How To Choose An Espresso Coffee Maker

By Mark Knowles

Many people enjoy drinking a cup of espresso before going to work for the day. Starbucks is very popular for this reason, as are some of the stores associated with gas stations. However, buying espresso on a daily basis can be expensive, and most people don't have the money to keep doing this. For this reason, if you enjoy espresso, you might want to get your own espresso coffee coffee maker and make coffee in the house.

There are two basic models for espresso coffee makers. Some are steam driven while others are pump driven. Some experts claim that pump driven espresso tastes better; however, chances are that the steam driven coffee machines will make a cup that is to your liking if you aren't a gourmet espresso drinker. The steam driven coffee machines are also cheaper. You should read reviews, talk to other espresso drinkers, and consider which coffee machine fits your budget and kitchen size best before purchasing any coffee machine.

In any case, there are several factors to consider when deciding upon an espresso coffee maker. First, think about how much space you have in your kitchen to devote to such a maker.

If, like many people, you are short on kitchen space, you'll want to get the smallest coffee maker possible. Most people's kitchens are overflowing with appliances, so that using any particular coffee maker becomes an exercise in unplugging and shuffling things on the counter.

A small espresso maker can be easily stored when need be or shoved into a corner when using the counter for something else. Other things you may wish to consider when buying an espresso maker include how easy it is to clean (coffee makers with removable parts will be far more cleaning-friendly) and whether or not it has the ability to set the coffee machine to turn on at a specific time.

Of course, the most important feature is the taste of the coffee itself. Since you can't make a sample cup in the store, your best bet is to talk to friends or family who already have an espresso maker before buying your coffee maker. - 30241

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