Buying an Automatic Home Espresso Machine

There are three types of automatic espresso machines for the home available on the market. Here's a short list along with a short espresso maker's details:

The semi-automatic espresso machine; which is the one that we find in the largest number on the market. They're the simplest electric espresso makers.

There's the automatic espresso machine, steam and/or pump driven espresso maker for the home, that's a little more advanced than a semi-automatic espresso machine in that that it has an integrated flowmeter which allows the pump to be turned off when water stops flowing.

Then, there's the fully automatic espresso machine for home use. With such an espresso maker, all you have to do is take an eye to the water reservoir and the bean hopper and fill them when needed. Some of these fully automatic espresso machines do not require from you to pay attention to the water! Indeed, if you choose the right model, your espresso maker will do everything for you; all you'll have to do is push the button to get your espresso ready!

DeLonghi is probably the most popular espresso maker manufacturer in the world and their DeLonghi Magnifica Digital Super Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine is one of the best selling automatic espresso machines for the home.

With a power pressure of 15 bars, the pump driven DeLonghi automatic espress machine is the type of espresso maker which is part of the "super automatic" coffee makers!

What can you expect from the DeLonghi ESAM3300 Magnifica?

The 14" x 11" x 15" DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic coffee maker comes with a programmable menu; instant re-heat function; cappuccino system, 25-ounce milk container and steam-wand that will allow you to prepare milk for cappuccinos as well as steamed milk; a 60-ounces removable water reservoir; coffee-strength and cup-size options.

The plate will allow you to keep the cups warm. A built-in 7-ounce built-in coffee grinder automatically grinds the beans stored in its 7-ounce container. This excellent super automatic espresso machine for the home will even warn you when it's time to clean up!

The DeLonghi Magnifica espresso maker is also capable to prepare coffee, cappuccino, latte drinks and many more drinks. This super automatic espresso machine for the home comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

A fully or super automatic espresso machine for the home should normally come with a built-in coffee grinder. Therefore, if you plan to buy that kind of espresso maker, you won't have to think about this indispensable tool.

However, if you buy a semi-automatic or automatic espresso machine, you will have to think about buying a coffee grinder. Because an original tasteful espresso requires freshly and properly ground coffee, you're going to get the best grinder as possible.



The Capresso Infinity coffee grinder comes in black but has a white version as well. The burr grinder's reservoir is capable to hold up to 8 1/2 ounces whole bean coffee and ground coffee container holds up to 4 ounces at once!

The easy to clean up Capresso Infinity Burr Grinder includes a timer (from 5 to 60 seconds) so you don't have to stay near the machine while it's working and the coffee grinder's 16 grind settings will allow you to properly grind the coffee for the type of beverage you wish to prepare: espresso, Turkish coffee, etc.

In addition, it comes in a really nice design and buyers are granted a one-year limited warranty.

The Cuisinart EM-100 1000-Watt 15-Bar Espresso Maker is a pump driven home semi-automatic espresso machine also listed in Amazon's best sellers list. The espresso maker comes with 15 bars of pressure and is capable to prepare 1 to 2 cups espresso from ground coffee beans or pods.

The 8 1/5" by 11" by 12 5/9" semi-automatic espresso machine includes a 53-ounce removable reservoir, a filter holder as well as allows you to warm cups on it's heated plate. The steam wand will allow you to prepare hot and creamy milk.

However, the Cuisinart EM-100 1000-Watt 15-Bar Espresso Maker doesn't include an integrated coffee grinder. The Cuisinart espresso machine comes in a stylish stainless steel design and with a 3-year limited warranty.

Besides the level of automatism of which the automatic espresso machine for the home that you plan to buy is endowed and the potential built-in coffee grinder, you will also have to consider some additional points.

The first point to pay attention to is the design of your espresso maker. Make sure it fits your personal tastes and needs as it will become a permanent element of your kitchen and you will want it to have a nice look and match the decor.

The second point to look at is your new automatic espresso machine clean up process: naturally, the machine you're about to purchase should be easy to clean up.

A third point to take into consideration is, of course, the amount of money you're ready to invest into your espresso maker for the home. Because you wish to buy an espresso maker that prepares tasteful coffee and that lasts for several years, you're going to have to spend more money. So make sure your new automatic espresso machine fits with your budget.

In Summary...

There's a very large range of semi-automatic, automatic and super automatic espresso makers to choose from and, when browsing stores to find the automatic espresso machine that will meet your needs, keep in mind that, although they're capable to prepare high quality beverages as well as they largely surpass the quality of coffees delivered by Starbucks and coffee shops alike, automatic coffees makers can't reach the quality of an Italian coffee prepared in an espresso pot on the stove.