Espresso

There are two different types of espresso makers: the stove top model and the household electric counter top model. The later resembles the large espresso makers seen in all the European bars and American coffee houses. They force hot water through grounds directly into your waiting demitasse cup. The nice added feature of most of these counter top machines is that you can make steamed milk for cappuccino and latte. Stovetop models have two chambers like the Neapolitan flip method but the chamber on the bottom forces hot water through a filter that holds your coffee grounds into the upper serving chamber. No flipping of the device is done.