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| Introduction |
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Most of our customers want the best in espresso machines, or at least the "best" that their budget will allow for. Others have specific needs be it the means to make a latte, cappuccino, or mocha in the comfort of their home instead of relying on the local coffee bar where the cost seems to be ever increasing. Many ask if the espresso makers we offer are capable of producing these beverages, and the answer is most definitely yes.
In fact, espresso is the basis for most of the coffee and milk based drinks on the menu. Did you know that the material costs are around 15 cents to make a shot of espresso, and about 35-40 cents to make a cappuccino, latte or mocha? Of course, equipment, location and staffing add a lot to the cost, but the low consumable costs vs. high retail prices are one of the main reasons many coffee bars are springing up in towns across America. Why not consider making your own espresso and espresso-based drinks at a fraction of the cafe price at home yourself and reserve those visits to the coffee bar for when you want to meet with friends or family? If your passion is that perfect espresso, cappuccino, latte or mocha, we invite you to sit back and enjoy this practical guide to espresso makers. Learn more about the beverage, its history and terminology. Learn about the different types of machines and technologies involved. Most importantly, learn how easy it can be to produce cafe quality espresso drinks in the comfort of your home or office anytime.
This guide offers the practical information needed for you to choose the right espresso equipment for your home, office, or small business. Without a firm knowledge of the different espresso makers, the decision process may be confusing and somewhat overwhelming simply due to the fact there are so many models to choose from. This guide is not very short, but investing the time to read it will greatly enhance your buying experience.
We've also written this guide with an eye to those who already own an espresso machine, but perhaps don't use it much. With the aid of this guide, our hope is you will use it more often and enjoy the pleasures of what one of the world's most complex yet devine beverages can give you.
Lastly, our intention is to provide you with the basic knowledge needed to shop for an espresso maker without providing a lot of scientific terminology or confusion statements. We do provide a live glossary accessible throughout the website, and you may notice the first instances of key words are hyperlinked. When you click these words, a popup window will appear, giving you a full definition of the term used.
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| Other Sections of this Guide |
| What is Espresso |
We walk you through the core of what espresso is, and much of the history behind the beverage and the machines that make it. |
| Factors in Espresso |
Espresso People takes an in depth look at all the elements and conditions required to make a first rate espresso. |
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