The Three Types Of Espresso Machines

1. The Standard or Manual Espresso Machine

As you might have guessed from the name, the standard, or manual, espresso machine requires the person making the coffee to be on top of things. You must buy coffee grounds or grind your own coffee beans. If you are trying to make a cappuccino or latte, be sure to man the frother controls. Add your filter, coffee grounds, and water. That's about all there is to this manual espresso machine, which isn't as truly manual as the old coffee presses.

2. The Semi Automatic Espresso Machine

There is not really such a category of espresso machine as semi automatic, so we will just give this label to the automatic espresso machines that are not truly automatic. These machines in most cases will require coffee grounds, but some have a built in coffee bean grinder. After you have added the filter and beans and filled the water reservoir, you can turn on the semi automatic espresso machine. It will do the rest for you. Don't forget to turn off the semi automatic espresso maker when it is done.

3. The Automatic Espresso Machine

Obviously, the automatic espresso maker automatically makes espresso. If you have bought a brand name automatic espresso maker, you should expect the automatic espresso machine to automatically make great espresso. How automatic can automatic be? Well, most of these machines attach directly to your plumbing. And of course they all grind your choice coffee beans up for you. However, you do have to put the beans in the machine yourself, as there is no intake line ranging to the local coffee store or grocery store. Also, you will either have to program the timer for when you want your espressos made each day or push the start button for quick espresso. When the machine is done with the coffee grounds, it will place them in an internal disposal area. They will need cleaned out of this area manually after every so many cups of coffee.

As you might guess, the cost of an automatic espresso machine can be quite cost prohibitive for home use, even if you are a sincere coffee lover. This is why the semi automatic and manual espresso machines are available. The former for the coffee lover on a budget or limited space, the latter for people who just want an espresso.

Of course, if you really just cannot live without your coffee and you make a good living, the automatic espresso machine may just be your dream machine. You work hard for your money each day, you might as well start each day with ease, relaxation, and the fresh aroma of great espresso. Instead of going to bed dreading waking up the next morning, you will be going to bed each night knowing your espresso machine will take care of you in the morning in the most caring of ways.

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