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Breville |
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De'Longhi |
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Espresso machines can be divided into four main types: steam, piston, air, and pump driven espresso machines, and they can be either automatic or manual. Unlike stovetop espresso makers, espresso machines act as an independent unit with their own power supply and generally produce a much more authentic espresso. Here is what you should know about each type of espresso machine:
Steam Driven Espresso Machines: These machines make a strong coffee that is closest to the authentic espresso flavor without being classified as espresso - for affordable prices. With a quality that’s between filter and restaurant espresso, they are an ideal step up from instant and are best suited for students or novice espresso drinkers.
Pump-Driven Espresso Machines: Pump-driven espresso machines pump water from a boiler, passing it through grounds before reaching your cup, and they can range from small at home machines to big machines suitable for restaurant use.
Manual Espresso Machine: There are two types of manual espresso machines: Piston and direct lever espresso machines. Piston-driven espresso machines are old-school machines that require users to manually press water to make coffees. Because they are an older technology, they are better suited to the coffee enthusiast looking for something retro. Direct lever espresso machines require users to manually pump or force water through the coffee, and also require a little more coffee making knowledge and know-how.
Air Pressure-Driven Espresso Machine: These espresso machines have been designed to be compact enough to be portable and normally only make one espresso shot at a time. These are perfect machines for people who are traveling and want to make sure they have good coffee wherever they go.
Single-serve/Pod Espresso Makers: These machines make one espresso at a time by inserting a pod (or cup) with pre-measured coffee. They are small and compact, taking up very little space, and fall into the automatic espresso machine category. Because they are exceptionally easy to use and clean and offer no mess or fuss, they are a popular office and home machine.
DeLonghi: Founded in 1902 producing air conditioners and heaters, and expanded to include small domestic appliances, Delonghi are well known for their Artista espresso machines. They sells appliances in 75 countries.
Gaggia: The Gaggia company was founded in Milan after Mr. Gaggia invented the first espresso machine in 1948, and within a few years, they were exporting commercial coffee machines to the United Kingdom, the USA, and Africa. Considered coffee connoisseurs, Gaggia machines are the epitome of quality.
Breville: Breville, known for inventing the sandwich toaster, has more than 10 different espresso machines in their line-up. As a name synonymous in Australia with toasted sandwiches, they are striving to do the same with espresso.
Nespresso: Beginning in 1986, Nespresso redefined the industry by changing the way coffee was prepared in homes and trying to provide a way for customers to have access to excellent coffee that was easy to make. Today, they offer a variety of capsules to suit any taste and are one of the most popular machines.