Espresso

If you are anything like me, then you are probably one of the many people out there that is looking for some serious coffee to curl your toes up in the morning. This is often referred to as "coffee to put hair on your chest," and it can be found in the simple device of the Krups Moka Brew.

If you have never heard of a moka pot, it is a stovetop device that brews espresso in a few moments. This is something that many people prefer over a larger home espresso machine to save time and money, but it gets even more convenient with the Krups Moka Brew. The Krups Moka Brew is basically providing the same benefit as a moka pot, but it works electrically, so you don't have to worry about setting it up on your stove or waiting for it to boil. This will give you a thick and delicious espresso style coffee with quick heating and brewing capabilities.Read more

If you are feeling your wallet hurting from the impending prices of home espresso machines, not to fear! There are a number of budget home espresso machines on the market that will give you more bang for your buck at a lower cost, but you do need to know what to look for...

1. Saeco Nina Bar Espresso Machine: This is a compact little steal of an espresso machine at $300, and it also lets you use prepackaged espresso pods if you don't feel like freshly grinding your espresso beans. This espresso machine has a user-friendly display, and it also offers an automatic frothing feature that you can use to quickly create custom espresso beverages, like cappuccinos.Read more

Super automatic espresso machines are wonderful to have for home use, but they may seem overwhelming at first glance. These are deluxe machines created to simulate an actual barista, where they will grind, tamp, and brew a custom shot of espresso or espresso drink. Even better, users have the opportunity to touch a single button for one espresso drink creation, and most of the super automatic espresso machines are designed to be quite user-friendly!

So how do they work?

• LED Display: This is a user-friendly panel in the front of the super automatic espresso machine that will normally display the strength and cup size of coffee. Many premium super automatic espresso manufacturers allow the user to change the strength and the size of the espresso that is brewed with the touch of a button.

• Burr Grinder: Many top super automatic espresso machines will have a coffee grinder included, which will thoroughly and consistently grind all espresso bean so that they are fresh for brewing every time.

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When it comes to purchasing a home espresso machine, there are two basic choices available: semi-automatic or super automatic. The advantages and disadvantages to both offer different features to the user, depending on how you would like your espresso brewed!

Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines

The main difference in semi-automatic espresso machines is that they involve a little more effort on the part of the user. You will have to grind and tamp your own espresso into a portafilter, which may be exactly what you're looking for if you are somewhat experienced as a barista. This gives you the opportunity to tweak your grind consistency, brew time, tamping pressure, and other changes to make sure that your espresso is absolutely perfect.Read more

The name of this machine may sound like a mouthful, but I promise you that the only mouthful you will be enjoying is in sipping a rich and wonderful espresso! Many people feel daunted by the task of brewing espresso themselves at home, which is probably why you can normally find a 20 minute line at the drive-through of Starbucks any day of the week. However, an excellent choice for home espresso brewing technologies is definitely in the La Pavoni Europiccola Espresso Machine, and let me tell you why.

First of all, this machine is $749.99. If that seems a little steep, you have to take into consideration how much you are spending on your five dollar cappuccino from Starbucks every single day. It's starting to make a little more sense, isn't it? When you do the math, that is the equivalent of about five months of an average Starbucks addiction. When you purchase this machine and begin to use it for years on end, it will easily repay itself and save you even more money in the long run! A very small investment to make, if you ask me. Now let's get down to the fun stuff!Read more

I don't know about you, but I definitely am tired of waiting in the long Starbucks drive-through line, while simultaneously making myself late for work, just to get a venti white chocolate mocha to make it through the day. As sad as that is, that was pretty much a daily occurrence, until I invested in the luxurious La Pavoni Stradivari Espresso Machine. Pretty much, this means that I get to be my own expert barista at home, meaning that I am saving money on my daily Starbucks run, making it totally worthwhile to invest the $859.99. If you actually do the math, then I will soon be making money by no longer going out for a five dollar coffee every single day because I can make it expertly at home.Read more

If you are a true coffee fanatic, like myself, then I'm sure that you are looking for an advanced machine to take your coffee drinking to the next level. Am I right? The best one I can recommend to you by far is the Briel 10-Cup Multi-Pro Coffee/Espresso Machine if you want a coffee brewing device that is 2-in-1. And seriously, who doesn't want a machine that will give you twice what you bargained for? The good thing about this machine is that you are going to be able to brew fresh coffee and espresso without having to buy two separate machines, totally saving you from cluttering up your kitchen counter or maxing out your budget!

The benefits that this 2-in-1 brewing palace has are truly impressive as well since it also happens to be ESE adaptable for coffee pods, so you can either use that or ground coffee. This makes your brewing experience incredibly convenient if you want less mess to clean up. There is also an automatic self-priming pump, so that when you are making espresso, there is no startup delay. If you are a big fan of cappuccinos, then you will love the Turbo Jet Frother that you can snap on to give a professional steam flow for frothing. To keep your machine clean and looking fine, there is a patented AquaStop®™ No-Drip System, which will prevent messy dripping during your brewing and will also keep you from having to drain excess water after you are done.Read more