Written by Charlotte
Edited on
22 March 2023
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08:39
What is a fully automatic coffee machine?
If have have to describe a fully automatic coffee machine in 1 sentence, it's that a fully automatic espresso machine makes coffee with freshly ground beans with 1 touch of a button. But these coffee machines are so much more than that. On this page, we'll tell you exactly what a fully automatic coffee machine is, how it works, and what you can use it for.
Coffee with 1 touch of a button
With a fully automatic coffee machine, you can quickly and easily make a cup of coffee with a touch of a button. Make coffee for yourself, your partner, or your neighbor. The fun thing about a fully automatic coffee machine is that you can adjust the coffee flavor per cup. Many fully automatic coffee machines save your recipe, so you can drink it again the next time. We've listed the advantages for you:
- You don't have to do much yourself, the machine makes the coffee for you.
- The built-in coffee grinder grinds the coffee for you.
- You can adjust the coffee according to your favorite recipe.
- Coffee beans are usually more affordable than coffee capsules and coffee pads.
What kind of coffee can you make with a fully automatic?
Every fully automatic machine can make espressos and lungos, but most fully automatic machines can make a lot more than that. We've divided the coffees into 2 categories, black coffees and milk specialties. Ristrettos, espressos, double espressos, lungos, Americanos, and pots are black coffees. With milk specialties, we mean espresso macchiatos, cortados, cappuccinos, flat whites, caffè lattes, and latte macchiatos. Rear more in the article below.
How do you make coffee with a fully automatic coffee machine?
How does a fully automatic coffee machine work?
You have to fill a fully automatic coffee machine with water and coffee beans. The machine then grinds the coffee beans with grinding discs. The ground coffee falls into the brewing group. After that, the brewing group turns it into a compact puck of ground coffee. The machine then builds up water pressure and pushes water through the ground coffee puck. This is how the machine makes a cup of coffee from freshly ground coffee beans at high pressure. This high pressure ensures that each cup of coffee gets a nice crema.
How do you make a milk specialty?
Do you like coffees with frothed milk? These machines know their way around that. Fully automatic espresso machines have various methods to froth milk. With some devices, you have to froth the milk yourself. Other fully automatic machines froth the milk for you with a milk reservoir or milk tube.
What's the lifespan of a fully automatic?
We can't tell you that an espresso machine lasts 6 years, but we can help you find a sturdy espresso machine. We rate coffee machines based on sturdiness. The sturdier the machine, the longer it'll last. We check the casing, the drip tray, the water tank, and the bean hopper. We test the machines ourselves and check whether the casing is made of stainless steel or plastic. We also check if the drip tray doesn't bend and if it's susceptible to scratches. In addition, we test the water tank and lid of the bean hopper to make sure they're sturdy and close properly.
Which fully automatic suits you best?
Now you know what a fully automatic espresso machine is and what you can use it for, we're happy to help you choose one. There are many options to choose from. In this article, we'll discuss the functions of the fully automatic machines. We'll explain the ways to control them, how to make a cappuccino, and what the advantages of that are. We'll also tell you everything about the maintenance.
