The best manual espresso machines
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Waking up and starting the routine in the morning takes a lot of will. But if we know that good coffee awaits us, as rich as that of coffee shops, but without leaving home, mornings have a different flavor.
Whether you are a foodie, an amateur barista, or simply a good coffee drinker, espresso machines are designed to obtain a coffee with all the characteristics that this type of coffee requires.
Experts have tested some of the machines and decided that the DeLonghi EC 680.BK is the favorite. Now more than recuses for not getting up, we will have a good reason.
De'Longhi EXPRESS COFFEE MAKER DELONGHI EC 680.BK THE MOST COMPACT, 1450 W, 2 Cups, 0 Decibels, Stainless Steel, Black
De'Longhi EXPRESS COFFEE MAKER DELONGHI EC 680.BK THE MOST COMPACT, 1450 W, 2 Cups, 0 Decibels, Stainless Steel, Black
247.93 EUR
Buy nowPrices with VAT without transport.
Last update on 2020-01-18 at 06:31
Why an espresso machine?
The term espresso coffee (also known as espresso, express, espresso, or single) is given by the way of preparing this type of coffee originated in Italy. It owes its name to obtaining this drink through an espresso machine. It is characterized by its quick preparation and a more concentrated flavor and texture.
If you like this type of intense and aromatic coffee, you can have it without the need to go to the nearest cafeteria or restaurant, in your own home. Espresso coffee is characterized by its intensity, its aroma, and by coffee crema, a dense foam characteristic of espresso coffee that gives it an extraordinary flavor, much sought after by lovers of good coffee.
In the market we find many machines to prepare coffee, from the typical Italian coffee machine that is placed on the stove that does not need electricity to the most advanced and sophisticated fully automated espresso machines.
Capsule espresso coffee machines are becoming more and more famous, which is still a variant of the manual coffee machine. They are cleaner when preparing an espresso coffee, but with these machines, we will not be able to make a coffee to our liking, since the capsule brings a quantity of ground coffee preset at the factory and we will not be able to play with the pressing or quantity parameters of ground coffee, only with the amount of water that we pour over the coffee.
you may read also Best coffee maker under 100
Manual espresso machine: The coffee is placed manually in the filter and water in the coffee machine tank, it is pressed and with the steam generated by the machine an espresso coffee with its coffee cream is obtained.
The good thing about this type of machine is that the user can choose the amount of coffee that he deposits in the filter, the pressing of the coffee and the amount of water, by regulating these parameters we can obtain a more intense, softer, denser, more light, with more cream, etc. It is the preferred machine for coffee puritans.
Automatic espresso machines: In this case the coffee maker has a tank for coffee beans and another for water. The coffee maker itself grinds the coffee, it is dosed by itself and can be regulated from the temperature, amount of water, fineness of grinding, etc.
Super-automatic espresso machines: In addition to what is mentioned in the automatic coffee machines, they have a milk tank and with the push of a button you can make anything from an American coffee to a cappuccino. They are fully automatic and all parameters can be regulated to obtain a coffee. For coffee sybarites, these machines are not to their liking.
A good manual espresso machine must be made of stainless steel, copper or brass, durable, and high-pressure resistant materials.
As for the water pump, there are models with a rotary pump that reaches about 4 or 5 bar pressure; most of the most modern machines with vibrating pump, reach around 19 bar of pressure, thus achieving that about 9 bar of water vapor pass through the ground coffee extracting all its aroma, the greater intensity in the flavor and the desired cream of the coffee characteristic of espresso coffees.
The temperature reached by the water in these machines moves in the range between 85 and 92 ºC, without the water boiling; so as not to ruin the coffee, since boiled coffee, lost coffee.
An accessory more and more present in the most modern machines is the vaporizer, which uses the steam produced by the machine to heat and froth milk, widely used in cappuccino coffees.
Every time in the market we find machines with more versatile filter holders that allow obtaining one or two cups of coffee simultaneously; even other models come with filters to use single-dose sachets (ESE format) that are very clean and comfortable for people who do not have time to dose the ground coffee, although it is easy to do it with the measuring-pressing spoon that they bring.
They all have a cup warmer, which is a warm tray that allows the cup to not be cold when the coffee is poured inside, to better preserve its aroma and not to ruin itself by cooling on contact with the cup.
In terms of capacities and dimensions, the water tanks range from 1.2 to 2 liters, so we will not have to constantly fill the coffee maker every time we want to have a coffee. In most it allows us to regulate the amount of water that is poured per cup of coffee. The maximum preparation capacity of these machines is usually two cups simultaneously.
Keep in mind that they are not a kitchen appliance that can be used and stored in a cupboard, since their dimensions, although not excessively large, are around 30x30x30 cm; a volume that we have to have available on the counter, shelf or table where we want to place it since they are also very attractive and will give our kitchen a particular air.
The power ranges from 750 W for the most economical machines to 1100 W for the most complete machines.
The most interesting thing is the price range from € 50 to € 180. An inexpensive coffee machine doesn't have to make bad coffee, but they have fewer functions than more expensive ones. These machines are a good option to savor a good espresso at home without having to go to a cafeteria.
The experts have left us some tips to make a delicious espresso and that we have nothing to envy from that of any cafeteria: The most suitable material for coffee cups is earthenware; and if the cup is thick even better. It is the material that best preserves the temperature of the coffee.
The shape of the cup must be concave, this allows the foam to be preserved for a longer time.
The cups should be preheated with hot water. If we are going to use the cup warmer, we must place them face up to avoid condensation.
Using freshly ground coffee is ideal, the taste and texture will always be better than with an already ground coffee. The grinding must be at its right point, not too fine but not too thick.
Every time we put coffee in the filters, we must press it well, to guarantee a correct distribution of the coffee beans.
Favorite: DeLonghi EC 680.BK
De'Longhi EXPRESS COFFEE MAKER DELONGHI EC 680.BK THE MOST COMPACT, 1450 W, 2 Cups, 0 Decibels, Stainless Steel, Black
De'Longhi EXPRESS COFFEE MAKER DELONGHI EC 680.BK THE MOST COMPACT, 1450 W, 2 Cups, 0 Decibels, Stainless Steel, Black
247.93 EUR
DeLonghi is a brand dedicated to the manufacture of household appliances but above all one of the leaders in the manufacture of espresso machines, and that is why they have developed some technological innovations for coffee machines of this type.
The "Thermoblock" system, heats the water in around 40 seconds and maintains the temperature at its point constantly, something that will allow us to be able to make a coffee at all times and, above all, not risk the ground beans being burned.
Its operation is very intuitive with three buttons, two to select coffee cups, and another that will allow you to heat the milk. The on/off button allows you to put the coffee maker in a “stand-by” mode to save energy while not in use, but it will keep the water temperature constant and always ready to use.
The “Flow Stop” function will allow us to select the number of cups and the size of the coffee automatically. We can prepare one or two cups simultaneously; even changing the size of the filters and playing a bit with creativity and we will manage to obtain a single length or a stronger coffee. It is also true that at the beginning, taking the coffee a bit may cost a little, but once we get used to it, we will already be expert baristas.
For cappuccino lovers, it includes a milk heater that mixes steam, air, and milk at the same time, generating a creamy foam ideal for this type of coffee. The maintenance of this type of accessories is important, after each use, the ideal is to clean them by introducing a glass of water and carrying out the same maneuver as if we were heating milk; failure to do so will often clog it.
It allows you to use coffee that is already ground, or even for the most sybaritic people to get hold of a mill and buy coffee beans; or single-dose sachets, if we are one of those who do not like having to clean the coffee maker after each use.
We have already learned that the key to good coffee lies in pre-heating the cups; for this the machine allows us to supply hot water and once the coffee is ready, keep it hot on the cup rack.
The height to place the cups is 8 cm, so if we like large cups we must prepare the coffee separately and then serve it.
Made of stainless steel and compact dimensions (15 cm wide), we can have it on the counter without taking up much space and perhaps matching the rest of the appliances. Due to its size, it only has a capacity for 1 liter and 15 bar of pressure, being one of the espresso machines with good pressure (although not one of the largest), but it is good for achieving a foamy and creamy coffee.
For maintenance and cleaning, it has an acoustic indicator that alerts when it is time to descale the machine. The anti-drip system together with the removable drip tray will facilitate cleaning after each use.
It may not be one of the cheapest coffee machines, but it is worth every euro we invest in it. Also, being a brand with support, finding technical service and spare parts will be very easy for us, which will save us headaches in the future.
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Waking up and starting the routine in the morning takes a lot of will. But if we know that good coffee awaits us, as rich as that of coffee shops, but without leaving home, mornings have a different flavor.
Whether you are a foodie, an amateur barista, or simply a good coffee drinker, espresso machines are designed to obtain a coffee with all the characteristics that this type of coffee requires.
Experts have tested some of the machines and decided that the DeLonghi EC 680.BK is the favorite. Now more than recuses for not getting up, we will have a good reason.
De'Longhi EXPRESS COFFEE MAKER DELONGHI EC 680.BK THE MOST COMPACT, 1450 W, 2 Cups, 0 Decibels, Stainless Steel, Black
De'Longhi EXPRESS COFFEE MAKER DELONGHI EC 680.BK THE MOST COMPACT, 1450 W, 2 Cups, 0 Decibels, Stainless Steel, Black
247.93 EUR
Buy nowPrices with VAT without transport.
Last update on 2020-01-18 at 06:31
Why an espresso machine?
The term espresso coffee (also known as espresso, express, espresso, or single) is given by the way of preparing this type of coffee originated in Italy. It owes its name to obtaining this drink through an espresso machine. It is characterized by its quick preparation and a more concentrated flavor and texture.
If you like this type of intense and aromatic coffee, you can have it without the need to go to the nearest cafeteria or restaurant, in your own home. Espresso coffee is characterized by its intensity, its aroma, and by coffee crema, a dense foam characteristic of espresso coffee that gives it an extraordinary flavor, much sought after by lovers of good coffee.
In the market we find many machines to prepare coffee, from the typical Italian coffee machine that is placed on the stove that does not need electricity to the most advanced and sophisticated fully automated espresso machines.
Capsule espresso coffee machines are becoming more and more famous, which is still a variant of the manual coffee machine. They are cleaner when preparing an espresso coffee, but with these machines, we will not be able to make a coffee to our liking, since the capsule brings a quantity of ground coffee preset at the factory and we will not be able to play with the pressing or quantity parameters of ground coffee, only with the amount of water that we pour over the coffee.
you may read also Best coffee maker under 100
Types of espresso machines
Manual espresso machine: The coffee is placed manually in the filter and water in the coffee machine tank, it is pressed and with the steam generated by the machine an espresso coffee with its coffee cream is obtained.
The good thing about this type of machine is that the user can choose the amount of coffee that he deposits in the filter, the pressing of the coffee and the amount of water, by regulating these parameters we can obtain a more intense, softer, denser, more light, with more cream, etc. It is the preferred machine for coffee puritans.
Automatic espresso machines: In this case the coffee maker has a tank for coffee beans and another for water. The coffee maker itself grinds the coffee, it is dosed by itself and can be regulated from the temperature, amount of water, fineness of grinding, etc.
Super-automatic espresso machines: In addition to what is mentioned in the automatic coffee machines, they have a milk tank and with the push of a button you can make anything from an American coffee to a cappuccino. They are fully automatic and all parameters can be regulated to obtain a coffee. For coffee sybarites, these machines are not to their liking.
To consider
A good manual espresso machine must be made of stainless steel, copper or brass, durable, and high-pressure resistant materials.
As for the water pump, there are models with a rotary pump that reaches about 4 or 5 bar pressure; most of the most modern machines with vibrating pump, reach around 19 bar of pressure, thus achieving that about 9 bar of water vapor pass through the ground coffee extracting all its aroma, the greater intensity in the flavor and the desired cream of the coffee characteristic of espresso coffees.
The temperature reached by the water in these machines moves in the range between 85 and 92 ºC, without the water boiling; so as not to ruin the coffee, since boiled coffee, lost coffee.
An accessory more and more present in the most modern machines is the vaporizer, which uses the steam produced by the machine to heat and froth milk, widely used in cappuccino coffees.
Every time in the market we find machines with more versatile filter holders that allow obtaining one or two cups of coffee simultaneously; even other models come with filters to use single-dose sachets (ESE format) that are very clean and comfortable for people who do not have time to dose the ground coffee, although it is easy to do it with the measuring-pressing spoon that they bring.
They all have a cup warmer, which is a warm tray that allows the cup to not be cold when the coffee is poured inside, to better preserve its aroma and not to ruin itself by cooling on contact with the cup.
In terms of capacities and dimensions, the water tanks range from 1.2 to 2 liters, so we will not have to constantly fill the coffee maker every time we want to have a coffee. In most it allows us to regulate the amount of water that is poured per cup of coffee. The maximum preparation capacity of these machines is usually two cups simultaneously.
Keep in mind that they are not a kitchen appliance that can be used and stored in a cupboard, since their dimensions, although not excessively large, are around 30x30x30 cm; a volume that we have to have available on the counter, shelf or table where we want to place it since they are also very attractive and will give our kitchen a particular air.
The power ranges from 750 W for the most economical machines to 1100 W for the most complete machines.
The most interesting thing is the price range from € 50 to € 180. An inexpensive coffee machine doesn't have to make bad coffee, but they have fewer functions than more expensive ones. These machines are a good option to savor a good espresso at home without having to go to a cafeteria.
recommendations
The experts have left us some tips to make a delicious espresso and that we have nothing to envy from that of any cafeteria: The most suitable material for coffee cups is earthenware; and if the cup is thick even better. It is the material that best preserves the temperature of the coffee.
The shape of the cup must be concave, this allows the foam to be preserved for a longer time.
The cups should be preheated with hot water. If we are going to use the cup warmer, we must place them face up to avoid condensation.
Using freshly ground coffee is ideal, the taste and texture will always be better than with an already ground coffee. The grinding must be at its right point, not too fine but not too thick.
Every time we put coffee in the filters, we must press it well, to guarantee a correct distribution of the coffee beans.
Favorite: DeLonghi EC 680.BK
De'Longhi EXPRESS COFFEE MAKER DELONGHI EC 680.BK THE MOST COMPACT, 1450 W, 2 Cups, 0 Decibels, Stainless Steel, Black
De'Longhi EXPRESS COFFEE MAKER DELONGHI EC 680.BK THE MOST COMPACT, 1450 W, 2 Cups, 0 Decibels, Stainless Steel, Black
247.93 EUR
DeLonghi is a brand dedicated to the manufacture of household appliances but above all one of the leaders in the manufacture of espresso machines, and that is why they have developed some technological innovations for coffee machines of this type.
The "Thermoblock" system, heats the water in around 40 seconds and maintains the temperature at its point constantly, something that will allow us to be able to make a coffee at all times and, above all, not risk the ground beans being burned.
Its operation is very intuitive with three buttons, two to select coffee cups, and another that will allow you to heat the milk. The on/off button allows you to put the coffee maker in a “stand-by” mode to save energy while not in use, but it will keep the water temperature constant and always ready to use.
The “Flow Stop” function will allow us to select the number of cups and the size of the coffee automatically. We can prepare one or two cups simultaneously; even changing the size of the filters and playing a bit with creativity and we will manage to obtain a single length or a stronger coffee. It is also true that at the beginning, taking the coffee a bit may cost a little, but once we get used to it, we will already be expert baristas.
For cappuccino lovers, it includes a milk heater that mixes steam, air, and milk at the same time, generating a creamy foam ideal for this type of coffee. The maintenance of this type of accessories is important, after each use, the ideal is to clean them by introducing a glass of water and carrying out the same maneuver as if we were heating milk; failure to do so will often clog it.
It allows you to use coffee that is already ground, or even for the most sybaritic people to get hold of a mill and buy coffee beans; or single-dose sachets, if we are one of those who do not like having to clean the coffee maker after each use.
We have already learned that the key to good coffee lies in pre-heating the cups; for this the machine allows us to supply hot water and once the coffee is ready, keep it hot on the cup rack.
The height to place the cups is 8 cm, so if we like large cups we must prepare the coffee separately and then serve it.
Made of stainless steel and compact dimensions (15 cm wide), we can have it on the counter without taking up much space and perhaps matching the rest of the appliances. Due to its size, it only has a capacity for 1 liter and 15 bar of pressure, being one of the espresso machines with good pressure (although not one of the largest), but it is good for achieving a foamy and creamy coffee.
For maintenance and cleaning, it has an acoustic indicator that alerts when it is time to descale the machine. The anti-drip system together with the removable drip tray will facilitate cleaning after each use.
It may not be one of the cheapest coffee machines, but it is worth every euro we invest in it. Also, being a brand with support, finding technical service and spare parts will be very easy for us, which will save us headaches in the future.
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