The Best Espresso Machines

The Saeco Talea Touch

The Absolute Best Automatic Espresso Machine.

After rigorous testing by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute, this automatic espresso machine earned the coveted “Best” rating, thanks to its ability to extract full-flavored espresso with a rich crema at the turn of a dial. The Institute commissioned the proprietor of an award-winning coffee roaster in Chicago to test and rate leading models, and the best tested machine consistently made caramel-colored coffee with a complex, sweet flavor, while other units produced bitter, watered-down espressos. The best espresso maker’s steam wand created creamy, dense foam for topping a caff macchiato, while lesser models scalded the milk and produced runny foam. The unit only requires that you fill it with coffee beans and water; it automatically grinds the beans, doses and tamps the precise amount of ground coffee, and brews up to two perfect espressos, one cappuccino, or one latt in under one minute. Unlike standard espresso machines with only one boiler, this advanced unit has two–one dedicated to making coffee and another for frothing–to ensure faster brewing and more authentic Italian coffee. The unit’s superior features include a touchscreen control panel, a ceramic burr grinder that can be adjusted for different grinds, and a cup warmer. 14 1/2″ H x 13″ W x 16″ D. (21 lbs.)

Best Price Available Online: $2,100.00