{"id":677,"date":"2019-11-29T17:05:38","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T11:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tecnora.in\/blog\/?p=677"},"modified":"2019-11-29T17:05:38","modified_gmt":"2019-11-29T11:35:38","slug":"difference-between-domestic-and-commercial-espresso-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tecnora.in\/blog\/difference-between-domestic-and-commercial-espresso-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"Domestic Espresso Machines Vs Commercial Espresso Machines-What’s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Loved by coffee connoisseurs as well as newcomers to the coffee fold, espresso has always occupied a special place in the hearts (and minds) of the population in general.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the determining factors behind the widespread popularity of espresso can be attributed to the major coffee chains that have come up in cities all over the world. In India in particular, coffee shops have become something of a cultural revolution that has taken its roots across generations. With people of all ages flocking to coffee shops for their favourite cuppa, espresso has never had a better run.<\/span><\/p>\n Another factor that plays a major role in the creation of the espresso culture is the availability of affordable home espresso machines that can churn out commercial-grade decoctions at the push of a button. As a result, nowadays we can find espresso machines in all modern households.<\/span><\/p>\n But this widespread use of home espresso machines has also bred a certain modicum of misconception. The affordable nature of these machines entices many to buy one and start their own coffee shop. And while we always endorse the love of coffee in any form, nevertheless we consider it our duty to clearly explain that you should never use home espresso machines to run a business.<\/span><\/p>\n But why is that? What makes home espresso machines so very different from commercial ones? And why you should never confuse between the two? These are exactly the questions we are going to answer in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n So, stick around to have all your doubts cleared.<\/span><\/p>\n But isn\u2019t coffee just the same? And if home espresso machines can produce coffee that is at par with commercial ones, why shouldn\u2019t they be used in a coffee shop?<\/span><\/p>\n Well, consider the basics. We\u2019ve already mentioned this in one of our previous posts, but it doesn\u2019t really hurt to reiterate good analogies. Suppose you have a family car meant for nearby outings. It\u2019s good, affordable and gives you good performance.<\/span><\/p>\n Would it be wise for you to start a transport business using that car?<\/span><\/p>\n The answer is an obvious no. Why? Because a family car just isn\u2019t built for commercial trips and would not be able to withstand the rough handling and enormous pressure that commercial travel would entail.<\/span><\/p>\n The same is the difference between commercial and home espresso machines. We\u2019ve already stressed the fact that pump enabled espresso machines give the best results. Now pump enabled home espresso machines are nothing but miniature versions of the commercial espresso machines that are used in coffee shops. And as their names suggest, we may use it for different operating environments.<\/span><\/p>\n In a home environment, you handle the espresso machine more delicately and in a less vigorous setting than a coffee shop or even an office. In a commercial setting, the espresso machines are always working, churning out copious quantities of coffee in a relentless manner. These machines get very little (or almost no) rest, and multiple staff members handle them. This naturally leads to rougher usage than at home.<\/span><\/p>\n Home machines are for more nuanced handling at home. You cannot expect them to withstand the rigorous wear and tear of a commercial environment, where many people would be using it on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n Even if your daily output is expected to be small, only a few cups, it still is not advisable to go in for a domestic espresso machine.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n The reason being, commercial kitchens have a higher ambient temperature which overheats the electronics in the machine causing rapid failure and lost business and disappointed customers.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Further, all commercial settings have a robust, almost industrial work culture.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Expecting your staff to be gentle, domestic-like in an environment where speed and delivery count, your initial low-investment strategy for an espresso machine is a guaranteed road map to failure.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Home espresso machines are fundamentally different from that of commercial machines. Home machines usually have a light and delicate body, a standard capacity boiler and pump, together with a lower tolerance threshold for heavy-duty usage. Further, they work on much lower power consumption.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Prime Difference<\/b><\/h1>\n
Environment Matters<\/b><\/h1>\n
Build Variety<\/b><\/h1>\n