Coffee Bean 101…. Coffee and Espresso Information

Ways To Go About Choosing The Right Espresso Coffee Machine For You

February 11th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Many people spend a lot of time in their local coffee house in order to get their favorite cup of espresso so may it is time they started to look for an espresso coffee machine for the home that will save them money. There are several different varieties of machine available and if you are not sure about what each machine does it can be very confusing to say the least.

Below are a few tips that may help you in making a decision about which espresso coffee machine is right for you.

There are several different kinds of espresso coffee machines available and you first have to decide just how much control you want over the coffee making process. There can be a very fine line between how hard the machine is to operate and just how much control you want over the machine. So in order to make a considered choice it is best if you understand the differences between each of the machines that are available.

1. Manual Espresso Coffee Machine
These are the hardest type to use, as they require a certain amount of skill, but once you have the procedure down to pat it will make a great cup of espresso for you. It is important that when using a manual machine you fill up the portafilter handle and compact the coffee down. Always brush away any loose grounds and then lock the handle in place. The complicated part with these machines is pulling the handle and if you pull at the wrong time your espresso will not be as good as it should. Also because it has no electric pump this will need to be taken into consideration before you decide to purchase one.

2. Semi Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine
They came around soon after the manual pump machine and soon gained in popularity with coffee enthusiasts. It makes espresso using a pump and it will produce more reliable results than a manual machine does. These machines are much more user friendly and you will soon find yourself make wonderful espresso’s for you and your friends.

3. Fully Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine
These have been introduced over the last few years and are a hands free device. Everything is done automatically for you; it will even cut off when it has made the right amount of espresso. You often find these machines in professional coffee houses and cafes.

4. Super Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine
This machine will do everything for you at the press of a button as everything is programmed into the machine and out comes the perfect cup of espresso with little help from you. Certainly this machine is now growing in popularity because it is so simple and easy to use.

So all you need to do is to decide how easy you want to make the process of producing an espresso coffee and then you will be able to choose the right sort of espresso coffee machine for you.