Before you can choose your perfect espresso machine, you have to decide if espresso is what you really want. With so many different types of coffee makers available, it can be difficult to know if you are looking in the right place. The best type of coffee maker for you, all depends on exactly what you’re looking for and what your tastes are. Even within espresso machines, there are different types: manual, semi-automatic, automatic, and super-automatic. Broadly speaking, espresso machines use high pressure to brew coffee. Specifically, espresso: a short, rich, full-bodied shot of coffee. And espresso is the building block for many other drinks, for example, cappuccino, latte, or mocha. Other coffee brewing methods create different styles of coffee. So, if that sounds like what you want to drink then yes, an espresso machine is right for you.