Making espresso coffee is not an easy process. It requires skill, practice and a lot of experimenting. Depending on how much time and money you are willing to spend, will help you determine which espresso maker is best for you. The best espresso maker is the one that suites your needs. If you are interested in a good quality espresso you cannot go cheap.
Any espresso maker that is cheaper than $100 is not something that will satisfy your coffee taste buds. If you are saving $100 you are on the right track. Here are some important points:
Espresso makers that cost less than $100 use steam to force the water through the grounds instead of a pump. They also heat the water too much which scalds the coffee. In this case, coffee will taste same as a cup of espresso in a coffee bar, so it is not worth spending money on something like that. It would be better to save the money for the better machine.
The next step up would be the Manual espresso coffee machine. Their prices start around $500. They are the first espresso makers, and they are not easy to use. You have to use a lever to force the water through the coffee instead of having electric pump do it. It takes a lot of practice to perfect the skill. If you decide to take this rout, here are some brands that have manual espresso coffee makers and are worth checking out: Saeco, Spidem Trevi, Briel, Espressione, Gaggia, and La Pavoni.
In case you decide to go one more step up, there are Semi-automatic espresso machines. The prices for this espresso maker starts from $300 and can go as high as $1000. These machines are the most popular home espresso makers. For this espresso machine you'll need some skill that you can gain with little practice. Also you have to be willing to clean the machine. The good feature is that you still have control from the beginning to an end of the espresso making process. If you decide to buy this espresso maker, here are some brands to look at: Capresso, Briel, DeLonghi, FrancisFrancis.
If you don't care about learning the process of making the espresso and if money is not an object, you should go with the Automatic or Super Automatic Espresso machine. This machine will produce superior espresso for you with no skill. All you have to do is add some pre-ground coffee beans or whole coffee beans (for the super automatic) and push the button, and your espresso is ready. The prices range from $600 to $4000. Here are some brands you should check out: Capresso, Gaggia, Saeco, Espressione.
The choice is yours. Enjoy!
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