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Espresso Coffee Maker Models

September 3rd, 2008

For many people, a steaming cup of espresso is the one and only thing that can effectively help them get their morning off to a good start and give them that burst of energy they need to get out the door and on the way to the office. For some, the lure of picking up their cup of java at their favorite coffee shop is enough to get them moving, but others need an espresso coffee maker in their own kitchen to get their fix.

Many of us are currently feeling the pinch and attempting to tighten the belts with cheap recipes, for some of us a proper cup of coffee is essential. If you have decided that it is time to bring espresso equipment into your home so that you can start making your own and have it any time that you get a hankering for it, then you will need to get familiar with the types of home espresso machines that are on the market these days. With the popularity of all kinds of coffee drinks, including espresso and cappuccino, it should not be surprising to learn that there is a huge assortment of espresso coffee makers to choose from.

The first thing that most people are surprised to learn when they start looking for an espresso coffee maker for their home is that there are actually eight different types of espresso makers. While not all eight types are readily available in the United States, it is good to be aware of the various types of Italian espresso machinery and the role these machines play in espresso making.

The stovetop espresso maker could be considered to be the original espresso machine. If you travel to Italy, Portugal or Spain, you will most likely find one of these stovetop models in just about every home that you might visit. These stovetop machines have three distinct chambers, each with a different purpose.

The top chamber holds the freshly ground coffee, the middle chamber functions as a filter, and the lower chamber is where the water is heated. As the water heats up in the stovetop espresso machine, the steam is forced to go up a tube to the top chamber and the steam then permeates the grounds, which in turn produces the espresso.

The steam espresso maker is similar to the stovetop model, in that most of these types are also heated up on the stovetop, but the internal workings are somewhat different. Another type of espresso coffee machines is the piston-drive model that is operated by the steam. This type of espresso equipment tends to be much more expensive and therefore, not as widely used. However, it was the piston-drive Italian espresso maker that was responsible for the introduction of cream in the espresso, which has become a standard for many people.

When it comes to an electric espresso coffee maker, there are five different types that you can choose from. There is the fully manual style, the semi-automatic style, the automatic style, the super-automatic style, and the fully automatic style. More and more people are opting for the fully automatic version because it has a water line running to it and with the push of just one button you can quickly and easily be enjoying your morning espresso in no time.

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