may may asked:


i want ti buy a espresso machine group one handled but i dont know which is great and can afford? also which in espresso machineof semi automatic, autmatic or fuly automatic is great?

wholelatte asked:

Gaggia Platinum Swing Espresso Machine from Whole Latte Love

iridescentxeyes. asked:


I want to make this recipe [http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Abbeys-White-Chocolate-Latte/Detail.aspx], but I don’t own an espresso machine. If I absolutely need one, do you think I could just substitute the espresso with regular coffee instead..or would that ruin the latte?

Thanks for the help!

Alli808 asked:


I never used my espresso machine and lost the instructions its a Delonghi Cafe Rialto but i cant find anywhere online for instructions does anyone no where i can get them online.

stevier5000 asked:

Machine i have for sale, not a great pour, but not bad for not having used it in a long time. Machine works great with installed pid.

Mom G asked:


I have a simple Krups pump espresso machine. I know it needs a decalcifier, and I have found a few cleaning solutions on amazon.com, but what do I do once I get it?

I plan to purchase this one: Durgol 0296 Express Multipurpose Decalcifier
Does that one work well? If not, let me know what does. Thanks!

Homevillagestore asked:

Breville Die Cast Espresso Machine – 800ESXL/ 15 Bar Triple-Prime Pump/ Auto-Purge/ Self-Retracting Water Tank Tube/ Dual-Wall Crema System/ Swivel Steam Wand With Froth Enhancer/ Concealed Storage Compartment/ Stainless Steel Finish

SBUXIronChef asked:

I had the honor and pleasure of spending time with Eric Perkunder, developer of the Slayer espresso machine — The world’s most talked about and desired espresso machine. As a Starbucks barista, this was quite a treat. Eric said my shots came out very well balanced, but didn’t quite achieve the level of bright acidity that his did.

Mary J. Evans asked:




The biggest complaint among those who do not own espresso machines but would like to is the cost. There is no hiding that a quality espresso machine could very well cost into the thousands but every penny is worth it when every drop of espresso produced is mouth watering. If you stick with the cheapest models out there, there is a good chance that you are going to end up with espresso that tastes like it came out of a cheap machine. You do not want this to happen, especially since the cheapest machines are still much more money than what you would ever spend on a quality coffee pot.

When you are finally ready to take the plunge and purchase an espresso machine, you want to make sure that you are setting enough time aside to do just that. This is not a purchase that will be over with in a day’s time. You need to make sure that you are doing some research to make sure that you are going only with brands that are worth your time and your money.

Once you are done researching the various brands and models of espresso machines, you will want to do a little comparison-shopping. This will ensure that you are getting the best machine for the best price possible. Remember though, not every outlet is going to sell the same machine for the same price so you have to compare as many places as possible. This may seem like a lot of work but if you were simply buying a coffee pot, you would not dare waste your time with the research and comparison-shopping. You are not buying a coffee pot though; you are buying a heavy-duty piece of coffee brewing equipment.

Shop in person and shop online as well. Many times, you will find that your best deals for a quality espresso machine comes from an online source. You might think that shopping this way for an espresso machine would be more expensive because of the shipping costs, but it is not. The amount of money that you save on the purchase of the machine itself will help cover the shipping costs and there is still a good chance that you will come out ahead.

As you can tell already, there is a lot to do in order to make sure that you are getting the best espresso machine possible without going bankrupt. Even though the money spent can be a little scary, once you see how much money is being saved by skipping the coffee shop every morning, you will finally see just what a great investment it is and you will never have another doubt about whether or not it was worth it.