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How to Pick and Buy Espresso Machines: Getting it right

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Why to Buy Espresso Machines

It's always nice to show up at a Starbucks and have a nice [insert drink of choice here] handed right to you.

But once I bought my own espresso machine and switched to only making my own coffee, I've enjoyed my mornings drinks SO much more and have never gone back since.

I love that I can make my espresso/drink any way I would like. I also like that I can have it WHENEVER I like.

I also like that I've saved myself money despite how much good quality espresso machines cost. My espresso machine paid for itself (considering Starbucks prices) within a month (yes, it's an addiction).

The biggest advice I can give is to do your homework well. Luckily, there are tons of resources on the web to help you do that. For all of that info, look below.

The Best Espresso Machines to Buy
Best Espresso Machine Advice
Good Coffee Blog
Buy Stove Top Espresso Machines
Instructional Video
Espresso Knowledge
Heavenly...
What Other People Are Looking For
Espresso Argument
Starbucks' Future
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The Best Espresso Machines to Buy

Here are some of the best espresso machines to buy.

Check out the reviews and ratings to see how your needs match up to the espresso machine you are thinking about buying.

Espresso machines make your espresso very quickly and without much work. They are a bit more technical to work out but still aren't very complicated once you get them figured out.

The good news, the first great shot with taste like your second, your third, your fiftieth, and forever!

Best Espresso Machine Advice

I've scoured the internet, looking for the best advice on espresso machines.

They're quite expensive and you really want to be sure that you're spending money on the one that is going to be perfect for your needs.

Espresso Machine Reviews: This is a great website to do your research on the where and how to buy espresso machines. There are lots of reviews so make sure to check those out.
How to Buy an Espresso Machine: This is a really good article that gives good tips for how to buy espresso machines. Make sure you check out the other articles on related coffee topics.
Top Espresso Machines: This article gives the top eight espresso machines to buy (according to them)...all of them ranging from the $100-$500.
Top 50 Espresso Websites: This website ranks the quality of other websites about espresso. You can pretty much find anything you need to research how to buy espresso machines.

Good Coffee Blog

This blog will not only give you tips for how to buy espresso machines that will last you a long time, but it also has a lot of great information about coffee in general.

I really like trying the recipes in this blog...you should try them too!

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Buy Stove Top Espresso Machines

Stove top espresso machines are the "authentic" way to make espresso.

I personally am I big fan of the taste of the espresso that you get from stove top espresso machines.

It's a tiny bit more waiting time than the espresso machines and you also need to be more aware of how much espresso you put in there. Your espressos will taste a bit different from one to the next but your technique can certainly perfected if you prefer a specific taste.

They're easy to clean though and maintain and are generally much more inexpensive.

Instructional Video

To be honest, I get a lot of my espresso making/coffee drink tips from YouTube because it's so easy to learn when you get to see how it's done by professionals!

I really like this video on Cappuccinos since they are a staple of lots of coffee drinkers. The tips you'll learn here can be applied to many other drinks as well.

There are many instructional videos that are similar to this (thanks to expertvillage) that are short and teach you good coffee making tips.

Espresso Knowledge

Fun books that will educate you about espresso and other coffee related things...

These are really fun to read and make great coffee table books (coincidence? I think not...)

Heavenly...

What Other People Are Looking For

Twitter is a great place to meet like-minded people who are interested in the same things as you.

It's take 2 seconds to sign up and 2 more to find someone who knows a whole lot about the best espresso machines!

Beulavr23 Feb 14, 2012 @ 8:28 am

http://t.co/YrUJjV0s DeLonghi BCO120T Combination Coffee/Espresso Machine Delonghi
genieegbernstei Feb 14, 2012 @ 8:25 am

Krups XP9000... http://t.co/G3nA79Ci
chrisjonesfoto Feb 14, 2012 @ 8:20 am

I should probably invest in an espresso machine. Quadruple shot, sir! (@ Starbucks) http://t.co/TWKG4v5j
Willielz37 Feb 14, 2012 @ 8:14 am

http://t.co/MbpDWnkE Nespresso D120 Citiz Single Serve Espresso Machine/Frother White Outfit Aeropress
sunatthaneesuks Feb 14, 2012 @ 8:13 am

Breville BES900XL Semi Automatic Espresso Machine: Breville BES900XL Semi Automatic Espresso Machine Review ... http://t.co/pS5lrktX

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Espresso Argument

When it comes to how to buy espresso machines, it's important to know what exactly you want to get.

There are two main options:

1) stove top espresso

2) espresso machine (Starbuck's style)

What have you heard about which one is better?

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