Best Espresso Makers for Baristas
- 1 RECOMMENDED by 7 people for BARISTAS
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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Affordability, Good Foaming Device, Type: Espresso Machine
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all in all i find it a great machine, i am no barista, but i like the espresso it makes.
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i've used and still use professional espresso machines at work for years, and this one is right up there.
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compared to the starbuck's home barista machine, for the money, this one makes better espresso.
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it's wonderful and tasty alternative to local $5/day coffee shop latte-make it at home and avoid the cranky baristas!
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my barista friend who uses a comercial machine from when he owned a coffee shop says it looks as good as his.
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- 2 RECOMMENDED by 2 people for BARISTAS
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Positives: Great Temperature Control, Strong Coffee, Nice Foaming Device, Type: Espresso Machine
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it's difficult to continue enthusiastically describing features of this machine without sounding like a shill for the manufacturer...but a few more things are worthy of mention:
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in no time you can froth yourself milk that would make the most seasoned barista jealous, and then push a single button to instantly brew piping hot coffee.
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- 3 RECOMMENDED by 2 people for BARISTAS
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Positives: Nice Affordability, Easy To Use, Compact, Type: Espresso Machine
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it is obviously no replacement for a real espresso machine loaded with freshly ground espresso, but when you are far from home and from a decent barista, this little machine really delivers a decent
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i have a semi-professional espresso machine (vbm) and roast my own beans.
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it also imho brews a way more drinkable shot than starbucks ever did - they really need to clean their machines and train their alleged "baristas".
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- 4 RECOMMENDED by 2 people for BARISTAS
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Positives: Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Strong Coffee, Type: Espresso Machine,Coffee Maker
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it tells you when to add water, beans and when to empty grounds so you don't have to be a barista to have great coffee!
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pros: easy to use, large water storage container, professional, quick brewing cons: noisy best uses: morning coffee, office
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pros: easy to use, large water storage container, professional, quick brewing best uses: formal dinners, morning coffee bottom line: yes, i would recommend this to a friend
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- 5 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for BARISTAS
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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Foaming Device, Compact, Type: Espresso Machine
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but it takes some learning to master.
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very easy to use...now you can make all your favorite espresso drinks with ease...i replaced my barista machine with this new very cool looking sirena and could not be happier.
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i purchased this machine at the x-mas special (499 w/grinder, barista kit, 1lb coffee with a 30% employee discount ($375 paid in the end).
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i finally had to replace my beloved barista espresso maker, and i chose this since it had good reviews and starbucks replaced the barista with this model.
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all, i was a long time starbucks barista user and loved that reliable machine, but it finally wore out after 7yrs.
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Budding baristas, latte enthusiasts and coffee gourmands have more choices than ever when it comes to espresso makers. You can have complete control of your cappuccino or let a smart, fast machine take care of all the fuss for you.
Firstly, consider your price. It's always true that you get what you pay for, and if you don't want to spend more than $100, you're better off buying a regular coffee maker -- or going to the cafe. A quality espresso maker will cost at least $200, and many are usually more.
But if you're prepared to invest in your morning jolt, there are many different types of espresso makers available: steam, semi-automatic, automatic, super-automatic and lever. If you're an experienced barista who prefers total freedom, a lever espresso maker is probably your best bet. If you're new to making coffee or don't want to be bothered, an automatic or super-automatic machine makes espresso a cinch.
Size is an obvious concern. First, measure how much counter space you have available so you know which models will fit your kitchen. Then consider the size of the boiler you need. If you're only going to brew a few shots at a time, a machine with a 3 or 5 ounce boiler will be better for you. If you'd like to brew in larger quantities, you're going to want a boiler size of at least 7 ounces. They take longer to heat up, but will be able to accommodate all of your entertainment -- or caffeine-addiction -- needs.
