Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

The Semi Automatic Espresso Machines are ideal when space is limited. These machines are for the espresso coffee enthusiast who enjoys the hands on experience and ritual of being involved in all steps of the creative process. Since freshly grounded coffee beans are part of the process, we recommend a grinder of comparable high quality.

Semi Automatic espresso machines may seem similar in appearance but differ by their specific qualities. The simplest coffee maker will have standard features like a smaller water reservoir, manual controls and rocker switches, light indicators instead of LED readouts, and smaller unadaptable portafilters. Although these machines are capable of producing great espresso coffee, they do require more skill, attention, and discipline to produce that sought after perfect espresso.

On the other hand, the more advanced machines will come with more bells and whistles as well as more capacity. Upgrade features include larger water reservoirs, commercial grade protafilters that adapt to single serve pods, touch control or LED controls and indicators, dual heating elements to permit quicker brewing and steaming consecutively, programmable options for dosing, energy conserving automatic on/off timers, 3 way solenoid valves for easy clean dry coffee puck, alternative turbo frothing, cup warmers, and stainless steel metal housing.