Coffee machine information is a little bit overwhelming at first because the domestic machines, both steam and drip types, and industrial or commercial ones are usually lumped together. This is because the major manufacturers of these such as Melitta, Krups and Gaggia make coffee machines for all these applications. Gaggia coffee machines are among the most famous. They are used in coffee shops as a commercial coffee machine, but they also have a home coffee machine range.
History of Coffee Machines
Until not long ago there was only a few kinds of coffee machines, namely a home drip or filter machine, a large and clunky commercial one and then of course the coffee vending machine type. Well the coffee machine has come of age. There are space age and streamlined types, beautiful black and silver ones, and coffee machines dedicated to specific coffees such as lattes and espresso coffee machines. There are coffee vending machines for office and industrial use that produce the highest standard cup of coffee.
Which one is right for me
Commercial coffee machines come in dozens of makes. I have mentioned the ubiquitous, Italian designed Gaggia coffee machine already. For heavy duty commercial or industrial use you might want to look at the Bunn coffee machine range as well. These are quite industrial looking but they have the advantage of strength and longevity, and they deliver great coffee. Also take a good look at the Senseo coffee machine range.