What Is a Manual Saeco Pump?

A great cup of espresso doesn't require complex machinery, or even electricity.

With the explosion of coffee house chains like Starbucks across the United States, espresso has become a staple of American culture. Saeco's line of manual espresso makers allow almost anyone to bring the coffee shop experience to their home.

The Origin of Espresso

Luigi Bezzera invented espresso in 1903, adding pressure to the normal coffee-making process to speed it along. The faster process made a much better cup of coffee because it reduced the negative aspects of prolonged brewing. A businessman by the name of Desidero Pavoni purchased the rights to the process in 1905 and used his wealth to bring the delicious brew to the rest of the world.

Manual Pump Espresso

The first espresso makers used a manual pumping process, but by 1930, automatic methods came into existence that should have made manual pumps obsolete. Manual pumps persisted, even into the present day, despite the many problems associated with them. Traditional manual espresso machines require a steady hand to provide the right pressure to extract the right cup of coffee, and if the coffee grains are not precisely the right size, manual pumps can produce an inferior result.

Saeco Manual Pumps

Saeco manual pump espresso makers differ from traditional pumps because they use a pumping mechanism that applies the correct pressure almost every time. Additionally, they add modern conveniences, such as transparent tanks and a design that allows for easy cleanup.

References

• Saeco manual espresso makers
• Espresso machine buying guide
• The history of espresso