How to choose the right espresso machine?

Recently, my friend asks me how to choose the right espresso machine. This question makes me feel that I need to dig into it to make the right answer. There are 4 types of coffee makers that can make the espresso. The first one is the Moka pot. The second one is the manual espresso machine. The third one is the semi-automatic espresso machine. The last one is the super-automatic espresso machine.For the Moka pot, it can only make up to 3 bars of pressure which are not enough to make the best of the ground coffee. But it is enough to drive the crema out from the coffee beans. If you don't have enough budget, this one will be best for you.For the manual espresso machine, if you don't want to experiment with the coffee and the technique, just stay away from this machine. It will be hard to use. However, if you are an experienced barista, this one will be good for you. However, you still need to get used to the pressure and how to use it.For a user wants to get the most of the coffee but wants to experiment to some degree, you can try the semi-automatic machine. It is not hard to use. Here is a list of the best semi-automatic coffee machine under 500 for you to choose from. If you have less budget, this best semi-automatic coffee machine under 200 guide will also be good for you.If you are lazy and just want a cup of espresso in the morning easily, the super-automatic machine will be the only choice for you. However, its price is high. So you may need to consider the cheap ones if you don't have high budgets.Besides, you will also need to use a good grinder for your ground coffee. For Moke pot, it could be not too fine. For the espresso machine, you will need to tune the fineness to fit your taste. The flavour will be changed once the grinding changes. For example, if you want a light taste, you will need to grind a little coarse, if you want a dark taste, you will need to grind a little fine. It all depends on your choice.Another point that you may miss it that you can also choose the Nespresso machine. It is simple and very easy to use. But according to my experience, you will need to find a machine with 19 bars pressure to extract all from the ground coffee capsule. The best thing about the capsule is that you don't need to think about the grinder. However, the capsules are expensive.If you choose the regular machine, just to remember to grind right before you brew. The ground coffee beans will lose its aroma and freshness in just few hours. That's why the super-automatic espresso machine will only grind right before the brewing process. And that's also the reason why you need to store the beans in the container.That's all, if you have any questions, you can kindly drop me a mail.

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