Lots of different companies make espresso machines, so when you're searching for one for home use the options can get confusing. Check out the list below for some of the most popular espresso machine brands and what you can expect from each one.
Bodum Espresso Machines
Bodum, a company well-known for making unique home coffee machines such as French presses and vacuum coffee machines, also makes wonderful espresso machines. Strangely enough, they've only been making them for about two years. Their signature model, the Bodum Granos Automatic espresso machine, is a work of art, with plenty of curved metal surfaces and a sleek sophisticated look. Those looking for a quality high end automatic machine need look no further.
Capresso Espresso Machines
Some may argue that Capresso has the market cornered on espresso machines; while that isn't necessarily true, it is true that they produce quality home machines for the discerning espresso lover. Their espresso machines range in price from the $300 "Ultima," which features automatic grounds removal and tamping, to the Capresso Mini, priced at $60 and sold complete with an easy "how-to" video.
DeLonghi Espresso Machines
Available in a wide range of capacities, styles and prices, DeLonghi espresso machines are among the most accessible to typical users. These machines range from the $150 semi-automatic BAR32 to the super automatic, ESAM3500 at $1500. DeLonghi is a trusted name in coffee and is sold at many popular retail stores, making it one you're likely to see on many home countertops.
Krups
You might spend a little more on a Krups espresso maker, but you'll get what you pay for. These machines are fully functional and well designed, making them some of the most popular among discerning espresso drinkers. Krups offers both fully automatic and semi-automatic pump machines.
