Finding the Perfect Espresso Machine In today’s world, looking at espresso machines is like car shopping in two substantial ways, price, and mode. Much like car shopping, many people try to convince you that their rig is the best. There are three styles of traditional espresso machines, automatic and manual machines. While the mocha pot is not considered a conventional espresso maker, it is often considered a good option to dip into the espresso world. A Mocha pot could be equivalent to an old Honda car, it may not be luxurious, but it delivers a solid, consistent product and is reasonably inexpensive. And most people who use and work with them know how the machine works and how to tweak it to maximize performance. Now for those who have yet to learn how this works. A mocha pot is a turbocharged percolator. If that still means nothing to you. There are three main parts the water pot, the basket, and I will call that top part the holding chamber. You put it on the stove, and the pressure from the hot water passes through the basket into the holding chamber. Another option that is an inexpensive espresso machine is the AeroPress. AeroPress is not super expensive and still turns out to be a great product, but it requires a good bit of work and a special filter. There are videos all over showing how it works. The most considerable force you exert to get the espresso. But it is small, so if counter space is precious or you want to take it around, it is a great option. If your budget is a bit larger, consider the next segment. This would be mid-tier, somewhere between 100-800 dollars. It would be like a cheaper new car or a nicer used car.…