Is Espresso and Coffee Maker the same

Many of us living in the US and UK have that morning routine of taking a cup of coffee or espresso before going to work or just reaching the office. This very drink has many health benefits and most importantly, keeps the mind focused.

Sometimes there is a debate about which of the two, espresso and coffee, is better. But will not go into that now, but is the espresso and coffee maker machine the same?

is Espresso and Coffee Maker the same

These questions have been discussed many times in cafes and leisure packs. The answer to the question might be Yes and No.

You might be wondering why the answer to the question is that coffee and espresso machines are Yes and No at the same time. To help you understand, let us talk about how we get espresso, that is what is Espresso and what is coffee.

How do we get espresso?

Espresso is an Italian drink that has received worldwide acceptance by many coffee lovers. Espresso is made by passing a small amount of warm water under pressure by an Espresso machine through a fine ground of coffee bean. This brings out a byproduct normally called ‘shot’ which has a rich and creamy flavor.

There are many espresso machines that can be used today to make a nice Espresso drink which can be taken like that or with a mixture of other things.

How do you like coffee?

It is interesting to note that both coffee and espresso are made from coffee beans. Coffee machine makes coffee when Hot water is poured over ground coffee where it absorbs the flavours and oils of the beans, then gradually drips through a filter into a coffee mug. This output is ready to drink as coffee.

Espresso and coffee machine which is better

For many coffee lovers around the world, it will always interest them to argue that Espresso machine is better than a drip coffee machine because the former offers a more authentic, richer, creamier coffee experience.

With an espresso machine, you can also choose from many types of coffee you need which is not so in the drip coffee maker. Coffee machine is a single function machine which cannot be used to make different types of coffee.

As a coffee lover, you must prefer taking that of an espresso machine over that of a drip coffee maker.

Do I need an espresso machine and a coffee maker?

Since the two machines use the same raw material, you might be wondering if it is necessary to have both the espresso and coffee machine.

Yes, you need to buy both the espresso and coffee machine if you like both tastes. This is because as we have seen earlier, the machine has different modes of operation.

What is the difference between espresso and coffee machine?

There are some notable differences between the coffee maker machine and the espresso Maker machine. Let us look at some.

• Method of Roasting: when the coffee bean is roasted in mind to produce filter coffee from it, the coffee bean is roasted lightly to preserve the acidity of the bean and this produces the general coffee we know. The espresso bean has a dark roast which brings the rich and creamy flavour we all long for.
• Bean Grinding: Both the espresso machine and the coffee maker use a grind coffee bean, but the particle size differs. Espresso machine uses a powderlike grind coffee while the drip coffee maker machine uses a more coarse grind coffee bean.
• Brewing Time: As said above, the drip coffee machine uses a coarse grind and as such requires longer time to brew and drip from the reservoir to the coffee mug. In contrast, the espresso machine uses a fine grind and as such can brew for a few seconds. Espresso machine is faster than the drip coffee maker.
• Pressure: To get your coffee from the coffee Making machine, you will rely on gravity to push the water past the filter which takes a long time. The espresso machine uses pressure to force the water through the fine coffee grind and as such requires only a few seconds.
• Machine Price: coffee machine is not a multi functional machine and as such has limited features, this of course will make it have lower price to that of espresso machine which is multi functional and has many features. 

Is Espresso stronger than drip coffee?

Many people who drink espresso and coffee want to know which of them is stronger. When we talk of being stronger, we talk of the one with more caffeine content.

According to the report from the department of Agriculture nutrition data,

Espresso has 63 mg of caffeine in 1 ounce (the amount in one shot), while regular coffee has 12 to 16 mg of caffeine in every ounce, on average.

This means that Espresso is stronger than normal coffee when we compare them ounce to ounce. But nobody takes only an ounce of regular coffee. If an individual takes about 8 to 10 ounces of regular coffee, then he has taken more caffeine than the person who took only one shot of espresso.

Can you run espresso through a coffee maker?

The answer is No! You cannot run an espresso through a coffee maker. Why is that so? To get an Espresso, you need a fine grind of coffee beans and hot water needs to be passed through it with pressure which a coffee maker cannot do.

Best coffee and espresso machine combos

Coffee and Espresso machine combos are machines that can produce either Espresso drink or coffee at a time. This is made possible by the advancement of technology in our society.

For coffee or espresso lovers who would like to buy a single machine which has the capacity to produce drip coffee and Espresso one at a time, this is for you. You can choose below our best seller espresso and coffee machine combo.

Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso machine

This coffee and Espresso machine is an automatic machine that creates barista grade brewed single serve coffee or espresso cups at the touch of a single button. 

The Nespresso vertuo coffee and Espresso machine is a versatile maker that can brew 4 different cup sizes at the touch of a button – 5oz and 7.77 oz coffees, and single and double espresso. Pour over ice to create your favorite iced coffee and latte drinks

It has an extra-large 54 oz water tank and a very large 17 count used capsule container. Coupled with  this, it has a fast heat up time of only 15 seconds. Also there is an energy saving automatic shutoff at 9 minutes of being inactive.

De’Longhi BCO430BM All-in-One Combination Maker & Espresso Machine

As the name implies, it is an all in one machine. One side makes authentic 15-bar espresso, cappuccino and latte, while the other side brews exceptionally delicious coffee.

This De’longhi’s patented coffee brewing system extracts maximum flavor and aroma for a robust coffee experience.

With it’s well designed front loading reservoir system, Both water and coffee reservoirs are conveniently located with frontal access for drip coffee. This means  no need to move the machine when you try to access any of the reservoirs.

This combo has an advanced active carbon filter that keeps water fresh and free of impurities for better-tasting brewed coffee.