Overview Of Automatic Espresso Coffee Makers

Automatic espresso coffee makers may be a little pricier compared to other coffee makers, but they generally provide exceptional coffee - and convenience They're available as semi-automatic, fully-automatic and super automatic coffee machines, each level of automation increasing the price tag accordingly.

Semi-Automatic Espresso Coffee Makers

Semi-automatic espresso coffee makers are very popular, and simple to operate. They're operated simply by putting coffee and water into the machine. And pulling the electric pump turns it on and off. The pump provides for consistently good coffee.

Semi-Automatic espresso coffee makers take care of these functions. They:

• push down coffee grounds
• brew the coffee
• fill the coffee cup
• eject all used grounds

You can buy a semi-automatic espresso coffee maker for less than a thousand dollars.

Fully Automatic Espresso Coffee Makers

Fully automatic espresso coffee makers do the work of semi-automatic machines, as well as a few extra features. They also operate by the touch of a button.

Fully automatic espresso coffee makers will automatically:

• grind your coffee
• fill the brewing chamber
• push down coffee grounds
• brew your coffee
• fill your coffee cup
• eject the used coffee grounds

There is a big price range for automatic espresso coffee makers - anything from hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Super Automatic Espresso Coffee Makers

Super automatic espresso coffee makers are the luxury version of coffee machines. As well as performing the functions of the fully automated process, the super coffee maker comes with a built-in coffee grinder and other special features. These machines are fast, easy to use and easy to maintain. Most let the user brew any type of specialty coffee, including espresso, cappuccino and lattes.

Super automatic espresso coffee makers automatically:

• grind your coffee
• fill the brewing chamber
• push down the coffee grounds
• brew your coffee
• fill the coffee cup
• eject used grounds into waste box

Users of fully automatic espresso coffee makers don't have to deal with grinding coffee beans, or hot filters. And there's no cleaning sieves! Super machines include either a steam wand or an automatic system to froth milk. Competition between companies making super automatic espresso coffee makers is fierce. Each is seeking to create the most popular, stylish, effective, and versatile machine.

Some machines now feature automatic cleaning and descaling. Another special feature is the presence of water filters that reduce mineral content and get rid of the taste of chlorine. Adjustable coffee cup spouts and the ability to manually control water volume in a cup of coffee are also features available on select machines.

Prices for super automatic espresso coffee makers run from hundreds to thousands of dollars. It's worth reading individual reviews because sometimes performence does vary, and price is not always a good indicator.

Popular Features of Automatic Espresso Coffee Makers

Features differ among brands and styles of automatic espresso coffee makers. Available features include the following.

Adjustable dosing.
In coffee, dose refers to the number of grams of coffee used in brewing a shot. Some espresso coffee makers allow users to adjust both number of grams and amount of water used.

Bean Grinder
Bean grinders are included on some units to automatically grind the necessary amount of coffee.

Brass Boiler:
Brass boilers offer greater durability and help retain warmth. Machines with brass boilers reheat faster and have less fluctuation in water temperature.

Bypass Doser
A bypass doser allows users to use a different blend of coffee than what is already in the machine grinder. Emptying the grinder isn't necessary.

Cup Warmer.
Some units feature a cup warmer. Using a pre-warmed cup maintains the heat of the coffee for a longer period of time.

Milk frothing/foaming wand.
Cappuccino and latte drinkers need machines with a milk frothing/foaming wand. These aren't available on all machines. Some of the more expensive coffee maker models feature milk reservoirs.

Pre-brewing pre-moistening.
Coffee is pre-moistened. This may provide for superior taste.

Removable Brew Group.
The brew group refers to where the brewing occurs. If these components can be removed, they're easier to clean. Machines without removable components often have automatic cleaners.

Water Filter
Some high-end espresso coffee makers have water filters built in to eliminate chlorine, minerals and contaminants that affect taste. If filters are present, they do have to be changed regularly.