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Espresso Machines: Solid Investment Or Money Drain?
These contraptions are easily the most daunting kitchen accessory; at least at first glance. But my goal here is to help strip away some of the misconceptions so that by the time you've found the right espresso coffee maker for you, it'll be just like greeting an old friend. And quite honestly, who wants anything to be difficult at six in the morning stumbling around in your pajamas? Exactly.
The most difficult detail for me to swallow about espresso machines is a pretty obvious one: their price tag. But just how much does it cost to keep up with your caffeine habits at a specialty coffee shop? A typical beverage can cost anywhere from $3.50 to $5.00 each and most people end up going in four to five times per week; at the end of one year you're looking at $728.00 to $1,300.00 that you've unwittingly thrown down the drain. So while espresso machines can look alarmingly expensive, ranging anywhere from forty to well over two thousand dollars in the end they can save money everyday. Then it dawned on me that it's really a question of a one time expense versus years and years of exorbitant spending that could easily have gone to something much more fulfilling.
In my opinion, the most important distinction between espresso machines is what kind of coffee they are suited for. Some machines can only take pod coffees which sometimes are further restricted to only specific brands. Then there are the machines that are compatible with ground coffee; these can sometimes use pod coffees as well, it just depends on your specific brand. And to make sure you get exactly what you want, it's also important to remember that your favorite specialty coffee shop not only sells their coffee beans by the pound, chances are that they also have a grinder behind the counter for you too. My personal favorite is espresso made with whole bean coffee and this requires your machine have a built-in grinder.
There are four types of espresso machines available today: manual, semi-automatic, automatic, and super-automatic. To me, manual machines are just too much work; they're exactly what they're called: manual. In every way. Semi-automatic machines do almost everything, you do have to turn the pump off and on yourself. Automatic machines do everything and more, you can even pre-program them yourself. And then there are the super-automatic machines which quite literally do everything—including being partially self-cleaning. But as with all new toys in the kitchen, you do have to follow all included instructions to ensure you've made a truly wonderful investment.
At the end of the day, there are so many variables out there when it comes to espresso machines that you really shouldn't let anyone else make the decision for you. So do your homework, first try to find out what kind of coffee you prefer your espresso to be made from. Then I'd recommend deciding what level of upkeep you're prepared for to ensure your choice is compatible with your lifestyle. Personally, I'm eyeing the Espressione Café Roma Deluxe which is a super-automatic machine that is compatible with whole bean coffee.
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How can i get an instruction book for a Espressione 1326 Cafe Mirage Deluxe Super-Automatic Espresso Machine?
I have an Espressione 1326 Cafe Mirage Deluxe Super-Automatic Espresso Machine, but I do not have the instruction book, and I can not figure some things out. Can I get one online, like to download? Or does anyone know where I can get one?
Call, write, or email the company and they will be able to answer your questions.
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