Espresso Machine and Bean-To-Cup Machine Comparison


 

Which machine should I choose?

Espresso machine, bean-to-cup comparison

When deciding on which machine is best suited for your home or business, it is important to consider what it is that you require – how fast do you need to make coffees? Is coffee the focal point of your business, or a side item? For example a bar, sandwich shop, deli, etc.

It has been widely considered that bean-to-cup machines are inferior to manual espresso machines but the quality of bean-to-cup machines in recent years has greatly improved and so the choice of which to go for is really dependent on your own needs as a business, or as an individual.

MANUAL ESPRESSO MACHINE BEAN-TO-CUP MACHINE
Pros
  • Room to be creative with drinks
  • Makes more coffees per day – approx. 150 cups per day, per group head
  • Prepares a better latte/cappuccino with practice
  • Easy to clean
  • Popular in busier establishments eg. Bars, restaurants, coffee shops
  • Visually impressive machine and drinks
Pros
  • Offer a variety of coffees at the touch of a button
  • Menu can be seasonally altered
  • Suitable for self-service
  • Easy to use
  • Serve 30-100 cups per day
  • Suitable for businesses with high turnover of staff
  • Visually impressive drinks
Cons
  • Manual method – requires more training
Cons
  • Slow serving speed
  • Require more cleaning due to fresh milk in equipment
  • This cleaning requires training
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