The most common type of espresso machine for home use is the pump espresso machine. Pump espresso makers are simple to operate, featuring an electric brewing pump. How the pump is operated is determined by whether it is a semi-automatic, automatic or super-automatic pump driven espresso machine. With a semi-automatic pump espresso maker the pump is manually turned on and off by the user. Some experimentation is required to achieve a perfect espresso. The automatic pump espresso comes with the added convenience of an electronic flow sensor which turns off the pump once the selected brew volume is reached. Super-automatic pump espresso cappuccino makers are sophisticated machines that go from bean to cup at the touch of a button. They have built-in grinders and brewing mechanisms that automatically grind the coffee, fill and tamp the filter basket, brew a pre-determined volume of espresso then dump the used coffee grounds in an internal waste container. These machines also feature steam wands or automatic frothers to steam milk for making cappuccino or latte.
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