A Guide to Espresso Machines: Cost, Brands, and Uses

How much is a Dunkin espresso machine? The machine behind the latest line of beverages, the Ambiente, retails for about $11,800, but, because Dunkin’ Donuts needed machines for almost 3,000 stores, Schaerer lowered the price to about $7,800 each. Read more on www.baltimoresun.com Generations of people have long savored the popular coffee beverage espresso. You … Read more

Is the Linea Mini a Dual Boiler?

Is the Linea Mini a dual boiler? Inspired by the Linea Classic, the Linea Mini comes with dual boilers and an integrated brew group that allows the machine to achieve the temperature stability and energy efficiency of the saturated brew group in a reduced footprint. Read more on lamarzoccousa.com The Linea Mini is a well-liked … Read more

Understanding Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines: Features and Maintenance

What makes an espresso machine semi-automatic? Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines. These machines feature a boiler, portafilter and a switch to activate/deactivate the pump to perform the extraction. It is this last feature that puts the “”semi”” in automatic, if you will. While the other features are automated, you have control over when the extraction begins and … Read more