AUTOMATIC VS SUPERAUTOMATIC

There are espresso machines for every skill level out there, from novice to veteran. 

The basic machine type is one of the greatest factors in determining how easy to use an espresso machine is. 

Semiautomatic machines have the steepest learning curve out of most machines you’ll see in businesses today because their users have maximum control over starting and stopping the extraction process.

Automatic machines, on the other hand, use programmed settings to end the extraction for you once the espresso shot is complete. This is a very hands-free approach to brewing that’s easier for beginners because they don’t need to worry about precisely timing each shot.

But if automatic machines are easy, then superautomatic machines are an absolute cinch to operate.

Instead of just controlling the brew cycle, these models will grind, tamp, brew, and steam milk for you. Users simply select the drink they need from programmed options and wait.

You might be wondering: which one is the best? 

The answer is none of them are necessarily better than the others at making good-tasting espresso. It’s really a matter of preference or what best meets your personal or business needs, because each type has its own pros and cons.

Semiautomatic machines are more difficult to master, but because the barista has more control over the length of shots, it’s easier to experiment or make highly specialized drinks on them. 

Automatic machines are remarkably simple to learn and consistent. However, they’re not as flexible as semiautomatic machines generally because you’re relying on the machine ending the brew cycle for you.

Superautomatic machines are the easiest of all to operate. Their drawbacks are like those of an automatic machine: they’re not quite as easy to customize drinks on, and they also tend to be more expensive.