Moccamaster KBGV Select leads as best overall with simple two-button operation. Ninja Luxe Café excels in espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew capabilities. Smeg BCC13 features automatic milk frothing system. Ninja DualBrew Pro offers K-Cup compatibility and 4-hour warm plate. Smeg Drip Filter Coffee Machine includes programmable timer
Coffee preparation involves roasting, grinding, brewing, and extraction. Coffee is usually brewed hot, but can be cold or iced. Brewing ratios typically range from 15-18:1 coffee to water
Barista comes from Italian meaning "bartender". Title describes coffee preparer and espresso machine operator. Italian plural is baristi for masculine, bariste for feminine
Espresso is a concentrated coffee brewed under high pressure through finely ground beans. Originated in Italy and became one of the most popular coffee-brewing methods worldwide. Characterized by 25-30 ml serving size and distinctive layers of dark body and foam
Espresso originated in Milan around 1900 as "expressly made" drink. Made from 80% Robusta and 20% Arabica beans under pressure. Served in 40ml preheated cup with 25-30ml espresso including crema
Drip brew uses gravity to pass water through ground coffee. Pour over method slowly drips boiling water through coffee grounds. Cold brew steeps coffee in room temperature water. Espresso uses pressurized hot water through finely ground beans. Ristretto uses half the water for more concentrated espresso