|
|
Types of Cappuccino Machines
Home » Small Appliances » Cappuccino Machines » Types of Cappuccino MachinesIn order to choose a cappuccino machine it is important to understand the types of machines on the market today.
• Steam-driven: The steam-driven machine is the type with which you are probably most familiar. This machine has a small boiling chamber used to heat the water. Steam created from the heating forces the water through a bed of coffee grounds. The steam is then drawn off and used to heat milk.
• Pump-driven: The pump-driven machine uses an electromagnetic pump to force the water. There are two methods used to heat the water.
o Thermo-block is a method in which water is pumped out of the reservoir and into the heated block heating the water. The water then travels out of the block into the showerhead where it is distributed and forced through the grounds.
o Boiler units pump the water out of the reservoir and into a boiling chamber heating the water. The water then also is pumped to the showerhead and into the grounds. Boilers are slower than thermo-blocks but are better at bringing and holding the water at the proper temperature.
Related Cappuccino Machines Articles
- Cappuccino Machines Overview
- Types of Cappuccino Machines
- Pros and Cons of Steam and Pump Units
- Machine Features and Attachments
- User Tips
- Cappuccino Machine Manufacturers