Many are asking whether the espresso machine or manual espresso maker is worth to have? Although this question sounds easy, honestly answering must include other derivative questions. Like "what is this espresso maker, commercial or home-made?", "How much budget do you have?" And so forth.
Before deciding which one you deserve, you should first read plus and drink from both types of espresso maker.
Manual Esspresso Maker
The Pros
- Inexpensive. Whatever the price factor that causes manual espresso makers like Rok Presso, Nomad Espresso, Flair Espresso Maker, Bellman Stove Top and his friends are superior to high-priced espresso makers.
- No need for electrical energy. Because everything is manual, this type of espresso maker uses only 'power' only.
- Can be taken anywhere. Yes, this is the X factor that makes it superior. Call it espresso maker manuals such as Handpresso, Minipresso, Starresso, Prexo, Bialetti which is designed for use on the go.
The Cons
- Less recommended for commercial use because it is not designed for it.
- Coffee results are sometimes less than optimal and less consistent.
- To make a latte art is usually less than the maximum. And because it is not automatic it usually requires additional milk froather.
Automatic Esspresso Machine
The Pros
- The espresso product from the automatic espresso machine is very satisfying. When compared, the result must be very far beyond the manual.
- Equipped with steamer and froather. So in preparing the derivative espresso drinks using milk like cappuccino, caffe latte, machiato, flat white and others more leverage and certainly easier than the manual.
- Perfect for you who want to open a coffee shop. Due to its power and sophistication, an automatic espresso machine is eligible for commercial use.
The Cons
- The prices were high. Well, the name is already automatic machine is definitely not automatic low price right?
- Can not be taken anywhere. In other words must be in one place only. Large size and sizable weight make espresso machine can not be easily moved.
- Rely on electricity or gas. So it really depends on other energy. So if the power goes out or the gas runs out the automatic espresso machine can not operate.