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Semi-automatic Espresso Machines

Breville Barista Express vs Pro vs Touch – Your Comprehensive Guide

Breville espresso machines have been ahead of the competition for quite some time now. Apart from having one of the best designs, Breville uses advanced technology to ensure that you end up with the most delicious brew. Its compact size and stainless steel surface are part of its appeal. It is just the right espresso machine to have in your…

Breville BES920XL vs BES980XL vs BES990 – Dual Espresso Machine Comparisons

Breville’s Dual Boiler espresso machines are the higher end of its home use espresso machines that allow you to create delicious espresso drinks quickly and easily, in a semi-automatic operation that gives you freedom to customize your drink as you like. As of 2023 – there are three dual boiler models from Breville: The Dual-Boiler BES920XL, the Oracle BES980XL and…

Calphalon Temp iQ vs. Breville: Guide and Comparison

Calphalon is an American brand that specializes in premium kitchen appliances and kitchenware. The name Calphalon is synonymous with high quality hard anodized aluminum cookware, but they also have several appliances, just as premium, and an espresso machine is one of them. Calphalon’s Temp iQ espresso machine with built-in grinder, which is model we’re reviewing here, is usually compared to…

DeLonghi Dedica vs. Gaggia Classic: Which One Should You Choose?

We’ve mentioned both the DeLonghi Dedica EC680 and Gaggia Classic as two great choices for a beginner’s first espresso maker. We know that many will disagree with us on this, these two espresso makers are not the cheapest and not the easiest to use. So on what basis did we decide to recommend them for a beginner? Perfecting a shot…