Deciding on the best type of espresso system for your
catering business is not a simple task. Here we discuss the
benefits and limitations of each type of system so you can
make an informed decision.
There are other types of coffee machine available too, such
as the filter coffee machine, pod machine or instant coffee
machine, but these are not considered in this article as
they cannot produce 'proper' speciality coffee drinks such
as latte, espresso, ristretto etc.
The basis of all luxury speciality coffee drinks is the
espresso which both our systems produce. This is made by
passing hot water under pressure through a wad of ground
coffee, to produce a short, strong and concentrated coffee
liquor. When the espresso shot is blended with foamed or
steamed milk then most popular types of specialty coffee
drinks such as cappuccino, latte, macchiato can be made.
Both the traditional espresso machine and the bean to cup
machine are able to produce espresso shots and foamed milk.
Firstly we will consider overall drink quality. Here the
traditional espresso machine comes out on top. This is
assuming that the operator (barista) is well trained and
both types of equipment are clean and well-maintained.
An espresso based drink produced on a traditional espresso
machine and prepared by a top barista is the best you can
get! Coffee beverages made from a bean to cup machine are
very good, but don't quite make it to the standard set by a
traditional system.
Secondly when considering the consistency of the final
beverage the bean to cup machine would usually win. The
quality of drink from a traditional espresso machine
depends on the barista and his frame of mind at the time
and so can vary greatly. Bean to cup machines however
produce the same drink at the push of a button and are not
dependent on the operator.
Thirdly, ease of use. Here again the fully automatic bean
to cup machine comes out on top as most drinks are prepared
by the push of a button. To prepare and serve a quality
beverage from a traditional espresso machine is a skilled
art and takes considerable practise to master.
Fourthly to consider is 'theatre' or ambience of the drink
preparation. Whilst a bean to cup machine is purely a
functional device to produce a quality beverage, the
traditional espresso machine adds that special magic to the
whole coffee experience. Customers can enjoy the overall
coffee experience as they watch the skilled barista at work.
Our of our four criteria, you will notice that both have 2
wins each, so choose whatever best suits your set-up.
Decide which are the most important factors in your
particular case before contacting your local coffee machine
supplier.
Enjoy.
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making equipment visit http://www.cafebar.co.uk
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