Espresso & Cappuccino Machines
Buying an Espresso or Cappuccino Machine
This is one of those luxury items that every kitchen doesn't need but if you like cappuccinos and lattes, is great to have around.
Years ago before I was married, I dated a young lady who loved to go out for espresso. Well next thing you know I own a Krups Deluxe Espresso machines.
Good thing my wife LOVES lattes.
The trick to making great tasting cappuccinos and lattes is speed and pressure to extract the maximum flavor and aroma. That's why you need one of these expensive machines with heat pumping systems.
I don't know how it works but I do like my morning decaff lattes and at almost $4 bucks a shot at Starbucks, this thing has already paid for itself many times over.
I think I purchased my Krups machine at Macy's but it's been a long time. Click below for some good sources where you can learn more about espresso machines and where to buy them.
What Espresso Maker Would I Buy and Where?
There are many brands of espresso makers on the market and they are all pretty good. The more money you spend, the more bells and whistles you will get with your machine. I personally like the Krups model but that's because I purchased it over 10 years ago and it is still working great. Some other good name brands are Ascaso, DeLonghi, Hamilton Beach, Gaggia, Capresso and KitchenAid.
Here are three good online sources that will give you a great selection of models, good prices and great service. You can choose which one works best for you.
