How to Choose Between Expresso Machines

Expresso Machines come in a variety of styles. Which kind is right for you?

You've decided that you need an expresso machine at home, but what kind? They all have the same basic mechanism: hot water is forced through coffee grounds under pressure. However, there are several different ways to accomplish this. There are 4 basic expresso machines, and each has its negative and positive features.

Pump Expresso Machines

• A powered pump is used to produce the right amount of water pressure
• Typically are higher priced

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• Are sometimes rather large, bulky and noisy (there are exceptions to this)Pump Expresso Machine
• Produces exceptional expresso
• Mineral deposits in the water can clog the pump
• Usually found in commercial applications

Steam Powered Expresso Machines

• The pressure is created from heated water
• The Expresso quality can vary from inadequate pressureSteam Powered Expresso Machines
• More compact and space saving designs
• Simple to use and requires less time

Lever/Piston Expresso Machines

• These models use a manual lever and piston to generate pressure
• Your arm may get tired after a whileLever/Piston Expresso Machines
• Minimal noise output
• The quality of the expresso may vary
• Low maintenance

Moka Pots

• Simple pots designed for the use on a stove-topMoka Pots
• Heated water in the lower half forces steam through the coffee into the top half
• Simple to operate
• Generates much less pressure than the other models
• Limited by the lack of milk foaming/frothing attachments
• Typically is the least expensive

So with all the options laid out above. Check the Featured Stores in the upper right to start
shopping for your Expresso Machine. Each one has different inventory but Cooking.com and
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Expresso is actually a misspelling of espresso. It's a very common misspelling that almost 33% of the population make.

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