From one of the most respected names in commercial espresso machines comes one of the best espresso machines ever introduced, the Rancillo Silvia Espresso machine. Although classified as a home espresso maker, it has many of the features found in commercial espresso machines, but at a much more affordable price. Rancilio features include a large marine brass boiler and a... Read More
Stove top espresso machines, called 'moka' coffee pot are most commonly found in Italy, Spain and Portugal. These machines produce dark coffee similar to that of a conventional espresso machine. The bottom chamber of the stove top espresso machines contain the water. The middle chamber serves as a filter basket and sits inside of the bottom chamber holding the ground... 
Most coffee experts consider brewing coffee quickly and under high pressure the best process to extract maximum flavor and aroma from your coffee. High pressure and the shortened brewing time help to prevent extraction of some of the bitter oils found in coffee and also help to release less caffeine than traditional brewing methods.
The Virtuoso™ Grinder has many commercial grade components, higher performance and sleeker style. With the Virtuoso™, it's now easier than ever to make professional quality espresso and capresso, whether at home or the office. In additional to all the great features of the Maestro Plus™, the Virtuoso™ includes commercial grade conical burrs, a 480 watt DC motor, a new... 
Matching an espresso machine to your needs is the most important decision you need to make when considering to purchase an espresso machine. If the machine does not offer the proper balance and ease of use then the experience will not be good. Choosing the proper espresso machine is like a marriage for some of us espresso junkies. Searching for your match made in Java... 
Semi-automatic espresso machines are electric pump machines that were first introduced by Gaggia in the 1940's. They succeeded the Pistol machine mainly because of their comparative ease of use. The electric pump was easily able to produce the necessary pressure without the inconsistencies inherent of the human powered pistons. This system quickly replaced the Piston Style... 
Fully automatic espresso machines extract in the same manner as the semiautomatic with the exception that they are a one touch system. This means the user will start the process by activating a touch pad switch. The machine will then continue to extract until a predetermined volume of espresso has been satisfied and then it will stop on its own. This is very helpful for... 
