Best Espresso Machines
are Pump driven Machines
The best espresso machines should have the following features:
- The machines should have durable components. The housing should be metal or sturdy plastic.
- Brass filter holders (portafilters) stay hot better than aluminum portafilters.
- Higher priced machines have built in burr grinders. These grinders should be able to grind
beans quickly from coarse to fine.
- Pump driven machines are better than machines that use steam. Machines that use the pump
system can better maintain the temperature and better generate the high pressure needed for
brewing.
Krups XP4050
This is a programmable pump machine that can make quality espresso, cappuccino and latte. The
heating element provides the right temperature and pressure for perfect espresso. The housing
is stainless steel. Price is about $400.
Capresso Pro
This is a pump espresso model with a stainless steel housing. It has a portafilter and a
milk container that attaches to the machine. It produces unlimited frothed milk. Price is
about $250.
Delonghi Magnifica Automatic
The built in burr grinder allows fineness settings for espresso or coffee. Just push a button
and the machine grinds the beans for fresh espresso or coffee. A special chamber mixes steam
and milk to make a creamy froth for cappuccino or latte. Price is about $700-900.
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