Are you tired of mediocre morning brews? Craving that perfect cup of coffee to kickstart your day? Look no further! From sleek espresso makers to versatile bean-to-cup machines, we've got the ideal coffee companion for your kitchen.
A professional espresso machine.
Types of Coffee Machines
Espresso Machines
For those who appreciate the rich, intense flavour of a perfectly pulled espresso, our range of espresso machines is sure to impress. These compact powerhouses are designed to deliver barista-quality shots right in your own home.
Professional espresso machines are increasingly seen in offices and homes. The sleek casing can hide significantly different mechanisms.
Developments in espresso machine technology are taking place all the time. It is easy to be seduced by a good-looking machine or high-tech features, but underneath the stylish shells there are some major differences.
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How to Buy The Right Coffee Machine - Multiple Choice
Fresh coffee beans being ground.
Bean-to-Cup Machines
If you're after the freshest possible brew, our bean-to-cup coffee machines are the way to go. These all-in-one marvels grind your beans on demand, ensuring maximum flavour and aroma in every cup.
Filter Coffee Machines
Sometimes, nothing beats a classic filter coffee. Our selection of filter coffee machines is ideal for those who love to entertain or simply enjoy multiple cups throughout the day.
A classic filter coffee machine.
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Choosing the Right Machine
Choosing the right coffee machine depends on your personal preferences, lifestyle, and budget. It depends on your style. For ease, go for a capsule machine. Love fresh beans? A bean-to-cup machine does it all.
Espresso Machine Mechanisms
It is reported that in 1884, Angelo Moriondo presented “new steam machinery for the economic and instantaneous confection of coffee beverage” at the Turin General Exposition.
Steam-Driven Machines
Electric steam-driven machines are still in use today. Their simplicity makes them easy to use and maintain, and they are affordable and compact. Within an airtight tank, water is brought to boiling point and steam is created. This produces pressure, which forces the water through a reservoir and into the coffee. It’s similar to what happens inside a stove-top moka pot.
The downside of steam-driven machines is that they only reach 1-1.5 bars of pressure. In these machines, the water used to create steam is also used to brew the coffee.
Steam-driven machines work well if you want a quick espresso without too much investment of time or money.
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Lever-Driven Machines
The Mirage Idro is a lever group machine from Dutch manufacturer Kees van der Westen. Lever-driven machines require physical strength to pull a shot. A manual machine can be recognised by the horizontal resting position of the lever. When it is raised, an opening in the brewing chamber draws in pre-heated water to saturate the grounds.
In spring-driven machines, the lever points up when the internal spring is relaxed. Pulling the lever down causes the spring to compress and brings the piston up. The lever comes back up as the spring releases its tension. The moment of extraction.
With lever machines, the barista is in control. If a certain coffee needs a longer pre-infusion or extracts more flavour with a distinct pressure profile, it is easy to do this.
Lever machines are eye-catching and the lack of electrical components can be appealing. But why should pulling an espresso be hard work? Lever machines take physical effort and an understanding of how to control variables.
Pump-Driven Machines
Pump-driven espresso machines have been around since the 1960s and dominate the market. They work by using an electronic pump to drive pre-heated water through the brew chamber and into a bed of coffee. Today, there are three main categories of pump-driven machine: semi-automatic, automatic, and super-automatic.
Within each there are variations including types of pump, number of boilers, and computer-aided programming. This is probably what you imagine when you think of a professional espresso machine.
- Semi-automatic machines: Use an automated system to drive the water through the grouphead. They are a good compromise between human control and mechanised consistency.
- Automatic machines: Very similar to semi-automatic machines, but they automatically stop the flow of water. This ensures consistent volume in each shot and means you don’t have to stand over each espresso to stop overflow.
- Super-automatic machines: Do it all. The machine grinds the beans and measures, fills, and tamps the grounds into the portafilter. Press a button and get a consistent shot every time. Some machines let you make adjustments to grind size and timing, but there is little room for creativity.
There are different kinds of pumps in these machines: vibrating, rotating, and geared.
Professional-grade machines usually use either rotating or geared pumps.
The advantage of a semi-automatic or automatic pump-driven machine is control with consistency.
This is why high-end pump machines usually have multiple boilers. They allow the brewing water to be heated separately from that used to create steam.
Pump-driven machines can vary widely in price, but by understanding the basic mechanisms you can make an informed choice.
Maintenance and Care
Regular cleaning is essential for maintaining your machine's performance and the quality of your coffee. While most machines can accommodate various bean types, it's best to check your specific model's recommendations.
Nespresso Machines
Nespresso Inissia Machine.
Step into the world of Nespresso coffee pleasure thanks to the Inissia machine. An ultra-compact coffee machine offering a combination of innovative technology and fashionable design. A small coffee machine offering elegance and functionality, with a surprisingly compact and minimalist design.
Key Benefits of the Inissia Range
Inissia has been smartly designed to make your life easier. We have thought of everything, from two cup-size settings to the automatic switch-off after 9 minutes. In just one touch and 25 seconds, the water reaches the perfect temperature to make the coffees without having to refill the 0.7 L tank. Compact and lightweight, with an ergonomic handle, Inissia fits perfectly into any interior design.
Specifications
- Weight: 2.4 Kilogram
- Removable water tank: 0.7 Litre
- Used capsule container capacity: 11
- Power rating (in watts): 1260 Watt
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 12 x 30 x 23 cm
- Cable Length: 0.8 Centimetre
- Warranty: 2 Year
Smeg Coffee Machines
A Smeg coffee machine.
Unleash your inner barista and bring the mastery of Italian coffee home with our iconic collection of Smeg coffee machines, grinders and frothers. What makes Smeg truly unique is genuine design choice across our full range of exquisite collection lines.
Warranty
Yes, all our coffee machines come with a manufacturer's warranty.
Where to Buy
Explore our fantastic range of coffee machines today at Bash and discover the perfect brewing companion for your home or office. With our competitive prices, expert advice, and hassle-free delivery, you're just a few clicks away from coffee perfection.
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