When it comes to good home espresso machines, they are available in three categories, the manual, semi-automatic and the full automatic machine. Which you prefer will really be a matter of personal taste, how much time you want to put into making your shot and your level of understanding about how to make an espresso shot.
The manual espresso makers, needless to say -- require the most end user effort. It can also lead to the the most end user errors as well. You will need to grind your own coffee beans, tamp them down, add the appropriate amount of water, and of course activate the frother. Now for some espresso enthusiasts, this is the best part of the process. They prefer to put the time and energy into perfecting that perfect shot. Semi-automatic machines require a little less work, and the details will really depend on which make and model you purchase.
The automatic espresso makers do everything for you. All the water systems are built in, it grinds the coffee beans for you, tamps down, froths and essentially takes over the entire process for you. In the time that it takes you to brush your teeth, you can have your shot of espresso ready and waiting for you.
Now on to the question of which is better -- it is a matter of convenience. Do you like going through the whole process from grinding your own beans to taking that first sip? If so, you will obviously want an manual. Now if you want the great taste and satisfaction but with minimal effort on your part, go with the full automatic machine. Keep this one thing in mind though, automatic espresso machines will be a bit more pricey.
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