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Coffeeshops »  Semi-automatic espresso machines offer the
perfect balance between control, convenience, and cost. The
barista is responsible to begin and end extraction, but the
machine itself takes care of everything in between. Graduated
shot glasses or small scales are particularly useful when
operating a semi-automatic machine, so that the baristas is
still able to monitor shot volume and maintain consistent
results. These units are generally the most affordable and are
therefore the best for businesses with a limited budget.  Sort
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