Espresso machines
Fully automatic coffee machine vs piston machine
Fully automatic coffee machine
- You can easily brew coffee at the press of a button.
- With a fully automatic coffee machine with a milk reservoir or milk tube, you can also make a cappuccino or latte macchiato without a hassle.
Semi-automatic espresso machine
- Thanks to the luxurious appearance, you're a true barista.
- You can prepare milk specialties with an automatic steam wand.
Different types of fully automatic coffee machines
Push buttons
When a coffee machine only has buttons, you can't control the machine as easily. For example, you're not guided during the coffee brewing process.
Buttons and display
You can control the coffee machine with the buttons and see the coffee recipes or the maintenance steps on the display.
Touchscreen
You can control a coffee machine with a touchscreen via the display.That way, you can personalize your coffee with a few taps on the screen.
Different types of piston machines
Less settings
You can't adjust the coffee to exactly how you would like it. For these machines, you don't need any knowledge on piston machines.
Many settings
With these machines, you can adjust your coffee to your liking more easily. You can adjust your coffee recipes with buttons. To control these machines, you do need some knowledge on piston machines.
Many automatic settings
You can adjust the coffee exactly to your liking. The touchscreen helps you while you prepare your coffee, so you can be a real barista without much coffee knowledge.