Coffee & Espresso Machines

Tips on Making the Best Gourmet Coffee at Home

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:05:50 +0000

Have you recently purchased a quality coffee maker for your home, but still find yourself running to the local coffee shop for that “special” tasting cup of brew? If so, you’re probably wasting a ton of money! Let me give you the best advice on making gourmet coffee at home! Coffee: The first step in making [...]

The Bosch Family of Coffee & Espresso Makers

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:04:57 +0000

The Bosch Family of Coffee & Espresso Makers As a leader in home goods and kitchen appliances, Swiss company Bosch offers one of the widest ranges of coffee makers and espresso machines available from one retailer. They have quality coffee makers that range in price, from as low as one hundred and sixty dollars – [...]

Review of the Keurig B60 Single Cup Coffee Brewing System

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:32:10 +0000

Review of the Keurig B60 Single Cup Coffee Brewing System Based on over six hundred Amazon reviews, the Keurig B60 special edition gourmet single cup home brewing system is the most popular one cup coffee maker available on the market. Priced at under one hundred and fifty dollars, the Keurig B60 is a fifteen hundred watt [...]

3 Types of One Cup Coffee Makers: Manual Presses, Automated Drip and Pod Style

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:57:47 +0000

3 Types of One Cup Coffee Makers: Manual Presses, Automated Drip and Pod Style One cup coffee makers are very convenient in many ways. It is economical in that you aren’t wasting money by making a huge pot of coffee, only to drink one or two cups from it – and it is also sensible for [...]

Review of the Krups XP7225 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:01:26 +0000

The Krups XP7225 is a fully automatic compact espresso machine that combines technological innovation with an easy to use interface to deliver perfect results in the cup every time. At the touch of a button the XP7225 grinds, tamps and brews delicious espresso and pressured brewed coffee. The steam wand allows you to easily froth your [...]

Review of High End Espresso Makers: Diva by Buggati, Saeco Primea Ring, and Delonghi Magnifica

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:18:59 +0000

Having a shot of espresso or a cup of fresh brewed coffee has become a tradition for many Americans. If you’re anything like me – it is sometimes the best part of the day! Espresso makers, be it for commercial or private users, have become a common small kitchen appliance, especially those that really value [...]

Should You Buy the Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:49:03 +0000

Review of the Rancilio Espresso Machine By nearly all accounts, the Rancilio Silvia espresso maker is one of the most solidly built espresso machines available for consumers. Weighing in at thirty-five pounds, the Silvia is built from one hundred percent corrosion resistant steel. Every liquid touching piece is made from steel, so plastic will never touch [...]

Review of the Jura Capresso ENA 5 Super Automatic Coffee Center

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:15:46 +0000

Jura Capresso ENA-5 Espresso and Coffee Machine Jura is a Swiss-based company known for producing high end small kitchen appliances. They have been in business since 1931 and are considered to be the pioneers in the espresso machine industry. Jura joined forces with Capresso seven years ago, and together they have put out some of the [...]

Is the Pump Driven Starbucks Sirena Espresso Machine for You?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:16 +0000

Is the Pump Driven Starbucks Sirena Espresso Machine for You? If you want a Starbucks quality espresso, it would only make sense to purchase a Starbucks endorsed espresso maker, right? The Starbucks Sirena Espresso maker is a pump driven 15 bar machine made from stainless steel and comes in a sleek sophisticated design. It has dual [...]

Is a Fully Automatic Espresso Machine the Best Option for your Business?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:31:30 +0000

Is a Fully Automatic Espresso Machine the Best Option for your Business? As a small business owner you have probably come to realize one important fact about your employees, many of them just can’t function properly without their morning cup of caffeine! You’ve probably also realized that you are dealing with a Starbucks generation of coffee [...]

Which is the Better Espresso Machine: Automatic or Manual?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:39:14 +0000

Which is the Better Espresso Machine: Automatic or Manual? When it comes to home espresso machines, they are available in three categories, the manual, semi-automatic and the full automatic machine. Which you prefer will really be a matter of personal taste, how much time you want to put into making your shot and your level of [...]

Best Espresso Maker: Automatic Espresso Maker, Pump Driven or Steam Driven?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:43:06 +0000

Best Espresso Maker: Automatic Espresso Maker, Pump Driven or Steam Driven? If you’re spending hundreds of dollars every month on espresso, gourmet coffee and cappuccino then it may be high time that you invest in an espresso machine for your home! With the average cup costing roughly five dollars for a grande made by your favorite [...]

Make Espresso Like a Professional Barista

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:30:50 +0000

All professional coffee makers (baristas) have their own method to make the perfect espresso. Learn how to make espresso means using the best ingredients. The first ingredient is water. Everything else depends on the right quality and temperature of the water that you use. Using stale unclean and not properly filtered water can spoil all [...]

Should You Use Espresso Pods or Grind Your Own Coffee Beans?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:00:22 +0000

Should You Use Espresso Pods or Grind Your Own Coffee Beans? There are all kinds of official and unofficial theories about making a perfect cup of espresso coffee. Some argue that a Moka pot on top of a stove creates the best results, and many more insist that they electric espresso makers yield optimal beverages. Quite [...]

How to Make Espresso at Home

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:00:47 +0000

Espresso coffee is a precise art form of coffee making. There are several factors that must take place to make a quality cup of Espresso. First the fresh roasting of the coffee bean to bring out the truly gourmet coffee flavor that you expect. The grinding is the next procedure that must be done right [...]

Perfect Espress Recipe: Iced-Vanilla Raspberry

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:00:33 +0000

The usual hot espresso coffee mornings just don’t seem desirable when Summer is here and the days are long and hot. Here is the summer scene. We want to stay up later to enjoy the summer evenings and we wake up tired. Although I do not recommend skimping on your necessary sleep, I do have [...]

Buying an Espresso Pod Machine for your Home

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:05:17 +0000

Espresso Pod Machines for the Home Making fresh espresso at home can very challenging. Every time the craving hits you, you will need to go through the process of finely grinding your coffee beans, properly measure, pat down the beans, use the right amount of pressure – it can be a huge headache for a two [...]

Buying the Best Espresso Machine for your Home

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:40:18 +0000

Espresso Machines for Home If you are an espresso enthusiast, tired of spending five or six dollars on a cup at your local Starbucks, then you have likely decided that it is time to make the investment in an espresso machine for your home. You probably also know that the quality of the machine can make [...]