Recommendation of household coffee utensils-Italian coffee machine

Today, as the concept of coffee gradually penetrates into thousands of households, many people also begin to want to taste the delicious food that can be drunk in the cafe at home, and can also fully enjoy the fun brought by coffee DIY. However, in terms of coffee appliance selection, many people are also confused about what kind of appliance should be selected. So in this article to help you recommend a few practical strong appliances bar.

Home espresso machine

When it comes to Italian coffee machines, you need to understand a special term, espresso, which was born in Italy and can be called the soul of coffee. It has a small capacity, high concentration, rich flavor, and a layer of golden honey-like coffee fat called crema attached to the surface. It is a common coffee in cafes such as cappuccino, latte, mocha, caramel macchiato, and American coffee. The coffee base is quite important. The quality of a cup of coffee depends largely on the quality of the espresso extract.

As we all know, the extraction requirements of espresso are carried out under the pressure of 125-130 pounds, which is often said to be 9-10 atmospheres, so such a strong pressure cannot be done by manpower, and it must be done through the operation of the machine, so choosing a suitable machine is imperative. Of course, all commercial coffee machines can reach this pressure, but the general price is high, and its size is not suitable for family use, so there are so many household coffee machines on the market, the price ranges from several hundred to more than ten thousand, how to choose? Then here are some recommended home semi-automatic coffee machines that are commonly evaluated in the market. (Household semi-automatic coffee machines are generally water tank version, that is, the machine comes with a water tank, just pour clean cold water into the water tank, do not install water pipes, easy to use; in addition, the pump is usually a vibration pump, the cost is relatively low, and the price will be much cheaper than the commercial machine.) Of course, rotary pump machines can provide continuous and stable pump pressure, so almost all commercial machines use rotary pumps.)

Rancilio Silvia Italy Rancilio Silvia has been coffee lovers called small S, extraction espresso effect is general, no pressure gauge, no hot water outlet, for just learning Italian coffee soon novice people are more suitable, can be used to practice, the price is not expensive, the market price is generally between ¥ 4000-5000. (Because it was very popular with beginners a few years ago, the market is also full of a large number of cheap copycats, known as imitation S in the industry, and even some professional forums have made a comparison between real S and imitation S PK)

Nuova Simonelli Oscar Italy This brand of machines has always been known for its excellent quality, but this model is a simple household model, so it can't be too demanding in performance. The extraction effect is average, but the strong air pressure of the steam stick is almost comparable to that of commercial machines. As with the previous one, there is no pressure gauge and no hot water outlet. The market price is between ¥ 5000-6000

Expobar E61 Spain Aibo E61 This machine is very popular among coffee lovers in China. Many people dream of having one at home. Its small shape, stainless steel shell and brewing head are exposed, showing a steampunk aesthetic feeling. Its special point is that it adopts double boiler design, and has a commercial level PID temperature control system, which can ensure the stability of water temperature during extraction. It is the best choice for coffee lovers who are looking for coffee quality. There are two versions of this machine, one is a tank version, the price is between ¥ 7000-9000; the other is a tankless version, that is, to install the upper and lower pipes, then the equipped pump will become a rotary pump, the cost is naturally high, the price is generally between ¥ 9000-12000. (E61 E61 is the name of a classic brewing head, invented by Italian company Faema in 1961, the emergence of E61 in the entire history of the development of espresso machines has a pivotal position, so that today there are many other coffee machine manufacturers also produce their own brand E61, to pay tribute to the original Faema E61. Other brands of E61 machines include Royal E61 and Rocket E61. About how E61 works, you can enter "Classic E61" query in the search box)

Nuova Simonelli Musica Some people say that this machine is an upgraded version of Oscar, but it is really pleasing in shape, with a CNC button similar to a commercial machine, the pressure of the steam stick is strong enough, there is a pressure gauge, there is a hot water port, and the market price is between ¥ 11000-15000.

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