Calphalon Espresso Machine 

Calphalon has been crafting innovative and high-performing kitchen appliances for over 40 years. They got their start making cookware but have expanded into small appliances including espresso machines that perfect the art of the coffee shot.  

Let's start with the heart of this machine – the powerful 15-Bar Italian Pump. This high-pressure system is critically important for the extraction of flavor from coffee grounds, yielding nothing but bolder, richer, and more nuanced shots of espresso every time. The 15-bar pump Calphalon Espresso Machine ensures that water is forced through the coffee with nothing but the ideal amount of pressure, and in espresso world, coffee beans don't come any more "exceptional" than the ones used for the shots of espresso featured in this review. This Calphalon Espresso Machine has a powerful pump, and it has something called a Thermoblock Heating and PID Temperature Control system. While the water is heated in a 750 ml boiler, it does not mix well with the water being pumped from the espresso machine's tank. The pump has become a heated reservoir for the water, which is where the PID system comes in. At very specific intervals, the PID system heats the water in the pump to the perfect temperature. This heating process is what makes using this machine a little time-consuming, but it prevents any under-extraction or over-extraction with the espresso.

The Dial Interface on the machine is a thoughtful design feature, enabling to effortlessly select between steam, hot water, and programmed espresso shots with a simple twist of the knob. This straightforward control panel simplifies the brewing process so that you can attend to the real business at hand: making the ideal cup of coffee. One of the standout features of this Calphalon Espresso Machine is the Café-Sized 58mm portafilter. This portafilter professional grade. This portafilter ensures that water is evenly dispersed across the coffee grounds. This is what contributes to the balanced extraction of each shot of espresso. When espresso shots are balanced, they taste good. And when espresso shots taste good, you can bet it has something to do with the consistent, even water flow that results in a well-balanced, smooth, and nuanced espresso. The large 2.0L removable water reservoir with a hinged lid is another impressive element of this machine. The ample reservoir provides the capacity to brew several cups in a row without the need to refill it. The easy-access lid ensures that it is no trouble keeping the reservoir filled with fresh water.