Coffee Brewing Methods has an article that does just that, it helps you understand how to buy and espresso machine if you are a cappuccino lover. It has some great advice, and it shows how your decision will impact future use.
When you buy a domestic cappuccino maker, you have to define your needs. Depending on your needs as a home barista, and depending on your skill set, and personality you can buy various machine types.
You can choose a specialized super automatic machine that can be programmed to deliver a highly customized coffee drink. Yes, one of those is expensive, but if convenience is your friend, it’s worth to spend the money. The super-automatics can do many types of coffee beverages, and the advanced ones can even be programmed to deliver personalized drinks. These machines incorporate a grinder, an espresso brewer, and a milk frother. Everything happens automatically, but you can customize your coffee by modifying the brewing parameters. This is the best option for the coffee lover with a generous budget. It gives you convenience and complete control over the preparation of your cappuccino.
You can also choose the complete opposite of the super automatic, which is a semiautomatic. With a semi automatic you need to do the legwork, and most importantly, you need serious skills, or determination to get these skills.
Read the rest of the article at coffee-brewing-methods.com
Our opinion on the matter is that a great semiautomatic is the best. It will last you longer than a fully automatic, it’s less fussy, and it gives you more control over brewing process. Coffee Brewing Methods recommend the exact opposite. But I’ll let you read their article.