Thursday, January 24, 2013

Steam Vs. Pump-Driven Espresso Coffee Makers

Confused between how to choose one between a steam and a pump espresso maker? What is the difference between two? And what are the features to look for? In this article, we will discuss all of them one by one.

Majority of us enjoy coffee in the morning, freshly brewed cup is the best way to start our day. It seems little monotonous and tiring to go to your coffee shop for that favorite cup of joy, instead you can try considering investing in a good coffee machine.  Before buying one, let’s understand which machine to look for – steam or pump?

steam espresso maker
steam espresso maker
pump espresso maker
pump driven espresso maker

 
Pump or steam-driven espresso makers are the two basic types available in the appliance market. In a steam driven machine, it brews espresso by heating up water until it's hot enough to boil and produce steam. The pressure produced from this heat forces the steam through coffee grounds until the liquid drips out inside the pot. Whereas in pump driven machine, it uses pump to create