Is the semi-automatic espresso machine better or fully automatic? What's a good brand of Italian coffee maker?

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Many people like coffee, and there are more and more chain or small coffee shops. In addition to buying canned coffee or patronizing coffee shops, some "coffee fans" also make their own coffee at home. In addition to coffee beans and other ingredients, a good coffee maker can help you make coffee that is better and more suitable for you than a coffee shop. However, for newcomers who want to buy coffee machines, they have a wide range of types and brands, so there is no way to start. BBE also often receives inquiries about the selection and purchase of coffee machines, so I am prepared to explain this article for you.

Italian coffee machine vs American coffee machine

Coffee machines can be divided into two types: Italian and American. Espresso is made by pressing hot water to about 15 atmospheres and then brewing through the coffee powder. Coffee extracted by high-pressure hot water is generally rich in flavor, and the oil of coffee beans can be emulsified into Crema. As for American coffee, it is brewed according to the principle of drip-filter coffee, which is usually divided into two layers, with ground coffee powder in the upper layer and coffee collected in the lower layer. American coffee is suitable for lighter taste. The structure of the American coffee machine is simple, but the changes and applications in Hong Kong are less, so the coffee machine on the market is mainly Italian.

Automatic coffee machine VS semi-automatic coffee machine vs capsule coffee machine

There are three main types of espresso machines on the market. They are automatic coffee machine, semi-automatic coffee machine and capsule coffee machine. Manual coffee machines are less used by busy Hong Kong people because of the more manual production steps.

Fully automatic coffee machine

As the name implies, the automatic coffee machine entrusts the complicated steps of making coffee to the machine, which is the most convenient choice. All you have to do is put the coffee beans in the dregs, then add water and press the button, and the microcomputer of the coffee machine will control and automatically perform the tasks of grinding, weight, powder, filling and foaming. The automatic coffee machine makes a cup of coffee at a speed of about 1-2 minutes. The advantage of the fully automatic coffee machine is that users only need to choose the coffee beans they like, and then they can easily prepare professional coffee. The most professional automatic coffee machine is equipped with a variety of options. Users can adjust different coffee concentration, portion, temperature and milk ratio according to their preferences, from Eespresso to Latte and Cappuccino. The only drawback, of course, is that the price will be higher.

Semi-automatic coffee machine

Compared with the fully automatic coffee machine, the semi-automatic coffee machine has more room for personal play. The user needs to prepare a machine for grinding coffee beans, grind it into powder, pour it into a semi-automatic coffee machine and fill it with pressure. after locking the filter handle, extract coffee as needed. Its advantage is that it can all be adjusted according to the preferences of the users. The disadvantage is that users need a certain level of technology and coffee knowledge to brew the right coffee, and because each is different, even professionals, when buying a new semi-automatic coffee machine, it also takes time to understand how to adjust and constantly try and fail to brew satisfactory coffee, and after being familiar with the operation of the coffee machine, you can make a cup in a few minutes.

Capsule coffee machine

Capsule coffee machine is a new type of coffee machine which has only appeared in recent years. Its most important feature is that it does not need to grind beans or brew coffee powder, and users can make coffee as long as the special coffee capsule is put into the machine. As the coffee capsule is vacuum packed, it can be stored for a long time after being bought, and the capsule coffee machine only needs to add water and coffee capsules to make it, which is convenient and fast to operate and can be made in less than 1 minute. The disadvantage is that its taste, temperature and even the content are limited, and the cost per cup is about 7 yuan. Users who like to taste coffee made from different coffee beans should choose a fully automatic or semi-automatic coffee machine.

Should I choose a built-in coffee maker?

Many European brands have launched built-in coffee machines, which are fully automatic coffee machines. Although the price of the built-in coffee machine is relatively high, it also has a variety of functions, and the embedded design can be perfectly integrated into the kitchen cabinet, making the kitchen more concise and beautiful. If you can buy or already own other embedded appliances and have a "coffee control", a high-quality built-in coffee maker is absolutely indispensable.

Recommended brand model of coffee machine

BOSCH Bosch CTL636ES1

German engineering and electronics brand Bosch is a huge company, and its home appliances have always been synonymous with quality. Its CTL636ES1 built-in coffee maker can make two cups of coffee at the same time, and can set up to 8 different coffee concentrations, portions, temperature and milk ratio. Equipped with an exclusive rapid heating system, the first drink can be served in a very short time, while precise temperature control technology ensures the brewing quality of the coffee. Users can brew professional coffee quickly and easily.

Delonghi ESAM6700

The Italian brand Delonghi, which has a history of a century, is a brand that focuses on the development of coffee machines. Produced a lot of well-received coffee machines and related products. Its ESAM6700 Italian automatic coffee maker has four fully automatic cappuccino, coffee latte, latte macchiato and hot milk buttons. And its "LONG COFFEE" button also allows you to make coffee longer to make a very delicious cup of American coffee. Coupled with the automatic cleaning function, it is a necessary function for lazy people who love coffee.

Breville BES810BSS

Australian kitchen electricity brand Breville has more than 90 R & D patents and has been dedicated to helping users make delicious food and drinks for many years. Its BES810BSS semi-automatic Italian coffee machine adopts PID electronic water temperature control system, which can accurately adjust and control the water temperature, and the Thermocoil compound heating system has a built-in stainless steel pipe for rapid and stable heating.

The above are our tips and brand recommendations for the selection and purchase of coffee machines.

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