Manual vs. Automatic: We Tested 5 Semi-Auto Espresso Machines Under $800
Walking into the world of home espresso can feel like decoding a secret language. Pressure profiling, PID, tamping—it’s a lot. But the first and biggest hurdle is choosing the right machine. The debate often starts here: Manual, Automatic, or the “Goldilocks” option, Semi-Automatic? We’ve taken the guesswork out of the equation. We tested, pulled shots,…