There are so many different models of espresso coffee maker on the market, from the simple single cup espresso makers to machines as sophisticated as the Elektra Espresso Machine.
It can appear really confusing to know which particular brand and model will suit your particular home or kitchen.
Let’s See a “Good” Espresso Maker!
Essentially, though, a really good espresso coffee maker for home use, and light office applications should be:
- easy to use;
- easy to clean;
- easy to purchase; and
- easy to maintain.
Crucially, though, any machine you buy should create enough pressure (or ‘bars’) to insure that the espresso or cappuccino delivers a top quality flavor.
The best espresso machines should minimally have those two basic features, and several more that we will discuss later on, because making espresso at home should be an enjoyable experience … not drudgery.
So, when it comes to selecting home an espresso coffee maker, there’s several things to consider:
- How often will you be using your espresso coffee and cappuccino machine?
- Will you keep it on your counter, or do you prefer a built in model?
- How much of the espresso making task do you prefer to control yourself?