Coffee and Espresso Machines

Espresso machines use pressure to force water into finely ground and tamped beans. They make a rich and tasty brew.

Good Housekeeping Institute experts recommend models that use 9 bars minimum to ensure a perfect extraction. Beware of manufacturers who claim to use more pressure than what is required.

Types

The espresso machine (also known as a coffee and Espresso maker) makes coffee that is more concentrated and of higher quality, than your usual cafe drinks. It uses an average of nine bars of pressure. They come with a range of features, such as temperature and brew-strength control as well as programmable brewing, and a variety of sizes of drinks. They could also have steam wands, either manual or automated, to create an latte with a texturized milk. They are available in three different kinds of espresso machines which include semi-automatic and automatic and super-automatic models. Each espresso machine has its own degree and type of automation.

Semi-automatic espresso machines are the most popular for specialty coffee coffee shops. This gives baristas full control over the brewing process however it's not as user-friendly as an automated or fully automatic machine. You still need to grind beans, fill and tamp the portafilter and adjust the extraction rate for the best espresso shot of the highest quality.