How Espresso Coffee Makers Work And How Much They Cost!

J D Dean

Have you ever considered how espresso coffee makers work? The espresso machine has quickly become a home fashion accessory in a sense but there's more to just going out and buying a machine just because it's in vogue. I'll confess, I have some friends who have an espresso coffee maker adourning their kitchen bench but would you believe, have hardly used them...coffee sacrilege!

Buying a combination espresso coffee maker depends on a number of factors including the type of machine that will suit your lifestyle and drinking habits. They come in manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic models and vary a great deal in price.

How A Manual Espresso Coffee Makers Work

More user control is required with a manual espresso coffee maker and if you like the idea of producing a cup of brew from start to finish with your own bare hands then these machines are for you. The beauty of these machines is you decide how weak or strong you want your coffee to be. They are particularly suited to people who like one or two cups a day. Essentially, they are lever-operated and water is forced through a ground-filled portafilter. The end result is a great tasting cup of the black stuff. They vary in price with the more expensive models up to and over $1000.

How A Semi-Automatic Espresso Coffee Makers Work

The semi-automatic models give you the best of both worlds combining both user control and automatic features. They vary quite a bit in price ranging from under $100 to well over $1000. Most models require the user to start and finish however, some more advanced machines allow the operator to program the quantity of espresso required. They are suited to heavier drinkers and for those people who tend to entertain a little although the super automatic machines are better suited to the latter option.

How A Fully Or Super Automatic Espresso Coffee Makers Work

These are the "rolls royce" versions of espresso coffee makers. Be prepared to part with a good deal of the "green stuff" to purchase one but they are worth every cent, particularly if you are the type of person who needs coffee "drip fed" on a regular basis. Prices can start from as low as $300-$400 however, the top machines can set you back anywhere from $3000-$4000.

It's hard to mess up a cup of coffee with the super automatic; it grinds the beans, tamps the grounds, spews out a shot of espresso and even separates the unwanted waste. What more could you ask for. But it doesn't stop there as the features are numerous including digital display, automatic steaming and frothing, programmable buttons allowing you to determine strength, volume, small, medium or large cup and temperature. A coffee lovers dream!

An espresso coffee maker will certainly add a touch of style to your kitchen bench or home but before you decide to buy, decide the type and size of machine that is going to suit your needs.

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