What are Fully Automatic
Espresso Makers?

Fully automatic espresso makers are perfect if you want to be able to enjoy a great cup of espresso in your own home. Choosing a fully automatic is a great way to get the espresso you love on a daily basis.

But before you go out and buy one, you need to learn all you can and decide which type of espresso machine is right for you. So what exactly are fully automatics and how do they work?

Note: Fully automatic is sometimes referred to as automatic. This can confuse things as all the pump driven machines are automatics.

What are Fully Automatic Espresso Makers?

The fully automatic maker is similar to the semi automatic except the water is automatically turned off. The volume of water brewed is programmed by the user. In fully automatic espresso makers, water is still delivered by a pump and a valve is used for remaining brew pressure.

When using a fully automatic espresso maker, you will set a programmed amount of water to flow through the flow-meter and then the pump is automatically turned off and the brew pressure released through a three-way valve. This helps you produce the perfect cup of espresso every time.

How Do They Work?

Like all espresso machines, hot water is delivered via a pump and forced through coffee grounds under pressure to create your espresso. Since temperature and pressure are very important in creating the perfect espresso, the machines are built to get these steps just right for the perfect drink every time. If not, the wrong pressure or variation in temperature can lead to a sub par espresso.

Evaluating Your Needs

When shopping for your own fully automatic espresso machine, what sort of things should you look for? Here are some questions to ask yourself. Keep in mind some fully automatics can also act like semi automatics by turning off the programmable feature.

• Do I want to program the amount of water for the shot? If yes, a fully automatic meets this requirement.
• What is my experience with espresso machines and how much am I willing to learn? Am I willing to learn how to grind/dose/tamp? If not, a super automatic machine may be in order.
• Do I have a brand preference?
• What is my budget?

Once you have the right espresso maker, you can begin enjoying great cups of espresso any time you choose.

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