!: Espresso Makers - Save Money by Drinking Coffee at Home

Espresso makers have taken on a life of their own. These once novel contraptions were rare in America homes, but today's coffee connoisseurs require that they own one.

What is Espresso?

Espresso makers are used to make the widely popular Italian type of coffee. Espresso was historically served in Italian homes as an after dinner beverage, it is served in a shot size coffee cup. Traditionally as an after beverage it would be served with a shot of liquor, usually Anisette or Zambian. There is also lemon rind that was either shaved into it or served as a garnish on the side. The result is a very strong robust coffee with a hint of licorice flavor from the Anisette and the lemon rind to reduce any bitterness.

Today Espresso is well loved by millions of Americans not so much as the traditional after dinner beverage but more for the other types of drinks it produces when mixed with other ingredients.

How It Works?

The coffee is finely ground and packed into a small metal filter that usually has a handle. The small metal filter is than attached by slipping it into a grooved slot and clicking it into place a vacuum seal occurs when the filter is snapped into place. The water that was filled into the reservoir is heated up and then forced through the filter holding the coffee - the finely brewed coffee that has packed tightly into the reservoir than drips very slowly through the coffee filter. These systems brew one cup at a time.

Costs

The cost will vary for Espresso makers the price will range from around for low end models to literally thousands for high end ornate elaborate models. A good quality machine can be found for around 0 or so. Many of the machines are equipped with steam arms so that frothy coffee drinks can be made like Latte's and Cappuccino. These models will be more expensive than simple models that make only the espresso.

Where to Purchase

Due to their growth in popularity, these machines can be found at any home goods store. They are widely available and are usually sold wherever small kitchen appliances are sold. A good source for price comparison and to read consumer reviews is the internet. All Espresso makers are not created equally, so reading consumer reviews can be very helpful in determining which one will work the best.