As a beginner or novice, you should understand the difference
between a quality pump-driven espresso machine that will make a
flavorful espresso and a steam driven espresso machine that
can never make the quality of espresso that you, your guests,
or your clients would expect and enjoy.
There are many types of espresso machines on the market today.
We market many makes and models that we feel confident to satisfy
your different needs and stand up to rugged daily use. We believe
the following pump-driven models are good introduction units to
start making espresso in your home and units that will remove the
"mystique" in making espresso and cappuccino on your own.
Our basis for recommending these machines are 'ease of use' and
simplicity! (no particular order) and the good news is that there
are many of them! |
La Pavoni
La Pavoni is the oldest espresso machine manufacturer of the world.
Since 1905. They not only produce fine home models, but also commercial
units that are installed around the globe.
La Pavoni Lusso Espresso &
Cappuccino Machine (ABS Plastic Body)
A pump driven machine that is capable of producing a quality espresso
beverage using either freshly ground espresso
coffee or espresso
pods (pre-measured ground espresso coffee packaged in a sealed
paper filter and vacuum packed with nitrogen to maintain freshness).
The pods can be used until you become familiar with grinding, tamping,
and brewing ground espresso coffee. The La Pavoni Lusso also includes
an automatic milk frother to automatically froth your milk for cappuccino.
You can use the automatic frother until you learn how to steam and
froth milk the old fashion way - with the regular steaming wand
and steaming pitcher. Great for the Novice Barista!
La Pavoni "Pisa"
Espresso & Cappuccino Machine (Chrome Plated Steel Body)
Another pump driven espresso machine like the Lusso above, except
with a chrome plated steel body and a jukebox look! |
Capresso
Capresso's machines are truly designed for the beginner.
They have pressuized filter baskets for those occassions when the
coffee is not ground right or the tamp was not applied correctly.
Capresso
Ultima
For those that prefer to have a neat and clean counter top,
the Capresso Ultima is a very good choice - after extraction, the
expired coffee grounds are placed into an nternal dump box - this
is cleaner than trying to knock the grounds out of the filter handle
as found on the other machines. |
Saeco Today, Saeco is a world leader in the manufacture of espresso machines and other household products. 1st-line Equipment is proud to recommend Saeco automatic espresso machines as our customers' first choice when seeking convenience and the love for good coffee. We even find Saeco traditional pump machines to be world class - they not only offer excellent value, but we offer them at the best prices - guaranteed! Saeco has even recently introduced 2 quality coffee makers with stainless steel thermal carafes listed below. Enjoy the pleasure of a Saeco from 1st-line today!
Saeco Nina Bar
Saeco Nina Cappuccino
Saeco Gran Crema |