Coffee is a favorite drink for millions of people around the world. Just as everything else, tastes and options have evolved over the years. Today's coffee lover has a wide variety of choices ranging from ordinary coffee to the most extravagant gourmet coffees. Coffee houses have become a hub of excitement and gossip for the average Joe Java. In today's economy, people are cutting out things that are not necessities. Gourmet coffee is one of the many places people are cutting unnecessary spending. Is it more cost effective to buy coffee house coffee or brew at home?
To make the best espresso, hot water is forced through tightly packed gourmet coffee grounds. This process gives you a small cup of very concentrated coffee with a layer of crema on top. Pre-ground espresso is about $10 per container and is usually about 30 servings. At one cup per day, that's $10 per month on coffee as opposed to $5 per day including tip. Over time, making your espresso from home can save you about $1,600 per year or more.
Home Espresso Machine
The type of coffee pot or espresso machine you use at home depends entirely on the type of coffee you enjoy drinking most. If you enjoy gourmet coffee or espresso but you try to get by cheaper and buy a regular coffee pot, how often will you truly enjoy the coffee?
Chances are, your coffee pot will end up collecting dust on the counter top while you go to the coffee house and continue to enjoy gourmet coffee there. Do your homework, compare home espresso machines, and make the right choice the first time. Here are a few great examples of home espresso machines that you can enjoy for years to come:
* Lavazza Espresso Point EP850 - This machine's low cost comes in second only to its appearance. The compact red and polished silver machine looks great on nearly every countertop. The Lavazza Espresso Point EP850 costs about $150.
* Spidem Villa Espresso Machine - This machine is a bit larger and bulkier than the Lavazza espresso machine. Sleek, black and stylish; with room to make two cups at once, the Spidem Villa Espresso Machine costs about $500.
* Le Cube Espresso Machine - This machine is larger and has a more professional appearance than its smaller counterparts. With room to warm coffee cups, your espresso's flavor will remain intact more effectively. This machine costs about $250.
* Saeco Magic Comfort Plus Super Espresso Machine - This machine is polished silver metal with a very aesthetically pleasing appearance. Several gauges allow you to make the perfect cup of espresso. This machine costs about $400.
As you can see from these examples, home espresso machines can dramatically vary in price and style. Your espresso machine needs to match your kitchen decor as closely as possible to maintain your unique style. Aside from appearance, each machine has a variety of options as well. Water temperature, water pressure and steam pressure are very important components included in the creation of the perfect cup of espresso.
