Automatic Espresso Machines

An automatic espresso machine is a type of espresso machine (espresso coffee maker) that automatically brews the espresso after the operator (e.g., barista) has tamped ground coffee into the portafilter.

Volume and Pressure Regulated by Automatic Espresso Machines

The automatic espresso machine brews the espresso for a predetermined volume (e.g., automatic volume control) with a sufficient amount of pressure.

Espresso and Coffee Brewing Tips

Check out the detailed coffee taste profiles of Gourmet Coffees and Espresso Drink Recipes. For step-by-step instructions see Pulling A Perfect Espresso Shot and last but not least the Barista Guide to Perfect Lattes and Cappuccinos.

For tips on preparing the best cup of specialty coffee see our section on Coffee Brewing. Connoisseurs of coffee will enjoy the terminology definitions in the Coffee and Espresso Glossary just as history buffs will like the World’s Best History of Coffee.