Automatic espresso machines can save you time, money, and a trip to the coffee shop.
Here are the best ones to buy.
Martha Vazquez is a marketing coordinator for La Monarca Bakery and Cafe, a chain based in Los Angeles.
Whatever your reasoning for bringing this fancy gadget into your home, were here to help.
Below is everything you oughta knowbeforeyou buy an automatic espresso machine, plus the best ones to buy.
Manual vs. automatic espresso machines
First things firstthe espresso.
Katherine Bruce is the owner of The Buttery Bar, a restaurant based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
When shopping for an espresso machine, youre likely to come across two main types: automatic and manual.
For this reason, automatic espresso machines have reigned supreme in recent decades.
With these machines, theres no pumping on your part.
You simply press a button andvoilayouve got yourself a delicious-tasting espresso.
It has intelligent preheating capabilities to verify that your cup is the perfect temperature every time.
Pros:State-of-the-art, custom brewing options, fine details.
Cons:Cost, potential milk splatter due to the placement of the spout.
With this espresso maker, you get quality espresso from whole coffee beans in a matter of seconds.
Pros:Professional recommended, custom brew options, steam wand and foamer.
Katherine Bruce is the owner of The Buttery Bar, a restaurant based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Cons:Cost, potential limited grinding capabilities/customizations.
It also comes with a 1-year warranty, which users greatly appreciate.
Pros:Small-space friendly, custom brew options, steam wand and foamer, easy to clean.
Cons:Small water tank, small bean capacity.
For the price, its definitely one of the best on the market.
Pros:Price, easy to use, easy to clean, small-space friendly.
Cons:Not as customizable as other machines, small water tanka and bean capacity, limited options.
You dont have to lift a finger!
Another major plus about this appliance is that its easy to clean.
With no tubing, you simply have to detach the carafe and clean it with soap and water.
Pros:Easy to use, custom brew options, easy to clean.
Cons:Cost, small water tank and bean capacity.
This one is best loved for its ability to brew iced coffee via its True Brew functionality.
It can also brew 17 other types of coffee beverages all within about 40-60 seconds.
Pros:State-of-the-art features, custom brew options, iced coffee option.
Cons:Cost, no milk frother.
It has a built-in burr grinder that uses an auger gear to maintain consistency and prevent messes.
It has dual stainless-steel boilers that pump simultaneously and create the perfect level of boldness at the right temperature.
Pros:State-of-the-art features, custom brew options, frothing options.
Cons:Cost, learning curve.
Here are some of the best features, according to the pros.
None of that means a thing if the interface is clunky and hard to use, he says.
Water accessibility
Vazquez also recommends taking note of water accessibility when choosing an espresso machine.
For this reason, he recommends doing your research (i.e.
reading reviews) and going with a trusted brand.
An espresso machine should be an investment, he says.
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