5 Best-Looking Espresso Machines for a Modern Kitchen
There are several espresso machines that not only look great but will turn you into a barista!
11/06/2021
Most people start their day with a fresh pot of coffee in the morning. However, sometimes you need a bigger boost. Constant trips to Starbucks can quickly add up and you’ll need to leave even earlier to make it to work on time. Luckily, there are espresso machines that not only look great but will turn you into a barista! This saves you time and money in the long run, plus it offers you more social opportunities as you learn to brew popular coffee drinks.
1. Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine
This espresso machine is ideal for those who
own small cafes, offices, kitchens, and small to
medium restaurants. It delivers consistent
results with each brew. It has programmable
timed dosing buttons for both single and double
espressos to control the conditions of every
brew. The Soft Infusion System promotes enhanced
flavors, crema, and even extraction.
The
Push-Pull
Steam System is designed with you in
mind. It takes the pressure off the wrists with
the steam trigger and has a reverse mirror that
doesn’t require you to bend down to check the
coffee. The espresso machine has a copper heat
exchange boiler that lets you brew and steam at
the same time, while also providing sanitation.
It comes with an extended articulating steam arm
that lets you position the milk pitcher easier,
allows for better aeration control, and
distributes heat more evenly.
2. La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi II Espresso Machine VIVALDI-II
The La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi II was awarded the
Coffeegeek Editor’s Choice Award in 2006. It’s
best suited for small offices, home kitchens,
cafes, and small to medium restaurants. It
features a dual boiler for steaming and brewing
at the same time, cutting the time to make an
espresso in half. It has volumetric dosing for
doubles and singles to ensure you get
consistency with each brew.
The program
pre-fusion lets you choose up to eight seconds
to tailor your espresso how you want it. The
group temperature adjustment lets you move it in
increments at 1°C for better precision. You’ll
love the steam hole tip (0.9mm 4-hole). It
allows you to improve microfoam, which helps if
you struggle with lattes or cappuccino milk.
This machine has various safety features that
detect failures and alerts you when there’s a
failure.
3. Nuova Simonelli Prontobar Super Automatic Machine
The Nuova Simonelli Prontobar is the ideal
high end espresso machine
for medium cafes,
offices, home kitchens, and medium to high
volume restaurants. It’s a super-automatic
machine that offers a user-friendly experience
with no training necessary. The machine features
built-in dual grinders to save you money in the
long term. It gives you the option to fill each
hopper with two different espressos to save time
or experiment with different blends.
The
high-quality steel burrs last longer than
average. The burrs absorb any operational
vibrations to ensure you have effective grinding
regardless of the environment. The machine has a
built-in espresso tamper that ensures the
tampering of espresso and provides the right
amount of pressure for extraction. Six
programmable drink buttons give you ease when
recreating the most popular coffee drinks like
lattes, Americanos, or Cappuccinos. The
automated milk steamer allows you to manually
control milk frothing or let the machine do it
for you for faster service.
4. M&V Vesuvius Dual Boiler Espresso Machine VESUVIUS-SST
The Vesuvius works best for those with a
small office, restaurant, and home kitchen. The
no-burn joystick arms are designed with your
safety in mind. The joystick controls are
accented with beautiful wood to not only enhance
the style but produce steam without injury. The
direct plumb or reservoir is switched with a
touch of a button. It has a three-liter tank on
the side compared to the back like most
machines. It even has an alarm to alert you when
it’s time to refill.
The five pressure
profile settings let you control the pressure at
different points in the shot. You’ll have full
control over the pre-infusion with these
settings. If you’re into experimenting with
different pressures and how it affects your
coffee, you’ll love this setting. The dual
boilers and steel tubing allow for easier access
to service and storage while preventing
condensation.
5. Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine SILVIA-M
The Silvia M model is an upgrade to the
Silvia but comes with energy efficiency. It
features a thermal wrapped boiler that conserves
up to 8% energy when in standby mode. This makes
it the perfect addition to your home kitchen or
small office.
This model has a new power
switch with indicator lights. The green light
indicates the machine is on, while the
orange-yellow light means the heating element is
on. The machine is POD adaptable. This means you
can add the Silvia POD kit. The kit will allow
you to enjoy your favorite Keurig coffee pods
without having to purchase a new machine. This
saves you more time and space in the kitchen.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to be a barista to love to make and experiment with your espressos. Many machines now are designed for those who have little to no experience. All it takes is a push of the button! You’ll save time and money if you purchase your own machine, plus you may even learn a new skill depending on the machine you buy