What Is The UK’s Best Espresso Machine?
In this guide we’ll look at the best espresso machines.
We’ve compared design, speed of coffee making, ease of use and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
Espresso Machine Reviews
Espresso Machine Buyer’s Guide
If you fancy being a home barista, you’re not alone. But, finding the perfect espresso machine can be difficult, here are a few tips on what to look for.
Design
Big, bulky, and shiny don’t mean efficient and classy. Look for a streamlined design that put ease of use above looking fancy.
Additional Features
This can include overhead cup storage and heating, built-in steam-frothers, height adjustable spouts, bean to cup processing, and built-in cleaning functions.
Speed of coffee making
You want to drink your coffee while it’s hot, machines that deliver quickly are preferred for this reason.
Ease of cleaning
Look for machines that come apart easily, have warnings for drip-trays, dregs catchers, or any filters or bean hoppers.
Ease of use
Straightforward usage is preferred. Basic selection of cup size, coffee strength, coffee styles are to be expected.
FAQs
How does an espresso machine work?
Espresso differs from filter, or stove-top coffee makers, in that it forces extremely hot water through the coffee grounds under high pressures, to deliver a highly concentrated coffee extract.
How to clean your espresso machine?
Each machine will come with detailed instructions, these should be followed. You will most like select a self-cleaning program from the available features. This cleaning process should only take a few minutes at most.
How to use your espresso machine?
Unless you fancy being a pilot who pushes a lot of buttons, then using an espresso machine should be straight forward; turn it on, check water and bean levels, then select the desired coffee, add frothed milk if you like, and go. If it’s more than this, consider another machine.