Post by M.R. Hagerty on Jan 28, 2023 19:16:30 GMT -7
Espresso Machines – Commercial vs. Consumer Grade
Commercial level espresso machines for restaurants or coffee cafes can run upwards of $5,000, depending on the number of serving heads, and some are as expensive as $40,000. Operating these machines requires a trained barista. Even if a consumer had the money to buy such a machine for home, arranging for plumbing and drainage is a major expense and would be overkill since they come with three to four heads, which may be useful for dinner parties but not daily.
Consumer machines for home use don’t need plumbing or a water supply and can range from $600 to $3,000. To be honest, unless you have very refined tastes, many will not be able to tell the difference in an espresso pulled from a high end machine vs. a much less expensive one. But they are available for those who can.
Brand Names for Home Espresso
Note: Less expensive machines under $300 are more than likely espresso look-a-like machines that use pressurized portafilters to produce a faux crema. Not to be scorned, these machines can make a brew that is considerably better than drip or percolator coffee. Virtually all espresso makers are single cup capacity. Machines in this category are Krups, Clio, LavAzza, Nepresso, LOR, Capresso, DeLonghi, Mr. Coffee, Galanz, Bella Pro, Ninja Pro, and low-end Breville.
My Home Machine
True Espresso - Least Expensive to Most Pricey
Commercial level espresso machines for restaurants or coffee cafes can run upwards of $5,000, depending on the number of serving heads, and some are as expensive as $40,000. Operating these machines requires a trained barista. Even if a consumer had the money to buy such a machine for home, arranging for plumbing and drainage is a major expense and would be overkill since they come with three to four heads, which may be useful for dinner parties but not daily.
Consumer machines for home use don’t need plumbing or a water supply and can range from $600 to $3,000. To be honest, unless you have very refined tastes, many will not be able to tell the difference in an espresso pulled from a high end machine vs. a much less expensive one. But they are available for those who can.
Brand Names for Home Espresso
Note: Less expensive machines under $300 are more than likely espresso look-a-like machines that use pressurized portafilters to produce a faux crema. Not to be scorned, these machines can make a brew that is considerably better than drip or percolator coffee. Virtually all espresso makers are single cup capacity. Machines in this category are Krups, Clio, LavAzza, Nepresso, LOR, Capresso, DeLonghi, Mr. Coffee, Galanz, Bella Pro, Ninja Pro, and low-end Breville.
My Home Machine
True Espresso - Least Expensive to Most Pricey
