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Buying an Automatic Espresso Machine

 If you’re like me, you’re a coffee freak.  You enjoy a good cup of coffee, and the prospect of a nice, hot, strong espresso makes your mouth water.  If that’s the case, then read one: I’m going to tell you about the benefits and the process of buying an automatic espresso machine.

The most obvious reason to get an automatic espresso machine is the "automatic" part.  Espresso is all well and good on its own, but sometimes it’s a bit of a hassle to have to brew your own cup.  Automatic machines remove this hassle.  Simply pour the beans into the hopper, hit a switch or two, and wait for a fresh, tasty cup of coffee to be presented to you.  The lack of required manual labor may only seem like a minor feature, but if you’ve ever needed a strong cup of coffee after a long night, this feature is pretty attractive.

When you’re getting ready to buy an espresso machine, you should first check out the various reviews.  Espresso machines, for all their benefits, are not usually cheap -- thus it makes sense to do some due diligence before you buy.  There are a variety of consumer sites out there that carry reviews of such home appliances -- take a look at a few of them before you put down your hard-earned cash for a new machine.

Lastly, see if you can try the machine before you buy it.  Find a friend who has the machine that you’re looking at, or chat up a salesperson.  If you can actually try the produce of the machine before you pay for it, you’ll be able to make a much more informed decision than if you simply walk into the purchase "blind."  This isn’t always possible, but if you get to "try before you buy", you can be a lot more confident about the quality of your purchase.
By: Mr. U
Published: 10/01/08


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2 Posted Comments:

@ 6:02 am 10/24/08 by Aiden of the Tower
Guess a price range for an automatic espresso maker should be added to this article. Skip the work, have it at home and pay what at least $600, but for a good one nearing $1500-2000. Willing to do some of the work? You can get a good espresso maker that will require you grind the beans or buy ground coffee, pack your own filter cup, pour your own water, and then turn it on for $35-50 (I love my machine and we paid $39.99 plus tax for it, I worked as a Starbucks barista for some time and know that automatic can be very nice but to me definitely isn't worth the price!). Willing to wait for a great brew, pick up a stove top espresso maker for $6-10 (we have one of these as well and I love the thick and rich coffee it brews, but it can take up to 20 minutes and is only good for espresso), as long as espresso is all you want and you don't need a steam wand to steam milk for lattes. Another good option is a French press. While this isn't technically espresso, it is a very similar taste and very rich. They can be purchased for $8-30, usually depending on size. You add your ground coffee, pour very hot water (best to heat it in a tea kettle), let it sit for four minutes, press the grounds to the bottom, and enjoy a rich and delicious cup of coffee.
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@ 12:05 pm 10/24/08 by Topper
Aren't we supposed to proof read our articles? This one has several errors.
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