Espresso Machines

A trained operator of a commercial espresso machine is a “barista,” which translates roughly in Italian as a bartender. In Italy as well as other parts of Europe, the barista is considered a career position, often with skills and training passed down from generation to generation.

 In other parts of the world, the job of the barista has been frequently seen as an employment choice for young people, one to get them started in employment, but is not seen as a career choice. As a result, many coffee shops have moved to fully automatic espresso machines which allow a minimally-trained employee to create an espresso drink by merely pushing a button