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Tips For Buying A Great Espresso Maker
Most people who love specialty coffee drinks eventually purchase
an espresso maker. With a good one, you can make all your
favourite drinks in the comfort of your own kitchen and try out
a new recipe or two. Since this is a large investment, you
should spend some time learning about these machines before you
buy. Learn about the features available and then read some
reviews to find the best machine for your home. Common Types
of Espresso Maker Manual Espresso Makers Manual machines
require you to do all the work. You measure and grind the beans,
tamp the grounds and brew the coffee. These are the least
expensive machines. Some avid espresso drinkers will only use a
manual machine.
Semi Automatic Machines Semi automatics do some of the work for
you. You adjust the water temperature and pressure. Grind and
tamp the beans and the machine will do the rest. They are more
expensive than a manual machine, but much more affordable than a
fully automatic model. These machines are a good first
cappuccino maker.
Automatic Machines Automatic machines do the whole job for you.
All you need to do is add the water and the beans. With the
touch of one button, you will have a great cup of your favourite
java drink.
Super Automatic Machines Super automatics do everything from
grinding and tamping the beans to the finished product. They pre
infuse the beans with water for more flavour than other
machines. The entire process is faster than regular automatics.
These machines are often found in restaurants and coffee bars.
Great Espresso Maker Features The features vary from machine to
machine. When comparing two models, look at the features
included with each to determine which will suit your needs
better.
Bean Grinder More expensive machines often have a built in
grinder. The beans are ground for each individual cup. This
results in more flavour from the oils inside the beans. The
drink will
taste fresh with this feature.
Milk Frother For cappuccino or latte drinks, you will need a
frother. This can either be a frothing wand or a separate milk
container. More expensive models have a container.
Pod Compatible Pods are small packets that consist of a filter
material on the outside and ground beans on the inside. The pods
are pre measured for one cup. Just put the pod in the machine
and brew your coffee. Most people either love the pods for the
convenience or hate them and lament the bitter taste.
Water Filter Some of the more expensive machines have a built in
water filter to remove chlorine or other chemicals from the
water prior to brewing. These are mostly carbon filters. If your
water is heavily chlorinated, you will notice the difference
with a built in filter.
Cup Warmer A cup warmer keeps the cup warm before brewing. This
results in a hotter drink. This feature is usually located on
the top of the machine.
Hot Water Dispenser Some machines have a separate valve for
dispensing hot water. This feature is great for making tea or
hot chocolate. Most machines used in commercial establishments
have this feature.
Some Other Things to Consider
o Steel or brass machines are best. Some people detect an
aftertaste with aluminium machines. o Look at the pump pressure
on home coffee makers. More powerful pumps work will with finer
grounds. You should have a minimum of 14 bars or more for pump
pressure. o Look for a removable water tank. This is easier for
cleaning or emptying and will prevent stagnant water from
collecting at the bottom of the tank.
About the author:
Clinton Maxwell is a contributing author for http://www.coffee-espresso-maker-tips.com/espresso-maker.html
a free website with resources and infos on coffee machines
and espresso makers.
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