September 2010

The majority of people in any given room will answer yes to the question of if they like coffee. Seriously … who DOESN’T want COFFEE!? It seems most of us really enjoy our morning ‘cuppa’.

It’s that morning “pick-me-up” that we can’t seem to live without.  It not only tastes groovy, but it gives us something to look forward to each and every day we’re blessed to have on this Earth! The makers of the Briel coffee maker completely understand these sentiments and are here to make your job of making coffee every morning an easier job than before.

Even the task of keeping guests supplied with a continuous stream of perfectly coffee can be made simple so that you can forget the worry and get on with the other tasks of attending to your guests. The Briel coffee maker is EXACTLY what you need to offer gourmet quality java, served steaming hot in just minutes!  Having your exceptionally own Briel coffee maker is a MUST for people who are SERIOUS about giving their guests the very BEST, hassle-free, delicious cup’a'joe imaginable!

Briel coffee maker

Briel coffee maker

Easily personalize the coffee for every taste, whether it’s espresso, mocha, cappuccino or latte, with a modern machine. Froth the milk as the coffee brews with a machine that has separate compartments for each function so that there is no waiting.

The double boiling process makes sure that hot water is available for all other purposes such as when other hot drinks, milk or tea have to be made. Many people have customized requirements for which they need to be able to control the amount of coffee beans or milk frothing that falls into the final brew.

Many coffee lovers prefer weaker brews of coffee and thinner cream in the evening and stronger brews in the morning and appreciate being able to control the strength of the brew. A perfect espresso with appropriately frothed milk requires a temperature of 190 F, but other types of coffee have other requirements.

Not only is everything pre-calculated by this amazing device, the Briel coffee maker will give you TWO espressos in about 30 SECONDS!. Espresso machine reviews widely agree that with a pumping pressure of fifteen bars, it’s no surprise that coffee can be brewed so quickly.

New! Check out our review of the DeLonghi EC702 espresso machine

Espresso machines range in price from under $100 to over $1000. If you’re looking for something that will last and has great performance but doesn’t break the bank, you’ll most likely have to pay between $200 and $500.

Got a budget of $500? Here is our pick of the top 3 best espresso machines under $500.

Delonghi EC702

The Delonghi EC702 is one of the most popular espresso machines available. It claims to be able to create cafe-standard espresso at just the right temperature and pressure. This machine looks great too and it’s easy to clean. It warms up very quickly indeed and isn’t sluggish about frothing the milk perfectly. You can use either fresh ground coffee or those coffee pods so it’s pretty flexible.
Estimated price $160

Breville Barista Express BES860xl

I've promoted the Breville Barista Express to second place because I’ve noticed it’s dropped to under $500 on Amazon. It’s a fantastically elegant and heavy machine designed in Italy. It’s got a built in grinder so no need to buy a separate one. That brings it close to super automatic status but still has the portafilter for maximum flexibility. Check it out.
Estimated price $495

Nespresso D290

The Nespresso D290 is one of the easiest to use machines at the moment, probably because it’s based around the Nespresso capsule concept and its whopping 19 bars of pressure. This machine is an espresso machine and a coffee maker and is a part of Nespresso’s Concept Line.

This means it is designed with a practical, modern, and logistical design in both style and function. It’s programmable and has a five cup capacity, using coffee filled capsules in its espresso pod.

Estimated price $400