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 

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!

DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Maker

Amazon Price: $90.95 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Lello 1375 Ariete Cafe Prestige Coffee Maker

Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Krups Allegro Espresso Makers

Amazon Price: (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Best Espresso Machine Advice 

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

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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.

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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.

Typhoon Metro Black 9-Cup Espresso Maker

Amazon Price: (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Bialetti Musa 10-Cup Stovetop Percolator

Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Copper Tone Aluminum Stovetop Espresso Maker

Amazon Price: (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

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.
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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...)

Espresso Tales

Amazon Price: $10.08 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Espresso Shot (Coffeehouse Mysteries, No. 7)

Amazon Price: $9.60 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Cappuccino/Espresso: The Book of Beverages (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks)

Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

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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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Starbucks' Future 

New privately owned coffee shops are springing out all over the place...

Should Starbucks be worried?

Will Starbucks go out of business soon due to the increase in smaller coffee shops?

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No way, it's too popular

Yes, people want something more personal.

 

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by Alex_D

Hello All! I'm Alex and I'm a proud owner of my very own classy espresso machine (ok, 2 espresso machines). Here's how I decided which ones to buy. (more)

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