The Krups XP1500 is a combination expresso and coffee maker. The coffee maker comes with a glass pot that has a 10 cup capacity while the espresso part comes with a glass carafe that can hold up to 4 cups of expresso. The water tank has a well defined indicator to show how much water is in the tank while the filter swings out to make it easier to get to the coffee grounds. The drip tray is removable and has a stainless steel grid. The Krups XP1500 comes with a steam nozzle to make it easy to froth milk. It includes a coffee scoop, has an illuminated on/off switch and includes a pause and serve feature. All of these features makes the Krups XP1500 good for a large family of coffee drinkers or for a small restaurant.