The Best Bean to Cup Coffee Machines

There are people who like coffee, and then there are those who are obsessed with coffee. You want to know how to tell the difference? Well, the bean to cup coffee machines draw the clear line of distinction –forget about the usual pod coffee machines. With a bean to cup coffee machine, instead of grinding the pod, you grind the real thing, the beans. Their inbuilt grinders give you instant bean coffee. Talk of quality espresso whenever you need some! This article will take you through two of the best models of these coffee machines.

The Gaggia Unica Bean to Cup Coffee Machine

The latest model of the Gaggia brand of coffee machine is the Unica. As you would expect, the brand is completely automated. It was released in April this year, making it one of the latest releases so far. Gaggia, models get better with every release. However, Unica is more skewed to the luxury end of espresso making.

The machine grinds the coffee beans at low temperatures. According to the manufacturer, the aim is to counter overheating that normally produces some metallic smell in your coffee. Also, you can adjust the dose/concentration of coffee to your preference. The automatic shut is timed at 60 minutes. 

The control panel for Unica has four buttons to aid you in easy preparation of the coffee. The spout is adjustable to enable you juggle with the size of cups. To crown it all, most parts are removable to enable easy maintenance and cleaning of the machine.
In summary, the technical features of the Gaggia Unica are as follows:
• A water tank of 1.7litres.
• Bar pressure of 15
• A display that is digital
• Comes with a cup storage facility.
• 5 selections of the grid regulator.
• Can deliver up to two cups of bean coffee simultaneously. 
The De’Longhi Magnifica ESAM4200

This is another favourite selection amongst the most popular bean to cup coffee machines. It has technical features that are almost similar to those of the Gaggia Unica, in terms of bar pressure and the digital display. However, it is different in that it can grind both coffee beans and pods, thereby presenting you with varied options of preparing your espresso cup. Its style is quite luxurious as well, though not like the Gaggia Unica.
No matter your choice of coffee machine, there are some considerations that you should make if at all you want to get the best. Among these factors include:
• Size and weight of the machine
• The capacity
• The brand –some brands are known for producing high quality machines
• The espresso speed
• The ease of removal of the dip trays, and so on.