So what exactly is espresso coffee? An espresso coffee is sold at the caf in a small cup and is an extremely strong cup of coffee. Espresso is used in making caf latte, cappuccino and caf mocha. Espresso is made in the espresso machine by forcing about two ounces of hot water through tightly packed finely ground espresso coffee. The resulting liquid is a deep brown color with a slight froth on top. Espresso makers differ in the water temperatures, the fineness of the espresso coffee, the pressure with which the water is pressed through the coffee and how tightly the coffee grinds are packed in the machine.
There are many different types of espresso machines available in the market place today in different sizes, styles and abilities. Just like any other appliance it is important to do your homework before venturing out on your shopping excursion. Start by asking yourself how often will you use your espresso machine, what will you be using your machine for, how much are your willing to spend and are you willing to trade quality for price.
If you rarely partake in the espresso ritual and prefer an occasional cappuccino or latte, then dont spend too much money...