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What is a Barista Espresso Machine? A barista espresso machine is a top-of-the-line home coffee maker that can bring professional-grade results to your countertop. This Breville espresso machine comes with conical grinders, a high-pressure extractor and a milk frother that is powerful to create a coffee-shop-like experience. It takes away two tasks that can be confusing for novice baristas at home, namely manual tamping and timed grinding. Its Assisted Tapping feature guarantees that the puck is perfectly level every time. Easy to use A barista machine lets you brew coffee in your living space and allows you to have complete control of the entire brewing cycle. You can also experiment with the espresso settings to get an even more delicious cappuccino or coffee. You can find models that are easy to use, and others that have a more difficult learning curve. Before deciding on a model you should think about how much you'd prefer to focus on your coffee settings and also how often you prepare drinks at home. In our most recent side by side comparison of espresso machines, the Breville The Barista Express impressed us with its ease of use and deliciously balanced espresso shots. Its frothing machine was also impressive, producing a light and airy mousse that can be easily adjusted to create different types drinks. The Barista Express was designed for the espresso-loving beginner. The intelligent dosing, tamping and pressure technology of the Barista Express can reduce the learning curve for beginners by ensuring you have the right-sized grounds in your portafilter, and that you are pulling an espresso that is at the right pressure. It is also possible to alter the tamper and grind size on the fly. The Barista Express also offers a wide range of tools and accessories to make coffee. This includes a stainless steel jug to steam milk and a custom-made tamper that snaps onto the machine in order to protect against damage or loss. The machine has a built-in test for water-hardness and a descaler that makes maintenance easier. Lever-driven machines like the Breville Bambino Plus and the Gaggia Classic Pro, require more physical strength to perform. They work by raising or lower a lever, which opens a hole within the brewing chamber so that the pre-heated water can get into the grounds. When the lever is pulled back, it forces the piston to push water through the ground and extract the espresso. This type of machine is attractive and lets you control the length of the pre-infusion as well as the pressure of each extraction. However, it's not recommended for busy households or those who are unfamiliar with the manual technique of espresso brewing. Convenience A barista machine can be a convenient method of making coffee at work. The machines can be used for a variety of drinks including cappuccinos, lattes and even cappuccinos. The machines are designed to offer premium coffee that will improve productivity and morale. In addition, they can also be used to create various other kinds of beverages like hot chocolate. They are simple to maintain and use. A barista-style espresso machine can help you create the perfect cup of coffee each time. These machines let you choose between different sizes of grind and temperature and provide a variety of functions that suit your preferences. You can also test different brewing methods until you find one that suits you best. The majority of machines are easy to use however, you should think about how much time you're willing to spend on the machine. Michael Bewley, owner of KL5 Coffee in Seattle, suggests asking yourself how much you're willing to learn and invest in the brewing process. If you are serious about learning to make the best coffee, he suggests buying a manual espresso maker. Manual espresso machines may be the most expensive but they are a great investment if you like to experiment with coffee or are able to create drinks from scratch. These machines feature a lever that is raised to draw in pre-heated water and lower it to extract the espresso. The lever can be adjusted to control the length of the pre-infusion as well as extraction, allowing you to get as close to a professional espresso as is possible at home. If you're not keen on tinkering with their espresso, a semiautomatic or an automatic espresso machine might be the best choice. These machines can grind and dispense grounds in a controlled manner and some models even make coffee by tamping it and brewing it for you. This design is the most sought-after among our lab testers, and it is easy to use by new coffee drinkers. A super-automatic machine is another popular option. These machines do all the work from grinding, tamping and making the coffee. They were the top choice in our lab tests for their ability to brew the best cup of coffee as well as create delicious foamed milk. Controls The control panel is the section on the espresso machine that houses most or all of its controls. This includes the brewing and power controls, as also steam and hot water dispensing control. The controls are usually push button, rocker or a combination of both. Some include the ability to display temperature. Some machines use separate switches to operate the grinder and brew the espresso, while others include an integrated grinder that can be controlled with the same control panel. The hopper is where the ground coffee is placed after it has left the grinder before it is inserted into the espresso machine. It can be a separate larger container or built inside the boiler, and is usually made of stainless steel. The hopper can hold enough ground coffee for several shots of espresso. It also has a tube for water uptake and a valve to regulate how much is being dispensed. The majority of espresso machines are powered by an rotary or vibratory motor that is driven by high-pressure water. The pressure is measured in bar (BAR) and the majority of home espresso machines are made to produce 9 BAR. The pump is responsible for the brew cycle and pumps water into the portafilter, and through the grounds. The pump can be controlled by the controls on the espresso machine and a gauge is included to measure the amount of pressure being used. In the older traditional espresso machines you can pull a shot using the lever. The lever is horizontally positioned and when it is pulled down the spring is compressed and an opening is made in the brewhead that allows water to enter the machine. The barista is able to control the length of the preinfusion time, the flow rate, as well as the pressure by how long and hard they pull the lever. Frothing tips (also called pannerellos, frothing aids or cappucinatore) are an accessory that is attached to the end of the steam wand. They can be basic air vents that blow into the milk and agitate it or have perforated tips that have one to four holes that push the steam into tiny jets that heat or froth the milk in a controlled manner. Maintenance Many who love coffee are obsessed with brewing their own at home or in a cafe. They often buy their own espresso machines and take on the task of becoming a barista. However, even the most enthusiastic of novices need to keep in mind that their equipment requires regular cleaning and maintenance to perform its best. A machine that is dirty can taint any espresso it produces. For instance the group head on an espresso machine is equipped with a screen and rubber gasket that need to be cleaned each time you pull shots. espresso makers suggest using a brush and a couple of seconds of water to “wriggle” the portafilter between shots to rid it of any gunk that has accumulated. However, this method may not be sufficient to remove all the grit and oil that can alter the flavor of your espresso. You'll also need to clean and wipe down the machine after each use. If you don't clean the steam wand regularly the milk will block it and give your espresso a bitter taste. Additionally, you'll need to remove the scale from your machine every year. It is a laborious procedure, but it's vital to stop calcium from building up in the boiler tank. This could cause your water pressure to decrease and the taste of your coffee to become stale, and even a blockage. An effective way to prevent this is to make use of a softened or filtered water system, such as Third Wave Water, with the use of a filtration system. This will remove most of the calcium buildup, and also prevent the espresso machine from burning. It is also essential to do a backflush every week. When you do this, you'll fill the portafilter using a special solution that consists of one quarter cup of hot water and 1 tablespoon of espresso machine cleaner and then wash off the portafilter before inserting it into the group head. You'll also have to soak the shower screens of the brew group, handle, and portafilter in this solution for 20 minutes before washing them thoroughly.