Pulling the perfect shot of espresso at home can be an intimidating thing, especially if you’re just starting out. But like everything else in life, practice makes perfect, and you can certainly turn into a home barista in no time! Espresso makers range from small, easy to use machines, to complicated machines that can be hard to control. As a…
Semi-automatic Espresso Machines
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…
If you’re familiar with Gaggia’s Classic espresso machine, you know it’s one of the best entry-level espresso machines out there. It has commercial style qualities, but it’s made with the home user in mind, so it’s user friendly even for a beginner. The Gaggia Classic Pro builds on the great quality of the Classic model, but comes with many improvements…
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…
Features of the Nuova Simonelli Oscar II: Click here to learn more about the Nuova Simonelli Oscar II, read the customer reviews and buy it. Features of the Breville BES920XL Dual Boiler Espresso Machine: Click here to learn more about the Breville Dual Boiler Espresso machine, read the customer reviews and buy it. What Is The Difference Between the Nuova…