Automatic Espresso Machines

An automatic espresso machine is a type of espresso machine (espresso coffee maker) that automatically  brews the espresso, based on manufacturer pre-designated volumes. Some machines have adjustable settings, allowing you to select varying levels of coffee and water volume based on your personal tastes.

Manual espresso machines differ, where the operator (e.g., barista) manually tamps ground coffee into the portafilter.

Volume and Pressure Regulated by Automatic Espresso Machines

The automatic espresso machine brews the espresso for a predetermined volume (e.g., automatic volume control) with a sufficient amount of pressure.

Espresso and Coffee Brewing Tips

Check out the detailed coffee taste profiles of gourmet coffee and Espresso Drink Recipes. For step-by-step instructions see Pulling A Perfect Espresso Shot and last but not least the How to make a Latte.

For tips on preparing the best cup of specialty coffee see our section on coffee brewing. Connoisseurs of coffee will enjoy the terminology definitions in the Coffee Terms just as history buffs will like the World's Best History of Coffee.