ESPRESSO MACHINES

A good espresso machine extracts espresso with a standard pressure of 9 bars. It takes 25 seconds to brew a shot.

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If your passion is for straight espresso or capuccino most days of the week, you can invest in a professional quality machine and grinder.

However, if you only enjoy an occasional caffé, you may go for less costly machines. Stove-top makers and relatively inexpensive cappuccino machines (which operate using tank pressure rather than a pump or piston) will make a strong coffee but these machines do not produce enough pressure to brew true espresso, and have limited milk-steaming capabilities.


Click here to read about The Manual Espresso Brewer, The Semi-Automatic Espresso Brewer, The Automatic Espresso Brewer and The Fully Automatic Espresso Brewer

Espresso Equipment Maintenance

As with all coffee, clean brewing equipment is essential for espresso. The filter, porta-filter, spray head and gasket within the group will accumulate coffee grounds and coffee oils if not cleaned properly and often. Water flow and coffee extraction may be impeded, affecting not only the coffee flavor but potentially overloading the pump with back-pressure. Follow the manufacturer's recommended daily and weekly cleaning procedures for both the espresso machine and the whole bean coffee grinder.

Proper installation, maintenance and repair of espresso equipment, and employee training are necessary to brewing good espresso. Choose a supplier who will provide no less than these essential services.

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