Fancy an authentic Italian espresso? How about a cappuccino with rich frothed milk? If you want to enjoy delicious coffee from the comfort of your own home, a high-quality espresso machine is the way to go. But with various different types of coffee maker available, which one should you choose? Read on and find out!
Simply insert a coffee capsule and away you go! Capsule espresso makers are inexpensive and easy to operate.
The most affordable espresso machine
Lever espresso machines require hands-on involvement during the preparation of coffee, giving you full control over the brewing process.
You have full control of the brewing process
Press one button and the automatic coffee machine will take care of the rest, from grinding the coffee and frothing the milk to preheating the cups.
For hassle-free coffee preparation
The French press offers extremely simple coffee preparation - simply steep the coffee in hot water before pushing the plunger to separate the grinds.
Quality coffee at a low price
Drip coffee makers offer simple preparation and lighter-flavoured coffee that releases its aroma gradually.
Perfect for those who want to savour their brew
A small container of coffee designed specifically for use with capsule coffee machines. There is a wide range of flavours available, including cappuccino, latte macchiato and even chocolate. However, the choice of capsule is often limited by the manufacturer of the capsule coffee machine. Capsules provide one of the simplest methods of preparing coffee.
Espresso is a 30 ml coffee beverage made at an even pressure of 9 bar. The recommended duration of extraction is 20 to 30 seconds. Espresso should be served in a 60-90 ml cup.
Crema is the thick coffee foam found at the top of a cup of espresso.
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