Sep 24 2009
Espresso Automatic
Automatic espresso machines make serving piping hot espresso and other coffee based drinks so simple that everyone will be coming back for seconds.
Using a espresso machine that is automatic is typically a matter of reading the instructions, adjusting settings to individual preferences, adding coffee beans and water, then pushing the start button.
If the automatic machine that is purchased is top quality and has been set up correctly, the only thing that could mess up the espresso would be bad coffee beans or water with too many minerals in it.
The only thing an automatic espresso machine is missing is the atmosphere that comes from watching a skilled barista pull a good shot of espresso, however, the savings in money and the convenience of having it at home make it worthwhile.
Typically, automatic espresso machines can produce an espresso in about 25 seconds. This is slightly longer than it takes a skilled barista but it also includes the time it takes to grind the beans.
Features
Fully automatic espresso makers contain more features than semi-automatic machines because they are able to do every step in the process, short of putting coffee beans in the hopper.
Most all automatic espresso makers grind the coffee beans, dose and tamp the filter basket, and measure and deliver the water before actually brewing the espresso.
Super automatic espresso makers include even more automated features. These machines also froth the milk and empty the grinds into a waste receptacle.
Top of the line automatic espresso machines are programmable, many with several individual settings so that each family member can set their own preferences. Preferences can include strength of brew, size of brew and whether or not to froth milk.
Going Automatic
The decision to go with a fully automatic espresso for home use is one that will pay off in the long run. Everyday stops at the local coffee shop can run from $4 to $6 depending on what is ordered. This can get expensive, $80 to $120 in a month.
An automatic espresso machine will pay for itself in a short period of time, which is a good reason for purchasing a top quality machine that is meant to last. Even if the initial cost is more than intended, in the end, it will still pay for itself.
Home users should take the time to research automatic espresso machines and understand that the simple machine they see in retail stores on the shelf are not as durable as the manufacturers whose main business is espresso machines.
These manufactures are usually only found on the Internet, they don’t put their wares in discount stores to be sold with regular coffee makers, after all a truly rich espresso is not regular coffee, it is a delectable creation to be savored.
Purchasing an automatic espresso machine is something friends and family members alike will be talking about for a long time, especially when they get that first delicious espresso without going to the coffee shop.
-Sharon V. Chapman
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