What to Know Before Buying a Coffee Machine？

Before you invest in an espresso machine, it’s important that you consider each one in light of the aspects that make your situation unique.

There is no one-size-fits-all espresso machine. Different machines will benefit particular businesses and homes more than others. 

In order to guarantee you get truly the best espresso machine, here are some things you should consider before you make your purchase:

• Employee skill level
• Business layout
• Drink volume

EMPLOYEE/USER SKILL LEVEL

Are your employees generally very seasoned or do you have a lot of new employees to train? If you’re looking for a machine to use at home, are you experienced using espresso machines?

In situations where you have a lot of new employees or your employees won’t use the espresso machine enough to become an expert, you might want to think about one that’s easier to use. Likewise, this is something to consider if you’re a novice home barista looking to begin crafting espresso at home. Superautomatic espresso machines are the pinnacle of user-friendliness – you can train anyone to use them in a matter of minutes.

If you’re still looking for ease of use on a more restricted budget, however, there are many automatic machines that are also simple to learn for what is typically a smaller price tag.

But if you’re a specialty coffee shop or you want your employees to have the utmost control over each drink, a semiautomatic machine is the perfect match for you.

BUSINESS LAYOUT

The layout of your business is another huge consideration – you don’t want to buy an espresso machine that won’t fit on your countertop or one will that interrupt the flow of your workspace.

Look at the amount of space you have, compared with the dimensions of the machines that you’re most interested in. 

But size isn’t the only factor here; do you have an area with a water supply readily available for a direct-connect machine? It’s possible you’ll need to cut into your countertop in some situations when you install one.

DRINK VOLUME

Determine how many espresso drinks you make not just daily, but weekly or monthly. 

If you have a high volume of drinks generally, then you should make sure you get a machine that can keep up with the demand. 

You may want one with more groups, or possibly an automatic or superautomatic machine. Automatic and superautomatic machines can save employees on time, because they’re free to multitask while the machine brews for them. 

Direct-connect machines are also great for busier shops or cafes because you won’t need to stop mid-rush to refill them. 

At the same time, if drinks aren’t as common in your establishment, you could get by with a pour-over machine or the focus required to use a semiautomatic machine.