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We've chosen to list this as the first factor because of its importance. If you have never used an espresso machine before then going straight for a manually operated or prosumer style machine may result in a very unsatisfactory experience. The amount of control these machines offer, and their heavy reliance on the user's technique and ability can make them frustrating to use and make learning espresso extraction harder than it needs to be. Alternatively if you've
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==Convenience vs. Shot Quality==
 
==Convenience vs. Shot Quality==
 
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==Frequency of Use==

Revision as of 14:55, 8 February 2017

Making your first espresso machine purchase can be a daunting task. A simple internet search for information regarding these machines yields an overwhelming amount of information. This article strives to condense this information into a more organized and manageable guide to machine purchasing. Being able to prioritize the factors that are important to you and understanding why they are important will help in choosing a machine that makes you happy and meets your needs.

Factors For Selection

As a starting point it is a good idea to establish why you are purchasing an espresso machine. Establishing expectations and understanding your needs before you make a purchase will ensure that you are getting a machine that can live up to those expectations. If you are new to the espresso home brewing experience then it can be hard to know what to expect. In this section we will explore the most common factors that go into the purchase of an espresso machine and why they are important.

User Experience

We've chosen to list this as the first factor because of its importance. If you have never used an espresso machine before then going straight for a manually operated or prosumer style machine may result in a very unsatisfactory experience. The amount of control these machines offer, and their heavy reliance on the user's technique and ability can make them frustrating to use and make learning espresso extraction harder than it needs to be. Alternatively if you've

Convenience vs. Shot Quality

Frequency of Use

Maintenance Needs

Materials

Operating Space

Plumbing

Programmability

Sound Level

Power Considerations

Machine Features

Brew Features

Pump Type

Pressure Control

Brewing Style

Temperature Control

Boiler Style

Steam Features

Wand Style

Pressure/Temp Control

Boiler Style

Steam Tips

Automatic Frothing

Types of Machines

Manual

Semi-Automatic

Super-Automatic

Prosumer