Espresso machine

Coffee is never the same without the use of an Espresso. Espresso machines are named after the popular brand of ‘Espresso’ coffee from Italy. Espresso machines produce different espresso drinks. Making fine espresso is an art, mastered over a period of time. Espresso machines are made for home and commercial use.

Commercial Espresso Machines: Commercial Espresso Machines come in various shapes, sizes and brands. One can choose from Saeco, Krups or Delonghi. Delonghi is a British appliances manufacturer. The Italian manufacturer Rancilio is reputed for its innovative marketing strategies and the best use of industrial designs. Machines designed for home use are smaller in size, but work on the same principles. Commercial Espresso machines can be broadly reviewed as the traditional pump driven machines, semi automatic machines, automatic espresso machines and super automatic espresso machines. Some espresso machines are specially designed for tourists and adventure lovers. Milk based espresso beverages use the steam wand based espresso machines.

Espresso Coffee - Machine Made Brew: The machine made espresso coffee has a distinct taste and flavor. A simple espresso machine uses the steam pressure from hot water inside a sealed vessel on the coffee. Here, the coffee is packed into a funnel-shaped metal container, with a tube extending to the bottom of the reservoir. A few ounces of water are put into the reservoir. Then the top is tightly shut. When the water is heated, steam pressure builds up inside the vessel, till the only way for it to escape is through the tube, onto the coffee. The steam pressure forces the hot water through the tube.

A good double shot of espresso takes about 25 to 30 seconds. The pump pressure can be effectively used to control the temperature of the brew. Best quality espresso machines control the temperature of the water within few degrees of the ideal temperature. Water cooler than the ideal temperature causes the brew to taste sour, however, if the water is hotter, it results in making the brew bitter.

The Automatic way of Espresso: Automatic espresso machines are quite similar to the semi-automatic variety. The only difference is the ‘flow meter’ installed. When a certain amount of water has entered the flow meter, the pump automatically switches off. These machines automatically grind the coffee beans, tamp and extract the coffee in the same way that an automatic espresso machine does. After brewing, the machine automatically disposes the spent puck into a collection container. Many automatic models feature automated milk-frothing devices also.

Delongchi, Saeco and Rancilio are the leading companies in automatic espresso machines.

The Saeco Espresso Machines: The Saeco International Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty coffee and fully automatic espresso machines. Saeco was established in 1981, in Italy. It designs, manufactures and markets coffee machines, automatic vending machines for beverages and snacks and a variety of steam-based appliances.

The secret behind Saeco’s success is the patented technology of Saeco Easy Clean System®, the user-friendly brewing units. They are easy to maintain and clean due to their unique designs. Americans love Saeco for the taste of its espresso and regular coffee and a variety of other coffee-based beverages.