Home Espresso Machines: Buying Guide & Recommendations

Home espresso machines are the new trendy appliance that most families are looking to purchase. The days of having to go to a coffee shop to drink your favorite brew are over. It’s now possible to purchase your own home espresso machine and make your own espresso, cappuccino or latte. The makers of these machines have improved by leaps and bounds over the years although the Italians seem to dominate the market. After all, Italy is the home to the Cappuccino. It is, therefore, to be expected that the makers of these machines should predominately come from Italy.

There are several different types of espresso machines on the market--manual, semi-automatic, automatic, and super automatic. Generally, one looks for manual, semi automatic or automatic machines for home purpose. Choosing a home espresso machine is easy if it includes the following features:

• Easy to Clean: The task of opening and cleaning any machine is cumbersome. Thereby, try to find a machine that has removable parts and is easy to clean.
• Type of Metal: Ensure that the material used for the boiler is of a good make and won't rust, such as stainless steel.
• Capacity: Try to buy a machine that can make coffee for 6 people at the same time. You don't want to make coffee twice if you receive a few guests at home.
• Brand: Buy a good name brand machine. Buying a known brand will ensure that the company has some past experience in the industry and knows its job.
• Price: Although quality demands money, you still don't want to spend a fortune to enjoy a cup of brewed coffee at your home. Although, you can expect to buy a machine at an average cost of $500, it is best that you set a budget for yourself. Also, check whether the price is worth the features the machine is offering.

Below are the top 3 recommendations you can look for when shopping for a home espresso machine.

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It can make 4-8 cups of coffee and has a self priming feature that makes espresso from different types of coffee beans. One of the really good features is the stainless steel boiler on this machine so you won’t be subjected to rust or deterioration. The cups can stand to warm on the special surface in front of the outlet under the removable drip tray. The shiny stainless steel outer casing makes it an attractive feature for your kitchen.

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