Tip! Among the automatic versions of espresso machines, the Delonghi Magnificia Automatic Espresso machine is known for its ease of use and excellent quality in general. The Magnificia is a super automatic machine.

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Many of us enjoy a warm frothy latte in the mornings to perk us up before heading in for work or depend on a strong espresso for an afternoon boost.

It comes as no surprise to see the number of full-service cafes or mini stalls that have based their business by touting this dark brown aromatic drink. This has in turn created a demand for commercial espresso machines and manufacturers are churning them out by the hundreds.

Tip! There are different types of pump espresso machines. There is the electronic pump that most modern coffee houses use.

With so many mass-produced espresso machines in the market, how will you know which model to select for your business? The easiest way, of course, is to pick the cheapest model in order to keep initial costs down, but it is not always the wisest choice. What you should do is to bear in mind these three factors when you do your selection:

* What constitutes a really great cup of coffee

* Minimize the customer waiting time as much as possible

* Ease of usage, maintenance and serviceability

The basic coffee beverage only comprises of two things: coffee beans and water. The coffee bean is available in unlimited varieties and flavors, so as far as commercial espresso machines are concerned, the bean only needs to be finely ground. Water, on the other hand, can make up almost 98 percent of the drink. Hence, you should not simply run tap-quality water into your machine.

There are commercial espresso machines that have a built-in filter to make your water taste clearer as well as those that have large water tanks so you can pour in specially treated water like aerated varieties or spring water.

Tip! There are different types of steam espresso machines ?the stovetop version and the electric version. They work on the same principle, except that the stovetop machine only relies on the heat of the stove to produce steam, while the electric version uses an electric coil to heat the water.

Commercial espresso systems usually come with either one or two espresso shot dispensers. The ones with two obviously cost more, but they will greatly cut down on your customer waiting time. You should also pick commercial espresso machines that can produce high levels of steam from the steam rod. You will be thankful that you did so when you are faced with a long queue of customers.

For the obvious hygiene reasons, commercial espresso machines must be easy to clean after daily use. In addition, coffee grinds and oils can remain and become stale over time. This will result in a nasty off-taste in your coffee beverages.

Maintenance of these machines should be minimal even though they are used for long hours at a time. If you do not want to pile on the costs for future servicing, you should seriously consider those commercial espresso machines that have built-in water tanks as they do not require plumbing and can be moved anywhere and anytime.

Tip! The Gaggia Synchrony Compact Espresso Machine is one of the most compact espresso machines available in the market. This machine combines the quality of Gaggia with the stylish finishing of an ABS plastic finishing.

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