Automatic Espresso Reviews

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The "Automatic" machines are so named because some or all of the espresso making process is done automatically by the machine. Also, all of the "Automatic" espresso makers are electric and use a pump to drive water through the portafilter.

(The "Manual" machines use a level and arm strength to make a shot. There is nothing automated about these types of espresso machines. Lever type makers are not included on this site).

Did you know there are three types of automatic espresso machines? Semi, fully and super automatic espresso. Reviews and recommendations will be a consideration as well as your preference and budget when buying an automatic machine.

As with any purchase, you will have to ask yourself what features are important to you and how much do you want to spend. Usually, the more features an automatic machine has, the higher cost. It may be wise to consider a higher end machine with less features than a cheaper unit with more features. Of course this is up to you.

Choices

• Semi Automatic
User turns on machine. Pulls shot. Turns off machine. Can't walk away. User will grind, dose and tamp.


• Fully Automatic (also referred to as Automatic)
User turns on machine. Shot is pulled and machine automatically shuts off. Grinding, dosing and tamp may/may not be automatic.


• Super Automatic
User turns on machine. The rest is automatically performed by the unit.

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