work, but require a specific 'brushing' gesture rather than a hard press, as pushing too hard often results in no action. The reviewer would have preferred physical buttons.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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The machine uses a hybrid cleaning system where, after every coffee, a portafilter-like drawer must be pulled out, the puck pushed out, rinsed, and put back.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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While quick for one or two coffees, making 15 coffees back-to-back at a family dinner demonstrated that the manual cleaning steps add up, involving much more handling than a traditional automatic machine.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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Unlike De'Longhi or Philips automatic machines, the Krups Coffee Crush Extra does not have an automatic rinse cycle at startup or shutdown.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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The grinder has only three or five settings, which is quite limited, though combined with intensity and temperature adjustments, reasonable results are achievable.
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Within the bean-to-cup category, the coffee produced is solid and repeatable, with a good, fairly round body, especially with medium to dark roasts, though it's not a true espresso or specialty machine.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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For someone transitioning from capsules, the difference in coffee quality is obvious, with the Krups machine producing much better coffee.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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Compared to the Philips Baristina, the Coffee Crush Extra's limited grind adjustment is a significant advantage, as the Baristina has zero grind adjustment and often produces unsatisfactory results.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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The brew group is sealed and cannot be accessed directly for rinsing, unlike some De'Longhi or Philips machines, which the reviewer considers a genuine downside.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
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The machine is too new to provide definitive data on long-term durability, especially for the heavily used cleaning drawer, which seems solid but is hard to predict.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcychwxs_k
The reviewer found the coffee quality to be a positive surprise for a bean-to-cup machine in its price range. It produces a solid and repeatable cup with good body, particularly with medium to dark roasts, and is noted to be significantly better than coffee from capsules. However, it's not considered a "true espresso" or a precision specialty coffee machine.
The KRUPS Coffee Crush Extra is specifically designed for compactness, measuring just 15 cm wide, which makes it an extremely narrow machine for its type. This small footprint is highlighted as a key feature and a significant advantage, particularly for those with limited counter space.
The KRUPS Coffee Crush Extra has a unique hybrid cleaning system where, after each coffee, users must manually pull out a portafilter-like drawer, push out the spent puck, rinse the drawer, and re-insert it. While this "small cleaning ritual" takes about 15 seconds for one or two coffees, it can become time-consuming and cumbersome when making multiple coffees back-to-back. A significant downside is that the internal brew group is sealed and cannot be accessed for direct cleaning, unlike some traditional automatic machines.
The Coffee Crush Extra model provides adjustable settings including intensity (via the grinder), cup volume, and temperature, plus a filter coffee mode. While the grinder only has 3-5 settings (which the reviewer considers limited), these adjustments combined offer enough control to fine-tune the coffee and correct issues like weakness, excessive length, or bitterness. The reviewer shares optimal settings for medium roasts.
The reviewer compares the Coffee Crush Extra to other machines. Against the Philips Baristina, the Krups is deemed superior due to its grind adjustment capabilities, which allow for better control over taste, a significant advantage at a similar price point. When compared to traditional automatic machines like the De'Longhi Magnifica Start or Philips 2300, the Krups is more compact and does not perform automatic rinse cycles (saving water/time). However, traditional automatics offer more convenience for making many coffees in a row, while the Krups's manual cleaning adds up.
Several limitations were noted: the touch buttons require a specific "brushing" gesture for reliable operation; very large mugs may not fit under the dispenser; and the sealed brew group is inaccessible for direct cleaning, which is a significant downside. Additionally, the grinder settings are limited, and the long-term durability of heavily used parts like the cleaning drawer is unknown due to the product's newness.
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The KRUPS Coffee Crush Extra is highlighted as a highly compact 15 cm wide bean-to-cup machine designed as an alternative to capsule systems. The reviewer extensively tested it, noting its minimalist design, touch interface that requires a specific "brushing" gesture, and unique hybrid cleaning system where a portafilter-like drawer must be manually rinsed after each use. While the coffee quality was a positive surprise, offering a solid and repeatable result for its category, the reviewer pointed out limitations such as restricted grind settings and the inaccessibility of the brew group for cleaning. He concluded it's ideal for those seeking a compact solution and migrating from capsules, provided they are prepared for the manual cleaning ritual.
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