Quick Look: Super Automatic Espresso Machines

Posted By: Aabree Coffee
Posted At: Nov 28, 2011 at 10:14 AM
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What makes super automatics so super?

• A fully automated brewing system means there's no manual grinding or tamping.
• Each super automatic features a built-in burr grinder to grind your beans when you're ready to brew, so you don't have to worry about losing freshness as you would with preground coffee.
• The internal brew group is the heart of the brewing system, making brewing a quiet, hands-free operation without any exterior mess.
• An internal dump box collects the used coffee grounds and can be removed and emptied when full.
• All super automatics have an alert system to let you know when your dump box is full, when your machine needs more water or beans, and when there is a problem.
• Adjustable liquid volume control lets you change the amount of espresso you brew at a time, so you get just the right amount in your cup.
• If you want a cappuccino, latte or Americano, super automatic machines feature a built-in steam and hot water dispenser for all of your frothing and steaming needs.

• Instead of blinking lights, machines with a digital display or touch screenexplain the alert system in text, in your language of choice.
• Upgrading to a machine with dual heating elements, or Rapid Steam, lets you switch between brewing and steaming without wait time.
• Super automatic machines with a water filtration system make it even easier to get high quality espresso while keeping your machine in great shape.
• If automatic brewing isn't enough, some machines even have an automatic cleaning cycle.
• Many super automatics feature a bypass doser so you can brew a different type of coffee without emptying your bean hopper.
• A built-in cup warmer compliments most super automatic machines, eliminating any need to manually preheat your cups before brewing.
• Machines with programmable brewing features can be programmed to remember several different volume presets, so you'll always have just the right amount of espresso.
• Adjustable dosing gives you even more flexibility by regulating the amount of ground coffee used in a single brewing cycle, and allowing you to fine-tune the strength of your coffee.
• Some super automatic machines even feature adjustable temperature control so you can modify your water temperature to suit your needs.
• When you buy a machine with an auto frothing attachment to eliminate manual frothing, you can fully take advantage of the true value of a super automatic machine.