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Espresso Machine Buyer's Guide

Espresso Machine Buyer's Guide

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Buying Guide: The Factors

So where do we begin? You know only one thing -- you want an espresso machine! Be it for your home, small office or personal gift to somebody who loves coffee, it surely is not an easy matter. You might come up with yourself and say – OK now which one?!

To narrow the selection process, we had tried hard to put together common methods that had been the guidelines of our extensive experience in this industry.

First and foremost – budget! Yes, though we hate to admit it, we are not all millionaires to spare a lot of money in something that – err – probably doesn’t really suit us?

Budget is also one of the most important factors in terms of giving an espresso machine as a gift.

Next in line is the functionality. Do you have specific operation in mind? Are you the type that hates the nitty-gritty of preparing a good espresso? Are you more of a cappuccino or cafe latte lover?

Oh yes! We know a lot of people who doesn’t have patience. One push button and a good espresso or a creamy cappuccino delivered is all we want! Imagine waking up in the morning and all you want is your great coffee the easiest way possible – that’s priceless to some.

Are you the type who likes to prepare espresso as much as you can traditionally prepare it?

The total opposite of the above, some people just have a knack in preparing their own coffee the traditional way. This gives total enjoyment and pleasure.

Style & look of the espresso is another important factor especially if the purchase is intended for home use. Having a new all-stainless-steel kitchen? Been in-love with white & red colour which you brought to life in your home? You get the idea.

At The m! Shop, we try hard to put together years of experience in this industry in giving you the perfect match considering all factors involve in selection process.

We try to improve our online shop everyday by consistently adding important information that will help our customers make the right choice at all times.

Understanding Espresso Machine Product Segmentation at The m! Shop

Espresso machines sold at The m! Shop are focused in small machines for personal, home or small office use.

It is segmented in the following categories:

· Traditional Espresso Machines

· Capsule System Espresso Machines

· Automatic Espresso Machines

Traditional Espresso Machines

Traditional Espresso Machine category at The m! Shop is based on espresso machines that are operated in a traditional way.

By traditional, we mean that the machine goes with a pressurized portafilter where the ground coffee is placed.

Traditional espresso machines, depending on the model, could be a start-stop operation for the level of espresso or programmable depending on machine type.

Traditional machines normally are with hot water dispenser and/or steam spout for manually frothing the milk. Other model goes with a “Panarello” which is a frothing devise that dispenses steam in three different directions which makes frothing easier.

Capsule System Espresso Machines

Capsule System Espresso Machine category at The m! Shop is based on espresso machine that specifically uses coffee capsules.

Depending on the model, capsule system espresso machines could be a start-stop operation for the level of espresso or programmable depending on the machine type.

As each capsule could be in different sizes, buyers must be aware that the machine with specified capsule system technology must stick to using the brands that has the same specifications. If the size of the coffee capsules does not match that of the machine, the coffee capsules will not fit in the system.

Capsule system espresso machine normally indicates the system along with that of the coffee capsule brands that are compatible with it.

Some capsule brand goes with selection of tea & chocolate drinks as well.

Automatic Espresso Machines

Automatic Espresso Machine category at The m! Shop is based on espresso machine that goes with integrated grinder.

Functionality and specifications vary from one model to the other, however, the basic feature of automatic espresso machines is that it takes coffee beans, grinds it and dispenses the same.

Other features including programmable level of coffee cup, programmable grinding level, taste intensity, cups warmer, automatic one touch cappuccino or number of programmable beverage selection and other more advanced technology depending on each type of automatic espresso machine.

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