La Marzocco Espresso Machines – Commercial / Professional
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How do Espresso Machines function
Espresso machines are devices specifically designed to brew espresso coffee drinks. The type, size, brand and feature list are determining factors in the price of an espresso machine. Espresso machines can be classified into five groupings.
Manual Espresso Machines
From start to finish, manual espresso machines require complete user interaction. The manual lever action on a manual machine facilitates water through coffee grinds resulting in a cup of espresso coffee. Initially, coffee grinds are compressed into the portafilter with a tamper then the portafilter is attached to the espresso machine to begin the manual lever action. Automatic and semi-automatic espresso machines feature a pump to help the brewing process, this is not the case with a manual machine. So the espresso brewing process demands some learning and training for the operator to achieve a correct cup of espresso.
Manual espresso machines appeal to those buyers who want a more authentic espresso experience. Manual espresso machines can also suit student baristas. As a training tool, trainee trainee baristas get the chance to experience all facets of the espresso brewing process while developing a fuller appreciation of the espresso coffee tradition.
Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines
Many manufactures produce semi-automatic espresso machines. These machines feature automatic controls to begin and stop the espresso making process and a pump to assist the brewing stage. You must manually add coffee to the machines, tamp the coffee grinds in the portafilter and clean the machines after each us. Semi-automatic espresso machines do not contain a coffee grinder.
Automatic Espresso Machines
Automatic espresso machines are simple to operate and automate those steps performed manually in semi-automatic machines. These types of machines also feature a pump.
Many coffee bars and cafes use these mostly hands-off models to make espresso coffee drinks. The high demand requirements of a cafe or restaurant business means that this type of espresso machine fits that requirement with the automatic features designed into the machines.
To use an automatic espresso machine, the barista grinds the coffee, inserts it into the portafilter, pushes a button and waits for the coffee cup to fill. Automatic machines have settings for one or more cups with outlets for both regular and decaffeinated espresso strength. The machine then delivers an espresso coffee in a few seconds. A knob or preset button controls the milk steamer. This gives the barista choices over the final espresso quality. Automatic espresso machines produce espresso coffee in a fast and easy manner and are most suited to the professional cafe or restaurant context.
Steam Driven Espresso Machines
Steam type espresso machines produce coffee by the use of high pressure steam and boiled water. This design is a older type of process for making espresso drinks. The models are inexpensive, brew a cup of espresso in about one minute and may or may not contain a pump to aid in sending water through the coffee grinds.
Super Automatic Espresso Machines
Super automatic espresso machines are a recent design development in the espresso machine marketplace. These machines manage the whole espresso process, namely: grinding the coffee beans; automatically filling the portofilter and tamping the coffee grounds; force water through the coffee grinds and dispensing the waste coffee. Although these machines are high ticket items, the espresso making process is fully automated right to the final step of turing itself off.
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