Espresso Machines
Save Time and Money with an Espresso Machine
Now that the secrets of the barista have been exposed, anyone looking to avoid early morning coffee shop lineups, the painful cost of a $5 coffee and excessive waste of paper cups can breathe a sigh of relief. Professional quality cappuccino and espresso machines have quickly become a common kitchen appliance in most North American homes, bringing with them the rich, warming aroma and robust taste that even the most discerning espresso lovers have come to rely upon for a day that starts off perfectly. But the pleasures and convenience of your own espresso machine don't stop after that first foamy cup. Surprise and impress dinner guests with indulgent, creamy desserts like a dark chocolate mocha, an extra frothy cappuccino or a decadent caramel macchiato.
Not only will purchasing your own espresso machine save you precious time in the morning that was once used up jostling for a spot in line while you could have been catching up on much-needed sleep, but at the rate of five $5 lattes or cappuccinos a week, your own top-of-the-line espresso machine pays for itself within a month! By purchasing an espresso machine today, you're saving hundreds of dollars year after year. Saving money in the long run will pay off eventually, but by bidding on an espresso machine here, you'll also be saving cash by paying far less than retail prices. Forget the $500+ espresso machine and discover your favorite model at a fraction of its original cost.
August 28th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
My husband bought some coffee that was already pre-ground to a very fine texture, especially for espresso machines. How much should I use for my regular coffee drip machine? Do you think half of what I would use with a coarser grind?
August 28th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Firstly, I would recommend using your regular coffee grind for that drip machine. The fine Espresso grind is going to taste quite bitter, even using only half of the amount, because the coffee is ground finer, and there is more surface area exposed to the water. Find one of your friends who has an espresso machine & give them that coffee. If you want good tasting, drip made coffee, get a grinder and grind just what you need right before you brew it. The aroma is fantastic!