Everything on piston machines

On this page, you'll find all the advice on piston coffee machines. With a piston machine, you can prepare a fresh espresso yourself. You can finish it off with frothed milk. In the articles below, we'll explain what's the most suitable piston machine for you. In addition to a piston machine, you'll need barista tools to make coffees. We'll give you the right tools to make coffee like a real barista.

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How do you choose a piston machine?

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What kind of coffee can you make with a piston machine?

What's a piston machine?

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What's the build quality of a piston machine?

The build quality of a piston machine tells you something about the parts that have been used to make the coffee machine and the quality of the materials. The more durable the parts are, the better the build quality is. We determine the build quality of each piston machine according to the specifications in the table. A piston machine with a high-end build quality is more expensive than others piston machines, but you can enjoy it for longer.

How much does a cup of coffee cost?

You use a different type of coffee for each type of coffee machine. For example, you fill the bean grinder of a fully automatic espresso machine and a piston machine with coffee beans. Ground coffee is intended for a filter machine. For a Nespresso or Dolce Gusto, you have to purchase coffee capsules. Each method of making coffee has a different price tag. In the table below, you can find an overview of the prices per cup of coffee.

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