Piston machines

Everything on piston machines

Curious if a piston machine is something for you? We'll give you advice on what a piston machine is, which coffee you can brew with it, and which model suits you best.

What's a piston machine?

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

How do you choose a piston machine?

What kind of piston machine are you looking for?

Basic piston machines

You can brew an espresso without difficult settings with a basic piston machine. You can choose if you brew 1 or 2 espressos and you can froth your own milk for a cappuccino. These piston machines take up little space compared to other machines.

Piston machines for baristas

You can get started with these piston machines like a true barista. This way, you can make an espresso entirely to your own liking. You can adjust the beans, temperature and amount. You'll also receive barista tools.

Automatic piston machines

Do you want good coffee, but don't want to adjust too much settings? These piston machines are suitable for you. These piston machines work automatically with pre-programmed coffees. But it's also possible to give your own twist to an espresso.

How to become a barista

Become an at-home barista

We'll explain how to become a home barista. For example, a bean grinder, tamper, milk pitcher, and knock box should be present.

Froth milk with a steam wand

a piston machine always contains a steam wand to froth milk. We'll explain in this article how to froth milk with a steam wand.

Get started with latte art

When you know how to froth milk, it's time for latte art. We'll explain step by step how to make a heart in your latte.

Barista tools

Coffee grinders

Separate milk frothers

Milk jugs

Knockboxes

Maintenance for coffee machines

Frequently asked questions

Question Leads to an answer.

Question Leads to an answer.

How sturdy is a piston machine?

We divide all piston machines into basic, mid-range, and high-end build quality. This way, you know exactly which machine can take a beating.

How do I choose the right grind size for my coffee?

For an expresso, you use a fine grind size. It's impart that you set the grind size of your bean grinder. The grind size has a lot of influence on the flavor of your espresso.

How do I choose the best coffee beans for a piston machine?

Which coffee beans taste the best mostly depends on your own taste. We're happy to help you choose the best coffee beans for you in this article.

How do I maintain my piston machine?

It's important that you keep your piston machine clean. We'll give you 5 tips on how to clean your machine. This way, you can enjoy your machine for longer and you also prevent blockage and the spread of bacteria.

1. A

   1. Automatic piston machines

2. B

   1. Basic piston machines

3. D

   1. De'Longhi piston machines

4. P

   1. Piston machine with basic build quality
   2. Piston machine with high-end build quality
   3. Piston machine with mid-range build quality
   4. Piston machines for baristas
   5. Piston machines with a bean grinder

5. S

   1. Sage piston machines

6. Advice

   1. Everything on piston machines
   2. Get started with latte art
   3. How do you froth milk with a steam wand?
   4. What do you need to become a real barista at home?
   5. What kind of coffee can you make with a piston machine?
   6. Which espresso machine is right for you?